Links for International Students

International Students

Emory MDP welcomes international students, especially those from Low and Middle Income Countries: nearly 40 countries are represented amongst the 200+ MDP alumni.

International applicants who accept MDP admission offers should visit these following pages:

LGS International Students page for summary of important international student information
ISSS Getting Your Student Visa page for information obtaining your Student Visa
ISSS I-20s and DS-2019s page for details on how to request your visa eligibility document
ISSS Financial Requirements & Estimated Expenses page about visa application documents
The Hub’s International Student & Scholars Services Events lists upcoming activities and events.

Being a STEM classified degree, Emory MDP enables its international students to work in the US for up to 3 years after graduation without employer sponsorship.

See below the profile of some of our recent international graduates.

Natalia Rezk Project Coordinator at TEPHINET, The Task Force for Global Health Originally from Colombia, Natalia supports the Training Programs in Epidemiology and Global Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) at the Task Force for Global Health, a non-profit devoted to eliminating disease and strengthening health systems worldwide. Natalia's professional experience includes work with the Bogotá City Council, the Universidad de Los Andes and the US Institute of Peace. She is also a certified Leadership Coach, a skill that she applies to create safer environments and contribute to post-conflict reconciliation. While at Emory, Natalia served as an EDGE Ambassador, engaging in initiatives to promote inclusiveness in graduate education. “My experience at Emory was one of a kind. I found myself immersed in a community that made me feel at home" says Natalia.

Melania Croce Supply Chain Sustainability Program Manager, Dell Technologies Melania currently works as Dell Technologies to support the company’s goal of using responsibly sourced and recycled materials. A native Italian, she grew up in Mozambique, a formative experience that shaped her interest in development. Prior to joining MDP, Melania received a master’s in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Supply Chain Management from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and a master’s in Economics and Management from Tongji University in Shanghai (China). While at Emory Melania interned with the Carter Center Democracy program, including a summer field practicum in Nepal. “At Emory, I focused my studies on gender empowerment and impact measurement across sectors" Melania asserts, "The experience and knowledge gained through MDP continue to influence, inform, and inspire me in daily work on corporate social and environmental responsibility.”

Fiona Cooper

Senior Knowledge Manager,

Laureus Sport for Good

Professional Rugby Player

Fiona hails from Scotland and works at Laureus, an international non-profit and that supports more than 275 programs in 50+ countrie, that use the power of sport to transform lives. Fiona leads Laureus’ global impact assessment, including conducting research on the role of sport in social change, training local partners in rigorous monitoring and evaluation approaches, and tracking progress towards the Global Goals. This work builds on Fiona's MDP summer field practicum with Laos Rugby, an affiliate of Women Win. Besides working with Laureus, Fiona is currently a professional rugby player for Trailfinders Rugby in London and the Scotland National Team. “"MDP challenged my preconceived notions about development." remarks Fiona "I am drawing on these lessons while working with other like-minded people to forge new pathways that disrupt established structures of power and inequality".