Johnson & Wales University
Two Beautiful Campuses
Choose to study and live in artsy, walkable Providence, Rhode Island or the booming business center of Charlotte, North Carolina for a comprehensive college experience close to local restaurants and nightlife.
A Valuable Education
• More than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs
• Professionally focused curriculum
• 60 study abroad and exchange programs in 34 destinations worldwide
• Alumni from 128 countries
• 14 SEVIS STEM approved programs
How to Apply
Student life
• More than 100 student organizations
• 8,040 students from 57 countries
• Each campus has varsity and intramural teams, club sports and state-of the-art facilities
Experiential Education & Career Services
• 1,260 students completed an internship at 793 sites in 44 states
• 81% of internships were paid
• JWU students and alumni have interned or worked for companies including Amazon, Bloomberg, Facebook, Disney and Marriott International
Apply at apply.jwu.edu and submit these materials:
• High school/secondary school/ national exam results or university transcripts/mark sheets
• SAT/ACT test scores (optional)
• International Financial Declaration Form OR a certified bank statement or government sponsorship letter verifying financial support for your tuition and living expenses
• Copy of the biographical (photo) page of your valid passport
• An English proficiency test score
If you do not provide an English language proficiency test score or if English proficiency requirement is not met, you will automatically be placed into JWU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) non-credit program before matriculating into your academic program.
In addition to the above submission materials, graduate programs will also require:
• Two letters of recommendation
• A résumé/vita
• A statement of purpose
Applications submitted without all documents will not be processed.
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The university's International Student Services Office (ISSO) helps with arrival services and transitioning to life in the U.S. as well as housing, immigration laws and compliance, employment and more.
As a connective hub for community and events, JWU's Bridge for Diversity, Equity & Social Justice advances a universitywide campus culture of inclusion, safety and discovery. The Bridge supports all social identities, with a focus on those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
jwu.edu/international
Email: international@admissions.jwu.edu
Phone: +1 401-598-1076
@JWUProvidence | @JWUCharlotte @JohnsonAndWales @JohnsonAndWales
Degree Programs
Programs of study are subject to change. To see the most recent offerings at each campus, visit jwu.edu/majors. For program descriptions, requirements and program listing, visit catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy.
Undergraduate Studies
Associate Degrees
Baking & Pastry Arts
Business Administration
Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting
Accounting — Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis
Animal Science**
Applied Food Science**
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage
Industry Management 2+2
Biology**
Business Administration
Business Studies
Computer Science**
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management 2+2
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Science & Product Development
Cybersecurity**
Data Analytics**
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Digital Marketing & Social Media**
English as a Second Language (ESL)*
Equine Studies
Exercise and Sports Science
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design**
Health Science
2025–26 Tuition and Fees† (USD per academic year)
Undergraduate Programs
Tuition: $43,872 per academic year
Housing: $13,500–$15,600††(Providence)/$11,300 (Charlotte)
Meal Plan: $3,700–7,000††
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,500
New Student Fee: $459*
Undergraduate Online Programs: $1,485 per 3.0 credit course
Student Activity Fee (Undergraduate only): $250†††
College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) Uniform & Toolkit fee: $416††††
Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Uniform & Toolkit Fee: $252††††
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Annual Fee: Check with your admissions rep for the latest rates
Graduate Programs
MBA/M.P.H./M.S. per 3.0 semester credit course: $2,526
M.S. in Addition Counseling and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling per 3.0 semester credit course: $2,322
Pre-Master's for International Students per semester: $5,250
Media & Communication
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
Graduate Studies
Master of Business Administration
One-Year MBA
MBA with concentration in: Accounting
Data Analytics**
Event Leadership
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Psychology**
M.S. Degrees
Addiction Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Data Analytics**
Food Innovation & Technology**
Economic & Sustainable Global Tourism Development**
M.P.H. Degrees
Public Health
One-Year MPH (summer start only)
* Non-degree program ** SEVIS STEM Approved ● = Providence ● = Charlotte
English as a Second Language
Tuition per semester (undergraduate and graduate): $5,250
Providence Campus International Student Services Fee
$1,386 per academic year or $693 per semester (Providence international undergraduate, graduate and ESL students — exchange students not charged)
Scholarships
International undergraduate students may be eligible for annual scholarships up to $22,000 based upon academic performance.
† For a current and complete list of fees, visit jwu.edu/tuition
†† Total per year amounts can vary depending on housing and meal plan options.
††† Fee provides funds for our student clubs, organizations and departments that serve JWU students to provide a rich and varied co-curricular experience.
†††† Students enrolled in the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) and Dietetics & Applied Nutrition will be assessed a non-refundable uniform & toolkit fee during the first two semesters of enrollment. This fee ensures students in these programs begin their college careers with the same professional appearance and educational materials needed for a successful academic experience.
* First-year Charlotte Campus students only; not charged to new international students attending Providence Campus
