International Student & Scholar Services
The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports more than 1,500 international students and scholars attending the University of Kentucky by providing:
- Immigration advising and assisting with travel documents, permission to work, transfers and extensions of stay.
- Social programs and activities that help students make new friends and learn about life on campus.
- Opportunities for community involvement through activities such as helping with language translation, and teaching children through the International Classroom Program.
For an overall view of the visa requirements, please visit the US Department of Homeland Security's Study in the States website.


