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International Students Thrive at the University of Memphis

The University of Memphis is known for strongly supporting international students from all over the world. Transform your tomorrow with a U.S. college education in Memphis, where excellence meets affordability.

Student Lifestyle

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International Student Services

The International Student Services division of the Center for International Education Services welcomes you to The University of Memphis! Whether you are already a current student or this is your first time visiting our website, we are happy to have you! The ISS is equipped with countless resources for you as an international student, and these resources are all outlined within this website.

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TigerZone & Events

Tiger Zone is a database for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), covering profiles, membership, events, and campus engagement. To be recognized, all student clubs must register on CL with updated info annually. Registration opens at the start of each academic year, requiring profile updates. All club communications, events, and announcements are managed through Tiger Zone, so check it daily!

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Student Organizations

We provide opportunities for students to engage in organizations and activities that promote personal and professional development, community engagement, transformational relationships, and positive social change that will enhance the student experience, and prepare them to be competent professionals and alumni of the University of Memphis.

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University of Memphis International Student Map

Top Programs with International Enrollments

UG Programs with
International Enrollments

  • Computer Science 47
  • No Major 29
  • Academic Focus-Health Prof 14
  • Health Studies 14
  • International Business 14
  • Management 12
  • Music 10
  • Biomedical Engineering 9
  • Sport and Leisure Management 9
  • Mechanical Engineering 8

Masters Programs with International Enrollments

  • Information Systems 373
  • Data Science 273
  • Computer Science 242
  • Business Administration 43
  • Electrical and Computer Engr 35
  • Public Health 32
  • Civil Engineering 20
  • Mechanical Engineering 13
  • City and Regional Planning 11
  • Public Administration 11

PhD Programs with
International Enrollments

  • Engineering 80
  • Business Administration 39
  • Computer Science 39
  • English 25
  • Earth Sciences 24
  • Mathematical Sciences 21
  • Music 17
  • Chemistry 15
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics 13
  • Applied Physics 12
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Top 15 International Student Countries

  • India 1060
  • Bangladesh 94
  • Ghana 88
  • China 50
  • Iran 46
  • Nigeria 43
  • Nepal 41
  • Canada 25
  • Saudi Arabia 24
  • Mexico 21
  • Pakistan 17
  • Germany 14
  • Jordan 12
  • France 10
  • Vietnam 10

Begin the application process:

Use the checklist below to ensure that you have submitted all required documents and completed the process properly.

1
Complete the online application
2
Pay the application fee
3
Upload unofficial transcripts to the secure document upload system
4
Submit English Proficiency scores (if applying from a non-English speaking country)
5
After admittance, complete I-20/visa documents
6
Complete the final Admitted Student Steps >

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Last Updated: 10/26/24