Welcome, International Students!
Rankings and Accreditation
SIUE is a nationally recognized university that offers students a rigorous and rewarding learning environment. Read about SIUE’s reputation for excellence.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, SIUE awards degrees in a variety of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
SIUE holds the same accreditations as many of the nation’s most prestigious schools.
Degrees & Programs
Explore our various degrees:
Undergraduate GraduateDepartment of Homeland Security Designated STEM Programs Available at SIUE
What Students Are Saying
Explore the information and videos below to hear about the University and life on campus. See what fellow students have to say about their experience at SIUE.
Nigeria
Vietnam
Azerbaijan - Testimonial
Sudaba Aliyeva
Master's CandidateSchool of Education, Health and Human Behavior
“The level of professionalism and up-to-date scientific basis for my degree at SIUE compares to, if not exceeds, those of highly regarded private schools. Both program requirements and extracurricular activities here present great opportunities for networking and advancing in one's career.”
Nepal - Testimonial
Ashok Silwal
Teaching AssistantSchool of Pharmacy
"SIUE is a great place for international students. As a pharmaceutical science graduate student, I am very much pleased with the faculty and staff from the School of Pharmacy. They have made us feel at home from the very first day at school. Besides this, the University provides resources and opportunities to every international student at its best. I have not felt that I am somewhere from miles away.”
Ghana, W. Africa - Testimonial
Akosua Adu
1st year Pharmacy Student
Telecounselor, Office of Admissions
1st year Pharmacy Student
Telecounselor, Office of Admissions
“Upon my arrival to SIUE, the international department had a week-long orientation for all international students to be familiar, acquainted and settled into a new environment. It creates opportunities and lifelong friends who will see you through your time in SIUE. The professors and faculty also contributed greatly to my success and brought me this far in my career.”
Colombia - Testimonial
Julian Rene Cuellar
Teaching AssistantDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering
“SIUE is a great place to get more knowledge about your major. As an engineering student, a lot of resources are available. You will have easy access to good labs, and you will find everywhere and at any time activities to complement your learning.”
Nigeria - Testimonial
Oluwakemi Akande
Teaching AssistantDepartment of Chemistry
"SIUE provides an enabling environment for international students. It is definitely a great place to be."
