The Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Open Doors 2025 report—revealed on Nov. 17 and thought of the world’s benchmark for world academic alternate—confirmed that 85.7% of Wake Forest undergraduates obtained credit score for examine overseas within the 2023-24 tutorial 12 months and summer season of 2024, putting Wake Forest fourth on the checklist of main doctoral universities.
“The high level of student enrollment in study abroad reflects two things: our students’ strong commitment to gaining a global perspective, and Wake Forest’s institutional dedication to creating these crucial opportunities,” mentioned the University’s Assistant Dean of Global Study Away Programs David Taylor.
This 12 months’s report additionally introduced that U.S. schools and universities hosted 1.2 million worldwide college students within the 2024/2025 tutorial 12 months, a 5% general enhance from the earlier 12 months.
Wake Forest University is getting ready college students to each navigate in and contribute to an interdependent world neighborhood.”
assistant dean of Global Study Away Programs David Taylor
Showcasing Wake Forest’s world attain
Wake Forest University’s inaugural version of “Global Gauge” journal launched this week in coordination with International Education Week. The publication highlights the significance of worldwide engagement and collaboration as a part of the tutorial expertise. From London to the Amazon to Morocco, the semesterly publication shares tales on world instructing, inquiry and partnerships each in international locations worldwide and throughout Wake Forest University.
“Global Gauge is a vital tool that captures the breadth of our international opportunities, showcasing how Wake Forest takes its mission to the world and brings the world back to Wake Forest,” mentioned Kline Harrison, vice provost for Global Affairs.
About International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW), November 17-21, is a chance to have fun the advantages of worldwide training and alternate throughout the U.S. and worldwide. IEW was initially launched as a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and is well known yearly within the third week of November.
Wake Forest’s International Education Week actions included a Night Market providing world meals, music, make-and-take crafts, and video games. The University additionally hosted a symposium for worldwide students to showcase their analysis. For extra data on examine overseas alternatives, go to Wake Forest’s Study Abroad website.
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