Coming to Philadelphia for study or work? Build your network through our community of international students, scholars, and grads.
Supporting Greater Philadelphia's International Students and Scholars Since 1918. International House Philadelphia (IHP) builds community, provides resources, and advocates for Philly's global population of students and scholars.
International students represent the USA’s fifth largest export industry.
Institute of International Education
161K student visa-holders were authorized to work in 2023.
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
One in four billion-dollar startups has a founder who came to the USA as an international student.
National Foundation for American Policy
International students earned 35% of STEM master’s degrees and 41% of STEM Ph.D.s. in 2021/22.
National Center for Education Statistics
