Emory welcomed its first international student to campus over one hundred years ago. Korean Yun Ch’i-Ho, who graduated in 1893, returned to Korea to become an important political leader and to write the present-day South Korean national anthem. Today, Emory is home to over two thousand international students and scholars from around the world. The University values the significant contributions to campus learning these students and scholars make. International visitors foster awareness of and respect for other cultures and bring unique perspectives into the classroom.

This page includes several resources for international students and scholars interested in attending Emory, including admissions, services, tax issues, student groups, and CultureFest, which each spring celebrates our non-immigrant international students as well as the many U.S. students and scholars at Emory with international heritage.

Services for International Students and Scholars
International Admissions
International Tax Issues
Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Award
International and Cultural Student Groups


Services for International Students and Scholars
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The International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP) is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of services and programs designed to assist international students and scholars. The ISSP staff is professionally trained to offer advising and programs about immigration and financial concerns, and academic counseling to help students and scholars understand and deal effectively with the U.S. academic system and university requirements. Staff members are available for discussion and counseling about personal matters, such as adjusting to a new culture, problems with friendships, family, roommates; cross-cultural misunderstandings; feelings of sadness, anger, and fear; concerns about returning home; and making life changes and choices. Crisis counseling and intervention are offered when students and scholars find their countries torn by war, natural disasters, or economic crisis.


International Admissions

Each of Emory’s nine schools handles its own admissions process. International students interested in attending Emory should contact the appropriate admissions officer listed below.

The Controller's Office handles tax issues involving payments to nonresident aliens at Emory, including students and faculty. It also handles honoraria paid to foreign visitors. Upon arrival, all nonresident aliens expecting financial support or compensation from Emory University must file the appropriate forms with the Controller's Office.


Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Award

The Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Award was established by Charles Kellstadt Professor of Marketing Jagdish Sheth and his family in recognition of the richness and diversity that international students bring to campus. Administered by the Office of International Affairs, the award seeks to recognize Emory University's international alumni who have distinguished themselves in service to universities, governments, private sector firms, or non-governmental organizations around the world.


International and Cultural Student Groups

To find out more about any of the organizations listed below, please call the Student Government Association office at 404.727.6179.