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International Student Organizations

There are more than 1000 different student clubs and organizations throughout ASU.

These groups are an excellent resource for new international students at ASU and provide many opportunities for social activities, community service and campus involvement.

For a complete list of student organizations that provide opportunities for involvement at ASU, contact the Student Organizations Office or visit Sun Devil Sync.  Sun Devil Sync Instructions:

International Student Organizations

Coalition of International Students

CIS is a student led organization that acts as a bridge to reflect the needs of international students to university administration. We aim to enhance international student experience, promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in ASU through events and service.

Afghan Student Association

The Afghan Student Association is a student organization at ASU that is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of the Afghan culture. It is open to every ASU student interested in learning more about Afghanistan. This organization prioritizes the effort to bring together its members and the student body through fundraisers, cultural shows, activities, and social events at and around Arizona State University.

Africa Rises

The purpose of this organization is to portray, promote and share modern African culture to the diverse ASU community and act as a platform to share a positive image of a continent wrongly portrayed by the media. This organization seeks to create ambassadors of the very distinct and diverse culture and heritages in Africa and serve as a source of information to those interested in learning more about the continent of Africa. We are a service driven organization and we aim to engage with the local community through community service, fundraising and other social opportunities.

African Students Association

The African Student Association (AFSA) is an organization that was created out of the need for unity, camaraderie, fellowship and the desire to work together. AFSA is open to all who are interested in learning about and enjoying African culture. AFSA prides itself with creating a sense of community for students of African descent on campus and strives to educate its campus community on African-related topics. The African Students' Association aims to be a social forum for all students of African descent as well as all students who are interested in sharing the African experience at Arizona State University.

Alliance of Indigenous People

The Alliance of Indigenous Peoples (AIP) at Arizona State University is one of the seven student coalitions who promote and represent the voice of various cultures within the university. AIP is dedicated to serving and supporting the various American Indian student organizations on campus. These organizations include: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Ms. Mr. Indian ASU, Native American Business Organization (NABO), Native American Law Student Association (NALSA), Native Americans Taking Initiative ON Success (NATIONS), Barrett Indigenous Culture Association, Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, and many others.

In addition to student support and growth, the American Indian Council assists in the planning process for organization events such as: Native American Heritage Month held during the month of November, American Indian Culture Week in April, and other events that advocate cultural diversity on and off campus with the Native American community in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

Assyrian Student Association

The purpose of this organization shall be to unite a group of students who share a similar interest in the Assyrian culture. This will be a social and educational club recognizing several aspects of the Assyrian culture. ASA will serve to a variety of students regardless of nationality; the club will be open to anyone willing to join. As ASA members, they will learn about the Assyrian culture and, in turn, promote the importance of this culture to other students at Arizona State University.

Bangladesh Students Association

Bangladeshi Students' Association (BSA) represents the Bangladeshi students studying at ASU. BSA organizes various cultural and social events to enrich the student-life experience. Our goal is to promote harmony among communities and to encourage diversity at ASU. BSA assists current and prospective Bangladeshi students with academic, housing and other issues. We successfully organized several events celebrating Bangladeshi heritage as well as commemorating International Mother Language Day.

Brazilian Student Association (BRASA)

BRASA at ASU is a part of the Brazilian Student Association, a worldwide organization led by students whose mission is to empower the next generation of Brazilian leaders for a better world, through a network that generates unique opportunities for its members and stakeholders through social and professional events. The association also takes responsibility for fostering equal opportunities among Brazilians who wish to study abroad through scholarship and mentorship programs. BRASA at ASU is open to any ASU student who speaks Portuguese and has an interest in learning about Brazilian culture.

Black African Coalition

The Black African Coalition (BAC) at ASU is an umbrella organization whose mission is centered around increasing the enrollment, graduation, and retention rates for Black and African American Students. The BAC also acts as an advocate and support system for Black and African American Students at ASU, in addition to supporting all of its member organizations. The BAC is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces at Arizona State University.

Bridge of Japan-America

Bridge Club is a club for ASU students learning Japanese or interested in learning about Japan. AS Japanese exchange students, we meet and exchange culturally and linguistically. During our weekly meetings, we socialize, complete homework, do activities and have fun exploring different languages and cultures. Come join us!

