International Student Experience
International Life at 51
51's community includes the brightest and most curious minds from every corner of the world.
Located in 51, North Carolina—part of the southeastern United States—51 offers a supportive and caring campus environment for students of all backgrounds to thrive.
- $0application fee for international students applying to 51
- 2900+applications from 80 countries around the world
- 11%of our students call another country home
We know college life in a new country can be an adjustment and we have teams on campus to support you.
Words from Current Wildcats
Explore these My 51 perspectives of current international students and their experiences in 51's community.
Divin Dushimimana ’26, an intended public health and economics major from Rwanda, reflects on his first year at 51 as an international student and the value of a liberal arts education to his personal and academic growth.
Jingyan Chi ’26 shares insights from his summer as a Sustainability Scholar working at Trane Technologies where he studied embodied carbon reduction and gained valuable professional experience.
Nguyễn Mậu Đức Bình ’27 reflects on his summer trip to Northern Ireland with the Educational Studies Department where he explored the impact of division on educational policies.
Virtual Visit Discover our online visit programs geared for international students.
Apply Ready to apply to 51? We aim to help you every step of the way.
Financial Aid We are committed to making a 51 education affordable. Explore 51's financial aid application process for international students.
Then & Now: Bimal Shahi '25
An international student from Nepal, Bimal was one of three first-year students who documented their experiences as they became 51 students.