We are One Global WVU
Breaking barriers and exploring new frontiers, the Office of Global Affairs strives to advance West Virginia University towards its global destiny.
About OGAPurinton House Construction Changes
While the building's historic porch is under renovation, changes to access and operations will be in effect for Summer 2025.
Global Mountaineers Certificate Program
Global Affairs is now offering the certificate add-on for students interested in showcasing their global awareness.
Drs. Reece awarded for contribution to Global Health
Drs. Josephine and Rebecca Reece, faculty in the School of Medicine, have jointly been awarded the 2025 Faculty Award for Outstanding Global Contributions for their work in Global Health.
Immigration Alerts
Stay on top of changes to the student and scholar immigration environment by checking out the International Students and Scholars Services alerts page.
Facts and Figures
2,262
Over two-thousand international students choose to make Morgantown their home.
114
WVU is represented by students from 114 countries.
964
964 WVU students chose to take their education outside the United States.
75
This past year, 75 WVU courses were taught abroad as faculty-led education abroad programs.
Education Abroad
WVU's Education Abroad helps hundreds of students experience the world each year.
International Students & Scholar Services
WVU's International Student & Scholar Services helps connect WVU to our international community.
International Alumni
Get InvolvedWVU has over 190,000 alumni worldwide. With five alumni chapters abroad, there are opportunities to reconnect and engage.