International Students
Because of Wharton's size and international composition, international students gain exposure not only to U.S. culture but also to the cultures of students from around the world.
Students also find it easy to meet others from their own country or region, with whom they can get together for shared cultural customs, events, and food — a benefit especially valued by students with partners and families.
The Office of International Programs is a valuable university resource for students who need to change their visa status or handle immigration bureaucracy. Within Wharton, 12 international clubs — including the Wharton Arab Club, Europa, the Wharton Asia Club, the India Club, and the Latin American Student Association — provide support to students from specific cultural backgrounds.
International students also find that Philadelphia is conveniently located between New York and Washington, DC, and that it combines many urban cultural advantages with smaller-scale, historic neighborhoods and accessibility to a variety of living preferences.
Reflecting Wharton's commitment to global issues and a growing international presence, Wharton has three international executive advisory boards of senior alumni and business leaders: Asia, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. International alumni stay connected through more than 80 alumni clubs worldwide (45 outside the U.S.), and by taking part in three high-profile Global Alumni Forums hosted by Wharton each year in cities around the world.
If you are an international student considering Wharton, we encourage you to check our Admissions Events calendar and plan to join us at a reception in your region. For additional perspectives and candid discussions on what it's like to be a member of the Wharton community, read Wharton's Student Profiles and Student Diaries or join the student2student discussion forum.
