International Students

Mercyhurst University recognizes the value and importance of the global community and each year the university expands and enhances the international presence on campus. Currently, 46 countries are represented. Mercyhurst is ranked No. 13 by U.S.News & World Report, Master's Universities- North, for most international students.

The Mercyhurst University Office of International Admissions and Services welcomes and encourages interested international students to apply. We offer various services to help international students feel welcome and comfortable. We help them make the most of their experiences at Mercyhurst and in the United States.

"I'm from Cyprus, so I never got to visit Mercyhurst before I enrolled. I arrived here after a 20-hour flight and it seemed as if I had arrived at a castle. I started crying because I could not believe how beautiful it was."

-- Mariana Suri '02