International Students
The School of Engineering hosts students from around the world, who bring distinctive skills to a job or internship.
Employer Benefits
Consider these key qualities which international students may bring to your organization:
- Cultural awareness & understanding of cultural differences
- Global insight and perspective
- Multilingual
Student Job Search using Relationships & Networking
Since many positions are found through networking and referrals, it is important to start now and create connections with both Americans and other international students.
- Be authentic and genuine,
- Go beyond your comfort zone - consider joining student groups that interest you to meet others
- Ask for help, seek advice, and say thank you
- Passion matters,
- Networking Tips for International Students
- Access to Steve Dalton networking method - The Two Hour Job Search - through Engineering Career Center. Contact ecc@ku.edu
Tips & Articles for International Students
- 3 Essential Job-Search Strategies for Internaitonal Students in 2021
- 9 Things International Students Can Do to Stand Out at Career Fairs and Conferences
- 3 Simple Networking Tips for International Students that Generate Results
- 9 Job Search Tips for International Students in the Age of Coronavirus,
- 10 Job Search Tips for International Students this summer,
- How Will a Biden Presidency Affect International Students' Job Search
- Visa & Job Prospects for International Students in 2020
- 4 Job Search Strategies that get International Grad Students Hired
- How the Trump Administration's New H1-B Wage Increase Rule Affects International Students (Oct. 2020)
International Support Services
Provides a wide range of support services and resources aimed at KU International Students.
F-1 Employment
- On-Campus Employment definition
- On-Campus Student Job postings
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Economic Hardship
J-1 Employment
First Destinations after Graduation
Examples of organizations where international students have accepted positions in recent years:
- Adnoc
- Aramco Services Co.
- Black & Veatch
- Cerner
- Clinical Reference Laboratory
- Deloitte
- Paycom
- Schlumberger
- Whiteblock
My World Abroad
Includes a go abroad essentials whether you want to work, study, travel abroad and more; as well as a comprehensive guide to international success.
Go here to login using your KU email and password.(Available for students)
Interstride
Information on navigating the world of work by country; including career guides, resume help, visa information, and job/internship searches.
Includes a special database (H1B Plus) under the H1B Visas tab listings American employers who have historically hired international professionals.
Go here to login using your KU email and password. (Available for students)
Additional Resources
Books available through Engineering Career Center for check-out
- "The International Advantage: Get Noticed. Get Hired!." by Marcelo Barros, MBA
- "Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States" by Dan Beaudry
- "3 Steps to your Job in the USA: go from F-1 to H`1B" by Steven Steinfeld with Yinping Huang