Facts & Figures
- Emory is home to nearly 3,300 international students and more than 1,000 international scholars from over 100 countries.
- The three leading nations of origin for both our students and scholars are China, South Korea, and India.
- Emory College of Arts & Sciences, Laney Graduate School, the Rollins School of Public Health and Goizueta Business School host the largest numbers of international students.
- 95% of our international students are on an F-1 or J-1 visa.
- 81% of our scholars carry J-1 or H-1B visas.
For more detailed information about faculty, student, and partner engagement abroad, explore the Emory University Global Engagement Map which provides data visualization for the international reach of Emory’s faculty, student, and institutional impact and is maintained by Emory Global Engagement (EGE).
Student & Scholar Data: 2024 IIE Open Doors Report (based on Fall 2023 data)
Growth of Emory's International Student Community
Source: Emory data submissions to IIE Open Doors for relevant years.
Enrollment data taken from Fall semester enrollment.
International Students Contribute over $43 Billion to U.S. Economy
The spending by international students studying at US colleges and universities supported more than 378,000 jobs and contributed over $43 billion to the US economy during the 2023-2024 academic year, and over $589 million to Georgia district 05. Visit NAFSA’s International Student Economic Value Tool to learn more about the contributions international students make to our state and district.