Every year, students from all over the world come to study CalArts. Currently, international students comprise approximately 32% percent of the student body at CalArts, with 50+ countries represented.
Please see the Factbook for detailed information about the makeup of our student body.
What we offer
The Office of International Students provides a multitude of services for international students: advice on maintaining student visa status, assistance in understanding immigration regulations for students in various situations, and providing information on Social Security card, DMV, and US tax information. Our office reports and maintains student visa records on SEVIS, and issues all I-20s for matriculated students.
In addition, we present various programs throughout the year, starting with international student orientation, work visa and entrepreneur workshops, curricular practical training group sessions, optional practical training group sessions, and US income tax workshops.