International Programs Office
The International Programs Office works with incoming international students throughout the admissions process as well as during their time at NMU. The IPO also works with current NMU students and faculty who want to study abroad.
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Northern Michigan University is home to students from all over the globe! The rich diversity of our students is celebrated across campus and throughout the greater Marquette community. The International Programs Office is dedicated to working with international students to enrich their time in the United States. Welcome to all of our International Wildcats!
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Studying Abroad is one of the most challenging, exciting, and rewarding experiences a student can have at Northern Michigan University. Through taking academic credit abroad, a student can see the world, immerse themselves in new cultures, develop personally, find new interests, and make lifelong connections. Where will you wander?
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
NMU offers stunning landscapes, welcoming communities, a safe environment and a wide variety of rigorous educational programs. All at an affordable cost to international students. Join our international wildcat family for a unique educational experience!
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions
- Current Student Resources
- New Student Resources
- Global Campus
- Exchange Students (J-1)
Check out Courses of Study for undergraduate and graduate programs!
STUDY ABROAD
Studying abroad is one of the most challenging, interesting, and fun academic experiences you can have as a college student while still earning credit toward your degree!
NMU has programs in over 50 countries where students can study and have studied abroad. Explore our offerings to learn more about what program may be a good fit for you.
To learn more details about how to plan a study abroad through NMU, join us for Study Abroad 101!
FACULTY AND STAFF RESOURCES
The International Programs Office provides support for programs approved as offerings. Program types may include:
- Faculty-Led Courses
- Service Learning Experiences
VISITING SCHOLARS
Visiting Scholars may be professors, researchers, scientists, or other academic personnel who are temporarily in residence at NMU who have defined access to identified University facilities with prior approval by the respective department head and college dean. A visiting scholar is typically in residence at NMU for a minimum of two weeks up to a maximum of one year.
"I chose NMU because I found a great program that is designed well and most of the professors are figures in the exercise science field. When I'm not in the library studying, I like to explore [Marquette's] Third Street and downtown area."
Abdulrahman I. Alaqil, Saudi Arabia
Major: Master's in Exercise Science