Who Is An International Student?

At Mercer University, an “international student” is defined as a student who is not a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. permanent resident – including citizens of other countries graduating from a secondary school (high school) in the U.S.

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As one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, Mercer University is proud to be a second home for students from more than 50 countries. We welcome all applicants, including international students, and consider students for admission to the residential undergraduate program without regard to nationality or citizenship. We are ready to support you as you transition to university enrollment in the U.S.

To learn more about international undergraduate admissions, go here.

To learn more about international graduate admissions, go here.

Welcome perspective exchange students! Mercer University welcomes undergraduate exchange students for a semester of study or an academic year on the Macon campus.

The J-1 Exchange Visa Program category of College and University Students enables students to study at a Mercer University, a U.S. degree-granting post-secondary accredited academic institution, participating in a non-degree program.

Mercer University is proud to welcome and support the achievements of J-1 exchange students from our partner institutions:

Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Hong Kong Baptist University, China
Jagiellonian University, Poland
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Linnaeus University, Sweden
Newcastle University, England
Seinan Gakuin University, Japan
Universidad de Belgrano, Argentina
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Spain
University of Bamberg, Germany
University of Chichester, England
University of Essex, England
University of Seoul, South Korea
University of Strasbourg (Ecole de Management), France
University of Sussex, England
University of Western Scotland, Scotland
Yonsei University, South Korea

To learn more about resources for exchange students here. We encourage you to review this site and connect with your home university’s study abroad advisor to seek your nomination. Further questions pertaining to the exchange experience at Mercer University can be directed to the Mercer University Global Pathways Coordinator and Assistant Director of Global Services.