Chinese Students and Scholars Association

The Arizona State University Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is a student organization dedicated to the goal of promoting social, intellectual and cultural activities for Chinese students and scholars at Arizona State University as well as other interested members in the ASU community. If you want to keep up with the newest event from CSSA, please follow us on Wechat. Our Wechat ID is ASU-CSSA.

Club Italiano

The purpose of Club Italiano is to spread the learning and understanding of the Italian language and culture. Club meetings include games that aim to engage discussion about Italian life and society and practice of the Italian language. We are a club of various nationalities and backgrounds with a common passion for Italian food, language, and culture.

Egyptian Student Association in North America

The Egyptian Student Association in North America (ESANA), is a registered non-profit organization, that aims at integrating the Egyptian student community in North America with the research and public community in North America, Egypt and worldwide. ESANA is the largest Egyptian student gathering outside Egypt, with a number of members exceeding 1800 and over 37 local chapters (units) throughout Canada and the US.

The ASU chapter helps connect Egyptian students at ASU with the Egyptian community in North America for outreach and activities.

El Concilio

El Concilio seeks to unite Latin@/Chican@/Hispanic student organizations at ASU to represent our interests, needs and promote awareness of our culture within the ASU community. Furthermore, we seek to fill the needs of our emerging leaders and hope to offer the social, cultural, academic, and political service events and programs to fully represent and have a bigger impact on all campuses.

Emirates Student Association

Emirates Student Association is a social and international association that will serve as a hub for UAE students and enable interactions amongst the UAE community at ASU campus. The association is committed to help and support UAE students in academic and non-academic aspects as well as provide a welcoming home environment.

Ethiopian & Eritrean Student Association

The purpose of the club is to celebrate and raise awareness of Ethiopian and Eritrean culture, to provide support for Ethiopian and Eritrean students by fostering a sense of community and to give back to our community through various activities.

French Club at ASU

French Club at ASU. Explore francophone culture and practice your French!

German Devils

A student run organization with the goal of promoting the German language and culture at ASU. We are open to anyone who wants to partake in the German culture, whether that means learning how to speak the language, exploring the food, or looking for opportunities to travel to Germany to pursue school, internships, or travel.

Hawai’i and Pacific Islander Club at ASU

We encourage a gathering of students with a love and interest in Hawai'i and all other Pacific Islands, students who have lived on these islands, and students who are indigenous to the islands including Saipan, Tonga, Samoa, Guam, and many others. We welcome all!

Indian Students Association

The Indian Students Association at Arizona State University is a non-profit organization for all students from India. Our objectives are to promote service and leadership opportunities. We understand how tough it is, to arrive in a new country, thousands of miles away from home and settle down into a student's life there. We aim to help new students with the educational and social issues that they may face at ASU and be the Indian link for them. Student-student and student-community interactions are also highly encouraged. We also work to provide students a platform to express their creative side, especially on the performing arts front.

Japanese Student Association

The Japanese Student Association at ASU provides Japanese International students, Japanese exchange students, and other related parties with social support, information pertaining to career opportunities and pursuing further higher education, as well as opportunities to network with fellow ASU students.

Iranian Students Association

Iranian Students Association is here to open the doors" to the colorful Iranian culture and its rich language and heritage; to reach out to Iranian students, faculty, and staff at Arizona State University; and to represent and advocate for the collective interests of Iranian students in all matters of action at Arizona State University.

The association welcomes students of all ethnic backgrounds to come together and to network with one another, as well as learn more about Iranian culture. Iranian Students Association is a non-prof, non-political, and non-religious student organization and shall respect and understand the opinions and idiosyncrasies of individuals.

Korean American Student Association (KASA)

The Korean American Student Association (KASA) is an organization residing at Arizona State University where culture and diversity amongst students and the community is supported. Through this club, we hold a vision and goal to not only spread cultural awareness of the Korean culture, but also to show how involvement in the American society is important as well. History and traditions are at the root of our foundation of our ideas; however, following the school’s idea in innovation, we plan on creating new ways to not only have the community spread cultural awareness and interact together through our club, but also promote fun events that bring everyone together. By representing a portion of Korean Americans/Koreans, we welcome all cultures and communities in hope to strive together to represent who we are as Koreans/Korean Americans.

