Welcome to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Expand Your Horizons
230 international students representing more than 54 countries attend 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Our top 10 international student populations represent India, People’s Republic of China, South Korea, the Bahamas, Indonesia, Jamaica, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Taiwan ROC and Panama.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø is a world-renowned leader in experiential education. You will learn by doing, developing the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for.
Both 17³Ô¹ÏÍø campuses ranked highly for Best Value by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24. Providence ranked #36 and Charlotte #13 among their respective regional competitors.
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During this interactive session, learn about what 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer at our campuses in Providence, R.I. and Charlotte, N.C. Hear from admissions and current students — and get all your questions answered. Together, we will help you decide if being a 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Wildcat is right for you!
Student Experiences
Culinary Nutrition | Panama
Andrea enjoys the students, great professors, city and academic opportunities found at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. She will use her Culinary Nutrition degree to positively impact the way we eat and produce food in the future by opening her own orchard.
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management | Vietnam
Roxy’s favorite things about 17³Ô¹ÏÍø are the friendly people, helpful courses, student organizations and number of opportunities both on and off campus. She is a senator in the Student Government Association (SGA), president of the Global Citizen Program and member of the Special Event Society on campus. After she graduates, Roxy hopes to get a job in the sports, entertainment and event industry.
MBA with Hospitality Concentration | China
Chang chose 17³Ô¹ÏÍø for its renowned MBA program and for its location. Her favorite thing about Johnson & Wales is her classmates and the friends she’s met from all around the world. “I’ve learned about different cultures and created unforgettable memories,” Chang says. She will be pursuing a career in the hotel industry after graduation.
Unique Educational Model
An innovative educational leader, the university’s unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in:
Start Your 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Journey
No matter what you’re looking for in a university experience, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s got it — with a comprehensive university experience spanning a wide range of academic programs; robust student life at our Providence and Charlotte campuses; varsity and recreational athletics; and so much more!
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Services to Help You Thrive
From helping you arrange for your visa to arrival services and more, our International Student Services Office (ISSO) team will serve as a resource for matters related to immigration status and adjusting to new life in the United States.
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Admissions and More
From how to apply to understanding the academic and logistical requirements for undergraduate or graduate students, look no further than our Admissions resources:
