Wilkes University offers international students an outstanding opportunity to join
a community of scholars and become immersed in American culture. With more than 100
programs, expert faculty to mentor you and frequent hands-on research opportunities,
Wilkes can open the door to endless opportunities.
Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a city of about 40,000 people, Wilkes is in
walking distance of a movie theatre, stores, restaurants, banks and businesses to
keep you busy and serve your needs away from home.
among private colleges and universities nationwide in total degrees conferred each
year
25th
in the nation for economic value by The Economist
98%
job / graduate school placement rate
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Why Wilkes?
Wilkes University is a nationally-ranked research institution with an abundance of
hands-on research opportunities. You will find yourself in a community of like-minded
peers with a variety of backgrounds, interests and cultures who can attest to the
value of a Wilkes Education.
Mingzhu Yue graduated with three degrees, completed multiple internships and earned
prestigious awards for her undergraduate research in hospitality leadership at Wilkes.
Chengyu “Simon” Chu was selected to participate in Carnegie Mellon University’s Research
Experiences for Undergraduates in Software Engineering program worked on the DARPA-funded
Wyvern programming language with Dr. Jonathan Aldrich.
In my time at Wilkes I’ve met so many great friends and professors. It’s the people
that matter.
AMAD ALAZMI ’21, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Important Resources
Admissions Checklist
Let us help you navigate the admissions process. Review deadlines, required documents
and more as you take the next steps toward a Wilkes education.
The Office of Global Engagement provides cultural, social and academic support for
our international students on campus. The office will also assist you in getting your
Form I-20 once admitted to Wilkes.
The Intensive English Program at Wilkes University will immerse you in the study of
English language and American culture to help prepare you for university studies.
Our program has been recognized as one of the best in the U.S. and is a member of
UCIEP.
