Global Summit in Buenos Aires

February 1 - 5, 2027

Join NAFSA and the Universidad de San Andrés in Argentina for the 2027 Global Summit, February 1 - 5, 2027. The Global Summit: Buenos Aires Blueprint convenes leaders from higher education, government, industry, philanthropy, and civil society to confront modern disruptions and design bold solutions for the future.

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2026 Simon Awards

Internationalizing the Campus

Named in honor of the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, a lifelong champion of international education and exchange, these awards recognize the vital role higher education institutions, and their programs play in building a more connected, prosperous, and peaceful world.

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Understanding DHS' Proposed Fees for OPT

Access NAFSA's analysis of the proposed rule, its implications for international students and campus stakeholders, and resources for preparing a comment before the November 9 deadline.

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Benefits of Membership

Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.

Gain access to the resources to shape your international education programs, build skills, and achieve professional goals. NAFSA Members receive discounted rates on annual and regional conferences, professional learning programs, special events, publications, and much more. Join NAFSA today to take your next step towards success.

Join NAFSA as a New Member for only $199!

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Updated International Enrollment Analysis

The International Student Economic Value Tool is currently unavailable while NAFSA works with partners to analyze recent data and update the tool. If you have any questions about current data or to request access, please contact Media Relations.

 

 
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Adviser's Manual 360

The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge center of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. License this continuously updated essential resource for you and your staff and enjoy access on any device, anytime.

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Upcoming Events

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November 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm

AI for Emotional Regulation

Today's students have grown up using technology to regulate emotions, and AI is the most powerful version of that impulse yet. For the professionals supporting students, the picture is equally complicated. International education carries the emotional and cognitive load of teaching and caregiving across cultures, crises, and constant uncertainty. So what happens when a profession built on helping students sit with discomfort reaches for the same shortcut? As part of the AI-Enhanced Study Abroad Office series, this session will examine how AI is reshaping the emotional landscape of
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December 1, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Special Event

Research in Action: Global Partnerships for the Common Good

Connecting research and practice in international education is essential to advancing the field. Each year, NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) recognizes an individual whose research makes a meaningful contribution to the knowledge and practice of the field...
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March 10, 2027 | 8:30 am
Special Event

NAFSA Advocacy Day

Advocacy Day 2027 Thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors, JB International and Shorelight, NAFSA will return to an in-person format for 2027! Participants will convene in Washington, D.C. on March 9 to prepare for their congressional meetings on Capitol Hill on March 10. NAFSA Advocacy...
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