As an American university ASU welcomes students from 136 countries around the world. Almost 9,000 international students call ASU home, making us a top 10 university in the U.S. for hosting students from other countries. For the sixth year in a row, ASU has been ranked the most innovative university in the U.S. and a top world university based on our programs, groundbreaking initiatives, partnerships and research. ASU's faculty inspires new ways of thinking, innovating and solving problems in our region and in the global community. Phoenix is a diverse and welcoming hub for opportunity, uniquely positioned to take part in discoveries that are happening at a local and global scale, solve problems and serve the community.