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International Students

International students from more than 50 countries are welcomed not only by the Stevens campus community, but also by the city of Hoboken, our charming home city that is just minutes from all that New York City has to offer.

The inviting educational environment at the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science is a home away from home for international graduate students.

An expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners circles the globe and includes productive partnerships with international universities and institutions reflecting a culture that celebrates and embraces diversity.

More Information for International Graduate Students

International Academic Partnerships

Stevens currently has partnership with the following international universities:

  • Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), China

  • École Centrale de Nantes, France

Research scientist Tsengming (Alex) Chou and professor Matthew Libera with the Philips CM20 field-emission transmission electron microscope. CREDIT: Stevens

Mentorship With Expert Faculty

As an international student, you’ll study with and be mentored by distinguished professors, who are scholars, researchers and experts in a number of federally designated STEM degree programs.

CSA Unity 2022 - International Education Month

Find Your Community

Stevens is home to a number of graduate student societies. Within each department, these organizations foster collaborative student relationships to help you find friends and a sense of home while you're away from home.

STEM-Designated Graduate Programs: Gain Valuable Work Experience

Robust student affairs and networking opportunities are designed to help you adjust and thrive, while a school focus on your career development offers a pathway to U.S. work experience.

Full-time international students with F-1 immigration status are eligible for work authorization through federal Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) benefits that lead to work experience directly related to academic areas of study.

Additional employment opportunities include internships and Cooperative Education.

Our International Student and Scholars (ISSS) office has all of the information you need to make Stevens your new home away from home!

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What International Students are Saying

Stevens is home to a large and diverse community of international students who have a variety of perspectives about studying at the School of Engineering and Science.
Campus & Community
Community Building
Experience
Curricular Practical Training
A photo of Prem Gohil, Civil Engineering Master's Student
Curricular Practical Training

The Curricular Practical Training program was a key aspect of my academic experience, allowing me to apply theoretical concepts learned throughout the masters program in real-world projects. This hands-on approach enhanced my problem-solving skills and provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of structural engineering, preparing me for the challenges of the industry.

Prem Gohil

Civil Engineering Master's Student

Work Experience for International Students
Ashmi Parmar, international master's student studying Software Engineering
Campus & Community

At first I was skeptical about my journey as an international student, but when I started the semester the subjects presented a fun learning curve. It's drastically changed me as a person. All that Stevens does for students, from career fairs to alumni talks, helped me gain insight of how things work in the real world.

Ashmi Parmar

Software Engineering Master's Student

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Community Building

I like that Stevens puts effort into developing social activities each semester for Ph.D. students, helping peers connect to each other and providing workshops for technical writing, teaching training, career guidance, and even visa advising for international students, helping us develop soft skills. I think these are very important for our success, and I'm glad to see these invites each semester.

Yuandong Cyrus Liu

Ph.D. in Computer Science

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Experience

The cultural shift from getting my bachelors in India to my master's in the U.S. was challenging, but the experience has been super good. I got to work as a GA, RA, and TA under different professors, so its been a great learning experience and I am going to cherish the knowledge they have shared.

Tejaswi Rao

M.Eng. in Applied Artificial Intelligence

A photo of Prem Gohil, Civil Engineering Master's Student
Curricular Practical Training

The Curricular Practical Training program was a key aspect of my academic experience, allowing me to apply theoretical concepts learned throughout the masters program in real-world projects. This hands-on approach enhanced my problem-solving skills and provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of structural engineering, preparing me for the challenges of the industry.

Prem Gohil

Civil Engineering Master's Student

Work Experience for International Students
Ashmi Parmar, international master's student studying Software Engineering
Campus & Community

At first I was skeptical about my journey as an international student, but when I started the semester the subjects presented a fun learning curve. It's drastically changed me as a person. All that Stevens does for students, from career fairs to alumni talks, helped me gain insight of how things work in the real world.

Ashmi Parmar

Software Engineering Master's Student

I remember the first day I attended Stevens. I didn’t know how a professor here would think or explain concepts, but my thesis advisor was very patient. I grew a lot because of him.
Pei-Kang SunPh.D. Chemical Engineering

Hoboken Living: Where Campus and Community Meet

Nicknamed the Mile Square City for its compact size, Hoboken offers an urban lifestyle with a small town feel. According to Walk Score®, Hoboken is the most walkable city in New Jersey, scoring a 95 out of 100.

Life in Hoboken

Live, Eat, Learn, Play

Locally-owned stores and restaurants – and a population that promotes its sense of community – make it easy to transition from transplant to local. With Lower Manhattan a 10-minute train ride away, a rail system that navigates the Northeast and multiple international airports less than 20 miles from campus, the world is at your door.

Learn more about what it's like to live, eat, learn, and play in Hoboken, New Jersey, just 15 minutes away from Manhattan.

Life in Hoboken
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Graduate Admissions

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