Luther Seminary’s international students are just some of the students who make up our ecumenical and diverse student body. An international student is defined as an individual living and studying in the U.S. on an F-1, J-1, or another non-immigrant status (including R-1) visa.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Luther Seminary welcomes 39 international students in a variety of programs from 18 different countries. Current international students are from:
Cameroon, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, and Zambia.
Applying to Luther Seminary
Prospective international students can find information about Luther Seminary’s degree programs and application requirements on the Admissions page. Please direct all admissions/application questions to: admissions@luthersem.edu.
We also encourage potential international students to consult the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Study in the States website and potential international scholars to consult the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program website.
About the Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs
The Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA):
- Supports the Admissions Office with international application processes.
- Partners with the Academic Dean’s Office on international scholar invitations.
- Prepares appropriate immigration documentation for F-1 students and J-1 students and scholars, including reviewing financial solvency documents.
- Coordinates financial resources and administers scholarship funds for all international students and scholars.
- Provides relevant services and support for international students and scholars at Luther Seminary.
- Leads the seminary in compliance with U.S. Federal regulations as they relate to international students and scholars who come to study, research, teach, and relate at the seminary.
- Works alongside leadership for the internationalization efforts of the seminary.
Contact
Chenar E. E. Howard
Director of International Student and Scholar Affairs
PDSO & RO
Sarah Luedtke-Jones
Director of Student Affairs
DSO & ARO
LOCATION: Bockman Hall 202
EMAIL: issa@luthersem.edu
FAX: (+1) 651-641-3274
Mailing Address
International Student and Scholar Affairs
Luther Seminary
2481 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108 USA