Loyola University Chicago

International Admission

Student Stories

Find out what some of our international students like about Loyola.

"At Loyola, I loved the challenging courses and how my professors—with insightful and provocative analysis—helped me see things differently. From economics to international business ethics classes, I broadened my scope and knowledge."

Sandra Godtler-Cerveaux
France
MBA student, international business and marketing
"Loyola was my dream school since I was in high school. It is recognized world-wide because it offers a good Jesuit education. I think studying at Loyola will help me with applying to law school."

Carolyn Hoseah
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Undergraduate journalism major (pre-law)
"Both the faculty and the students make Loyola an extraordinary community. The friendly learning environment they create constitutes an exceptional opportunity to learn, to make friends, and to grow. At the social level, Loyola makes a very vibrant and lively community. With many different student groups that organize around issues of social justice, education is not limited to the brain alone but also to the empowerment of the whole person."

Toussaint Kafarhire Murhula
Democratic Republic of Congo
PhD candidate, political science
"After an extensive search and long communications with several major universities in the U.S. and Europe, I came to realize that Loyola has one of the best programs in the field I was interested in. As one interested in an academic career, an outstanding academic program was a vital consideration for me."

Desmond Ikenna Odugu
Nigeria
PhD candidate, Cultural & Educational Policies Studies
"People at Loyola are very welcoming, and the faculty and students help you with everything. Plus, you are able to meet people from all over the world here."

Gonzalo Ruiz Guinazu
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Undergraduate business major