Welcome to UNT!

There are currently over 36,500 students at the University of North Texas; over 2,600 of those are international students from 121 countries around the globe!

International students at UNT enjoy a rich university experience and intensive academic career as a member of the diverse student body. Cultural student organizations and campus-wide events create a second home for students attending from around the world.

UNT is an academically rigorous and rewarding university with a modest price tag. The Princeton Review lists the University of North Texas as a “Best of the West” school and it has also been named in the top 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years!

Located in Denton, Texas—just 30 minutes from the economically and culturally vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, UNT is a world-class school with a small-town feel. Denton is a safe and friendly suburb with a warm climate. We offer an Intensive English Language Institute, conditional admission to most programs, 97 bachelor degrees, 101 master degrees, and 49 doctoral degree programs. We look forward to receiving your application!

UNT-International provides leadership in all areas of international education, guiding and promoting the comprehensive internationalization of UNT; helping the University to create a learning environment designed to make the connections between internationalization, diversity and multiculturalism, and collaboration that will help enrich campus life, develop an informed global citizenry, and foster a host of connections with people and institutions beyond our region.

UNT-International is comprised of the following areas:

Intensive English Language Institute (IELI)
Established in 1977, IELI is one the largest language programs for learning academic English in the U.S.  With 350-400 students from over 30 different countries, IELI still offers small, student-centered classes, with an average class size of 12.

International Admissions and Recruitment Office
The International Admissions and Recruitment office is eager to work with you from answering questions about UNT, to the start of your application process, and assisting you through every step of your application.

International Student/Scholar Services Office (ISSS)
ISSS provides consultations, workshops, document services, and written information to assist students, scholars, and UNT staff and faculty in understanding and complying with immigration regulations.  

Welcome Center and Programs Office
The International Welcome Center provides year-round orientation for international students in undergraduate and graduate programs at UNT.  In addition, this office provides multicultural programming for UNT departments, and the Denton community.

Sponsored and Special Programs Center (SSPC)
SSPC provides specialized services to students enrolled in UNT's academic degree and English preparatory programs a large and their sponsors.  Sponsored students comprise a diverse population  representing many cultures from around the globe.

Global Learning and Experience (Study Abroad)
UNT’s “study abroad” office is here to help you go away and experience the world! This office offers global student engagement through hands on experiences, fieldwork, independent research, international internships, fellowships, service learning as well as traditional study abroad opportunities.