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International Life at Davidson

Davidson College's community includes the brightest and most curious minds from every corner of the world.

Located in Davidson, North Carolina—part of the southeastern United States—Davidson College offers a supportive and caring campus environment for students of all backgrounds to thrive.

  • 12%
    of our students call another country home
  • 3500+
    applications from more than 80 countries around the world
  • $0
    application fee
International Support & Success

We know college life in a new country can be an adjustment and we have teams on campus to support you.

International Student Engagement

Multilingual Student Support

Career Development

Host Family Program

Internships, Research and Job Exploration

Davidson prepares students to fulfill their life-long educational and professional pursuits by connecting them with tools, resources and networks. Learn more about career outcomes and networking.

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Victoria Ochieng ’27

Hometown: Western Kenya

Experiences: Semester study abroad in Germany; internship in Vietnam through the East Asia Internship Program

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Abuzar Suhaib '27

Hometown: Jhang, Pakistan

Summer Experiences: Davidson-Broughton Psychiatry Program, Psychiatry Research at UNC Chapel Hill's School of Medicine

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My summers have been incredible so far. They helped me develop into the person I am today and gave me a chance to explore a wide variety of career opportunities. Each of them were secured through Davidson's robust network of experiences. My personal favorite, the Baja competition, was Davidson's first entry into an off-roader engineering competition and was conducted through the Physics department.

Chinindu Ohaegbulam '28

St. John's, Antigua

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As an international student, finding summer opportunities far from home can be intimidating at first, yet Davidson has opened doors for me to grow academically, professionally, and personally since day one. The Matthews Center and International Student Engagement have been key pillars in my journey, supporting me every step of the way.

Oriana Torrealba '28

Barquisimeto, Venezuela

Grants for Research & Exploration

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Alvarez Access

The Alvarez Access Fund provides financial support to students for career, curricular, and academic success, such as unpaid internships or class material fees.

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Alvarez Guarantee

Students receiving financial aid are eligible for the Alvarez Guarantee Fund, which provides funding for two career experiences or programs that complement student coursework.

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Weinstein Travel

The grant gives students an immersive experience in the U.S. Projects have included exploring street art in NYC and traveling the South in search of the most delicious BBQ.

Visit, Apply and Afford Davidson

Virtual Visit 
Discover our online visit programs geared for international students.

Apply 
Ready to apply to Davidson? We aim to help you every step of the way. 

Financial Aid 
We are committed to making a Davidson education affordable. Explore Davidson's financial aid application process for international students.

Financial Aid and Assistance for International Students

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Alvarez Scholars

The Alvarez Scholars Program provides need-based scholarships to outstanding students from all over the world.

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Commitment to Affordability

While we are aware of financial circumstances during the admission process for international students, Davidson is committed to meeting 100 percent of the calculated financial need for those admitted, with the exception of recruited athletes, who are eligible for dedicated athletic funding.

Words from Current Wildcats

Explore these My Davidson perspectives of current students and their experiences in Davidson's community.