University of Rochester
International Research Collaboration Opportunities
Faculty, research students and staff are invited to a networking session on Friday, May 24.
Five Rochester Students Awarded Scholarships to Study Abroad
Recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships will study abroad in spring 2013
Richard Ryan Awarded Honorary Degree from University of Thessaly in Greece
Award recognizes Ryan's "significant contribution in the field of psychology, human behavior, and well-being."
Rochester Student Works on Archaeological Dig in Spain
Darcy Bird ’14 helped unearth remains of a Roman theater in the former Roman metropolis of Clunia.
International student enrollment throughout the University grew by more than 13% in 2011.
Source: International Services Office
Most students in the Class of 2012 at the School of Medicine & Dentistry are bilingual.
Source: School of Medicine & Dentistry
The Simon M.B.A. and M.S. Classes of 2012 represent more than 25 countries.
Source: Simon School of Business
The Eastman School of Music has Reciprocal Exchanges of Students with 14 international institutions.
Source: Eastman School of Music
Faculty at the Eastman School of Music have performed or taught master classes in 35 countries around the world.
Source: Eastman School of Music
Faculty at the Eastman School of Music hail from 18 different countries.
Source: Eastman School of Music
Estimates indicate that international students at the University of Rochester and their families contributed more than $57 million to the local economy in 2009-2010.
Source: NAFSA Association of International Educators
About 40% of medical students at the University of Rochester participate in an international medicine experience.
Source: School of Medicine & Dentistry Clerkships
Of the School of Medicine & Dentistry's Class of 2012, 18% were born outside of the United States.
Source: School of Medicine & Dentistry
Second Opinion, a public TV show connected with the University, is used to test English language proficiency for medical professionals in Europe and Japan.
Source: Highland Hospital
The University of Rochester offers instruction in 11 languages other than English.
Source: University of Rochester Academics
More than 70% of Rochester's graduate housing residents are international students.
Source: Residence Life
The Simon School is one of the most international business schools in the United States: Simon alumni hail from 83 different countries.
Source: Simon School of Business
International students comprise approximately 25% of the student body at the Eastman School of Music.
Source: Eastman School of Music
International Education Week
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UR International News
Rochester Global Connections Seeks Friendship Volunteers
United States: (08/07/2013) Travel the world without leaving your home and be an ambassador for our community through Rochester Global Connections (RGC).
Travel Grants for U.S. Scholars' Mobility to Norway
Norway: (06/24/2013) The Leiv Eriksson and the Fulbright programs provide grants for U.S. scholars to conduct research and teach in Norway on short term visits.
Apply for NSF Graduate Student East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI)
Asia: (06/24/2013) U.S. STEM graduate students are encouraged to apply by the deadline of 11/14/2013.
Australia Endeavour Fellowships
Australia: (06/14/2013) The Australian government provides funding for mid-career faculty, graduate students, and postdocs to conduct research in Australia.
Research Trip to Tanzania an 'Outrageous Opportunity' [The Buzz]
Tanzania: (03/26/2013) Geology major installs seismic monitoring devices in rural Africa.
