International students constitute a substantial portion of students enrolled in Rackham programs, and they contribute in important ways to both the excellence and diversity of the graduate education community on our campus. In 2022, international students comprised 37 percent of all doctoral students enrolled in Rackham PhD programs.
Rackham’s Strategic Vision for Graduate Education affirms that “[t]he vitality of the graduate student community will be strengthened through increased accessibility of graduate education, thereby expanding the diversity and inclusion of student viewpoints and backgrounds in graduate programs.” In order to achieve this objective, a graduate faculty ad hoc committee reviewed existing enrollment data and trends as well as current evidence-based practices and peer institution benchmarking. It also explored methods for reducing barriers facing international students who hope to pursue graduate studies at U-M. The group will finalize its report and recommendations and use institutional data to identify potential pilot projects.
Responsible Unit: Rackham Graduate School