International Programs

From student organizations to faculty research, KU faculty, staff and students are actively engaged in the world. Around 25% of undergraduates study abroad, and more than 2,100 international students attend KU. Students can choose from 40 languages to study, more than any university between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. KU's four federally funded area centers focus on foreign languages and regional studies. KU has more than 100 agreements with partner universities worldwide.


One of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities
2nd in the nation 2011-12 for prestigious faculty Fulbright awards
26 Rhodes Scholars
Nearly $290 million in financial aid annually
One of 9 public universities with outstanding study abroad programs.
—U.S. News & World Report
48 nationally ranked graduate programs.
—U.S. News & World Report
Top 50 nationwide for size of library collection.
—ALA
$256 million in externally funded research expenditures
KU International Events
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