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
More than 70% of Rochester's graduate housing residents are international students.
Source: Residence Life
Faculty at the Eastman School of Music have performed or taught master classes in 35 countries around the world.
Source: Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music has Reciprocal Exchanges of Students with 14 international institutions.
Source: Eastman School of Music
Of the School of Medicine & Dentistry's Class of 2012, 18% were born outside of the United States.
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
Most students in the Class of 2012 at the School of Medicine & Dentistry are bilingual.
Source: School of Medicine & Dentistry
About 40% of medical students at the University of Rochester participate in an international medicine experience.
Source: School of Medicine & Dentistry Clerkships
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
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
International students comprise approximately 25% of the student body at the Eastman School of Music.
Source: Eastman School of Music
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
The University of Rochester offers instruction in 11 languages other than English.
Source: University of Rochester Academics
Faculty at the Eastman School of Music hail from 18 different countries.
Source: Eastman School of Music
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UR International News
Research Trip to Tanzania an 'Outrageous Opportunity' [The Buzz]
Tanzania: (03/26/2013) Geology major installs seismic monitoring devices in rural Africa.
Fulbright Awards for U.S. Academics
United States: (03/21/2013) Applications are now open for the 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, with several new programs introduced this year.
Research Opportunities in the UK
United Kingdom: (03/21/2013) Two programs in the United Kingdom provide funding for visiting scholars at UK institutions.
Fellowship Prepares Student for Career in International Affairs
United States: (03/20/2013) Jonathan Johnson '14 has been selected as a 2013 Public Policy & International Affairs Fellow at Carnegie Mellon's Junior Summer Institute.
Students in Rome Experience History in the Making [The Buzz]
Vatican City: (03/14/2013) In the surprise of a lifetime, a group of religion and classics students experienced history in the making at the Vatican.
