Asia
Beijing, Hong Kong & Mumbai
Home to nearly 60 percent of the world’s population across 48 countries, and the largest single contributor to the world’s economy, Asia offers abundant opportunities for scholarship, discovery, and collaboration in a wide array of fields. A living embodiment of traditional civilizations and progressive innovation, Asia provides opportunities to reflect on historic events, to engage in critical global issues, and to envision possibilities for a more peaceful and sustainable world.
74 Greater China Scholars have attended Notre Dame since it launched in 2011 with over $3.5 million in funding
54% of Notre Dame’s international students from 17 countries in fall 2019 are from Asia
4591 followers on the Notre Dame WeChat
430 members of the Notre Dame parents associations in Asia
30 universities have partnered with Notre Dame for student and research exchange in Asia
MIddle East
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a city of diverse languages, cultures and faiths situated at the intersections of complex political, religious, and moral exchanges. It sits within a region in search of sustainable strategies related to conflict resolution, inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue, and water shortages, to name a few. Jerusalem is a natural destination for exploring core Notre Dame priorities connected to global affairs, peace studies, and theology. Similarly, both Israeli and Palestinian societies are vibrant cultures rife with opportunity in fields from psychology, global health, gender studies and nanotechnology.
110 undergraduate program participants since its founding in 2013
15 traditional meals cooked by undergraduates
3 oldest statues known to human history seen (over 10,000 years old)
5 baby camels met
1000s pieces of falafel enjoyed
Ireland
Dublin & Kylemore Abbey
For the lucky bunch who make their way to Ireland, an authentic experience awaits. From the Dublin hub at the historic O’Connell House, to the hallowed halls of Kylemore Abbey in scenic Connemara, to a burgeoning program at National University of Ireland in Galway, opportunities await the Fighting Irish for spiritual growth, academic progress, and cultural immersion.
504 participants in Dublin and Kylemore programs
18 programs offered
42 students participating in the Irish Internship Programme
10,800 cups of tea served
2,455,200 steps hiked by program participants
United Kingdom
London
From the bustling streets of London, Notre Dame visitors are guaranteed a truly international experience. In a global city where cultures mingle, where the historic and the modern meet, and where progress and tradition live in union, residents are offered a unique perspective on the world. From its perch on a corner in Trafalgar Square, Notre Dame London is immersed the vibrant city life, while containing a quiet, contemplative retreat for academic progress.
442 undergraduate students
100 students with internships
54 law students
35 organizations hosting interns
61 faculty members
Italy
Rome
As a preeminent Catholic research university, it is fitting that Notre Dame’s engagement with Rome and the Holy See be strong and enduring. Though the city has long hosted our renowned architecture program, students and faculty from all fields of inquiry can now find opportunities for study and research in the Eternal City.
73 Notre Dame faculty teaching or presenting a conference
898 international participants in conference and events
350 students who learned to say "buon appetito"
1,200 hours of community service
32 local partners with ongoing collaborations and projects
Latin America
Mexico, Santiago & São Paulo
Though Notre Dame has a long and storied history of recruiting students and faculty from Latin America, now, perhaps more than ever before, are our sights set south. A growing number of faculty and student exchanges, professional partnerships, and academic collaborations, in combination with our existing study abroad programs, guarantee a productive and lasting relationship between Notre Dame and Latin America.
30 years of hosting the pre-program and semester study abroad programs in Santiago
1,208 Notre Dame alumni club members in Mexico, Santiago and São Paulo
83 Notre Dame undergraduate students from Brazil in 2023
2,460 hours of immersive student internships in Santiago and São Paulo
22 years of hosting the pre-health program in Puebla, Mexico
Africa
Nairobi
Notre Dame’s engagement in Nairobi offers a glimpse into the University's commitment to global impact. Nairobi, with its mix of cultural heritage and modernization, presents an ideal landscape for Notre Dame’s values of service, education, and research to thrive. The city’s role as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa aligns with Notre Dame’s goals, providing a fertile ground for impactful collaborations.
25 partner organizations—including universities, research institutions and think tanks
6,720 hours of immersive student internships
4 key collaborations with universities to facilitate exchange programs
50 attendees to the first Pamoja Initiative Conference