Johnson & Wales University USA

Located in the scenic Providence, Rhode Island, USA, Johnson & Wales University’s mission is to provide an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth, and focuses on purposeful learning experiences. Johnson & Wales University (JWU) embraces diversity for a richly inclusive community and practices ethical citizenship in all aspects of university life. An innovative educational leader, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, engineering, food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics and design. The university fosters an evidence-based teaching and learning environment and undertakes continuous improvement and planning for a sustainable future. 

 Providence, Rhode Island — Small town feel with the culture and sophistication of a big city

1. Providence, RI hosts more than 30,000 college students in the city and is diverse and welcoming
2. The city is a cultural hotspot, ranked as “America’s Favorite City” by readers of Travel + Leisure, Top 10 Best New Food City by Jetsetter, Best Small City by Architectural Digest, and many more accolades
3. With 25 official neighborhoods, you can explore the East Side of Providence with unique shops and restaurants along Thayer, Hope, and Wickenden streets, many Italian markets, restaurants, and bakeries in Federal Hill, and the Armory District on the West Side — many of which are a quick walk from our Downcity Campus
4. Filled with art and entertainment, you can walk to Trinity Repertory, Providence Performing Arts Center, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and AS220 from our Downcity Campus
5. Visit a Providence Bruins or New England Patriots game
6. Explore other cities — Providence is just 45 minutes from Boston, Cape Cod, and Newport, and a quick 3-hour trip from New York City

Reasons for choosing at Johnson & Wales University

1. Multiple financial aids, bursaries and grants available for international students

2. Multiple internship opportunities 

3. 100+ major offered universitywide 

4. Over 2100 Internships per year

5. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) 

6. Global university impact with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide

7. 15:1 Student/Faculty Ratio

8. University-wide ranking in The Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education 2022 College Ranking

9. Providence, Rhode Island campus ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Regional North's Best Colleges Overall and Top Performers on Social Mobility in 2022 

10. 96.8% Career Outcome*

*(For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information)