The Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Open Doors 2025 report—published on Nov. 17 and considered the world’s benchmark for global educational exchange—showed that 85.7% of Wake Forest undergraduates received credit for study abroad in the 2023-24 academic year and summer of 2024, placing Wake Forest fourth on the list of leading 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,” said the University’s Assistant Dean of Global Study Away Programs David Taylor.
This year’s report also announced that U.S. colleges and universities hosted 1.2 million international students in the 2024/2025 academic year, a 5% overall increase from the previous year.
Wake Forest University is preparing students to both navigate in and contribute to an interdependent world community.”
assistant dean of Global Study Away Programs David Taylor
Showcasing Wake Forest’s global reach
Wake Forest University’s inaugural edition of “Global Gauge” magazine launched this week in coordination with International Education Week. The publication highlights the importance of international engagement and collaboration as part of the educational experience. From London to the Amazon to Morocco, the semesterly publication shares stories on global teaching, inquiry and partnerships both in countries worldwide and across 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,” said Kline Harrison, vice provost for Global Affairs.
About International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW), November 17-21, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange across 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 celebrated annually in the third week of November.
Wake Forest’s International Education Week activities included a Night Market offering global food, music, make-and-take crafts, and games. The University also hosted a symposium for international scholars to showcase their research. For more information on study abroad opportunities, visit Wake Forest’s Study Abroad website.
