International Education

IE Week: Costa Rica

November 18-22, 2024

Each November, in recognition of International Education Week, the UR community "meets in another culture" here on campus. This year, our community’s engagement will be with Costa Rica – a growing hub of global connection for UR Learn More About IEW 2024

Your Journey Starts Here

At Richmond our global engagement is inclusive and intentional: in the classroom, the dining hall, through art and performances, and of course around the world. Our faculty weave global challenges into their work, our international students and scholars share their lived experiences to enrich mutual understanding, and more than 65 percent of recent graduates have significant international experience.

Our office is the partner for a broad range of opportunities within global engagement. We’re excited to play a part in helping all Spiders realize themselves as global citizens at a time of great need for communication across difference.

Study
Abroad

International Students
& Scholar Services

For Faculty
and Staff

Semester study abroad ranking among peer institutions

85+

Countries our students call home

67%

Recent grads with international experience

1:9

Ratio of international to U.S. students

Featured

EnCompass: Global access for all Spiders

2024 #GlobalSpiders Photo Contest

The 2025 Global Engagement Awards

Know your rights when traveling Internationally

Know Your Rights Cards

Know Your Rights - Enforcement at the Airport (ACLU)

Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

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Global Spiders: On campus and around the world

University of Richmond’s Krittika Onsanit Receives Fulbright for International Education Administrators

Krittika Onsanit, director of international student and scholar services in the office of International Education, received a Fulbright International Education Administrators Award.

Senior Lay'la Harmon stands in Stern Plaza in front of Jepson Hall

Better living through city planning

Aspiring city planner Lay’la Harmon seeks solutions to environmental disparities.

UR students on an international career trip

UR Now: Student Experience

Spiders travel over spring break to the Capital and United Nations

Richmond students embark on trips to nearby states to learn more about careers in international affairs.

Courtney Simpson, '25, wearing a floral blouse, stands in front of a bookcase in the Jepson Faculty Lounge.

Investing in sustainability

A summer internship introduced senior Courtney Simpson to a career in sustainable investing. A return offer ensured she can continue to pursue her newfound interest.