Welcome to Johnson & Wales University
Expand Your Horizons
230 international students representing more than 54 countries attend JWU. Our top 10 international student populations represent India, People’s Republic of China, South Korea, the Bahamas, Indonesia, Jamaica, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Taiwan ROC and Panama.
Johnson & Wales University is a world-renowned leader in experiential education. You will learn by doing, developing the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for.
Both Johnson & Wales University campuses ranked highly for Best Value by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24. Providence ranked #36 and Charlotte #13 among their respective regional competitors.
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Student Experiences
Culinary Nutrition | Panama
Andrea enjoys the students, great professors, city and academic opportunities found at Johnson & Wales University. She will use her Culinary Nutrition degree to positively impact the way we eat and produce food in the future by opening her own orchard.
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management | Vietnam
Roxy’s favorite things about JWU are the friendly people, helpful courses, student organizations and number of opportunities both on and off campus. She is a senator in the Student Government Association (SGA), president of the Global Citizen Program and member of the Special Event Society on campus. After she graduates, Roxy hopes to get a job in the sports, entertainment and event industry.
MBA with Hospitality Concentration | China
Chang chose JWU for its renowned MBA program and for its location. Her favorite thing about Johnson & Wales is her classmates and the friends she’s met from all around the world. “I’ve learned about different cultures and created unforgettable memories,” Chang says. She will be pursuing a career in the hotel industry after graduation.
Unique Educational Model
An innovative educational leader, the university’s unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. JWU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in:
Start Your JWU Journey
No matter what you’re looking for in a university experience, JWU’s got it — with a comprehensive university experience spanning a wide range of academic programs; robust student life at our Providence and Charlotte campuses; varsity and recreational athletics; and so much more!
EXPLORE ACADEMIC MAJORS & PROGRAMS
Services to Help You Thrive
From helping you arrange for your visa to arrival services and more, our International Student Services Office (ISSO) team will serve as a resource for matters related to immigration status and adjusting to new life in the United States.
EXPLORE SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Admissions and More
From how to apply to understanding the academic and logistical requirements for undergraduate or graduate students, look no further than our Admissions resources:
JWU is strategically invested in Areas of Excellence focused on Communications, Food, Health, Pre-Professional, STEM, and Sustainability, that allow for in-depth exploration of topics that are shaping our world.
Together, students and faculty are engaged in purposeful learning and developing interdisciplinary approaches in these dynamic fields of study.