International students who enroll at UC Merced become part of a vibrant culture and gain word-class education and research experience. The campus’s international students participate in cutting-edge research and discovery while receiving personalized attention and mentorship from respected, award-winning faculty members. International students from more than 28 countries comprise a quarter of the graduate-student population. UC Merced’s Graduate Division members are committed to international graduate students and offer a variety of services to support their successes. For more information about applying to study, visit the Graduate Division’s page for international students.