Office of International Students and Scholars

Explore, Grow, And Succeed—At EIU!

Greetings From President Gatrell

President Gatrell extends a warm welcome to all students joining the EIU community.

Your Future Starts Now!

OISS explains why EIU is the ideal school for international students.

A Quick Look Around Campus

We thought we'd give you a quick look at what's waiting for you back in Charleston!

An overview of what's waiting for you at EIU

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Scholarships
Cultural Life

Why Choose EIU?

Listen to what our students say about how EIU cares about you and your goals.

Scholarships

EIU is committed to providing scholarships and financing opportunities for international students. This ranges from international scholarships applied to your tuition to graduate assistantships. For a full overview, please click here.

Cultural Life

EIU's campus and the Charleston community are very welcoming and engaged in making international students feel at home. The EIU Community comes together every year to celebrate diversity, culture, and friendship with music, fashion, and dancing.