Korean Students Association (KSA)

To provide the understanding on Korean culture, history and society for ASU students as well as provide Korean students with mutual acceptance and friendship.

Kuwait Club ASU

The Kuwaiti Club ASU aims to gather all Kuwaiti Students around ASU. Kuwait Club is also seeking to educate all the students around ASU about kuwait and introduce the Kuwaiti Culture and traditions.

Malaysian Student Association

We are dedicated to maintain and strengthen the bond between Malaysians in ASU by hosting various events such as picnics and potlucks. Furthermore, we are also want to share and spread the Malaysian culture with the already diverse ASU community.

Mosaic International Connections

The mission of the INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS - MOSAIC Club at ASU’s Downtown campus is to promote a closer bond among International students and to promote cultural and ethnic diversity. Globalization goals and ideals will be highlighted through community outreach as will the recognition and promotion of academic achievement of future leaders within the international student community. Furthermore, the intention of the INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS - MOSAIC Club is to exemplify cultural tolerance and awareness, and social justice and human rights values will be honored. We, the members of the INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS - MOSAIC Club do ordain and establish this constitution and subscribe to the regulations and policies of ASU.

Muslim Student's Association

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) supports and encourages members to grow spiritually, morally and intellectually and to contribute positively and productively to the ASU community. The MSA also endeavors to further the understanding of Islam and enhance interfaith exchange at ASU. These goals are achieved by promoting fellowship, service, and education.

Nepalese Students Association

The purpose of this organization is to build a strong network of students, faculty and staff interested in Nepal at ASU. We organize and participate in various events and programs to facilitate interactions and to promote awareness about Nepali culture.

Omani Students Association

Welcome to Oman. This organization tends to create a home far away from home for Omanis and those who are interested in the Omani culture through different activities and events.

Pacific Islander and Asian Association

The Pacific Islander and Asian Association is a student-based organization that provides opportunities for those within the community to establish exploration and sharing of Islander and Asian cultures. We aim to help spread awareness of different Asian and Islander cultures amongst the student body. We are here to build good characters, and instill cultural pride through its diverse members.

Pakistani Students Association

The Pakistani Students Association at Arizona State University is a non-profit organization for all the students from Pakistan and strives to provide the students with networking opportunities, community involvement, practical skills, knowledge and an understanding of the unique university experience. Pakistani Student Association at Arizona State University is here to reach out to Pakistani students, faculty, and staff at Arizona State University. By hosting various events throughout the year, we aim to reach out to different parts of the campus community to increase social interactions between both students and faculty members. Welcoming new students, making them feel at home and part of the Arizona State University is one of our primary goals.

PERMIAS - Indonesian Student Association

PERMIAS Phoenix is a student organization dedicated to all Indonesian students who are studying in Arizona. Our primary mission includes encouraging every Indonesian students to develop and strengthen friendly relationships to one another through events and activities, such as cultural and sport events. In addition, we provide information regarding any available resources within Arizona State University and Indonesian Community in Arizona.

Philippine American Student Association

The Philippine American Student Association is a student-based organization that provides an opportunity for those within the community and local community to establish camaraderie through the exploration and sharing of the Philippine culture. PASA aims to help its members learn about the Filipino culture, develop good character and instill cultural pride, ultimately, creating unity and cultural awareness in the Filipino-American community through its diverse members.

SADIK: The MENA Students Union

The MENA Students Union (aka SADIK) is a team of student volunteers that advises and assists the International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC) at Arizona State University (ASU) in regards to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region students' cultures, academic success, and professional development initiatives. Each semester, the club organizes many cultural events and social gatherings. The club is open to all ASU students to participate. If you are interested in volunteering in this club, please contact the SADIK current president listed on their website.

Saudi Students Club at ASU

Saudi Students Club (SSC) is considered the second home for Saudi students in the USA. It represents the history, culture, and traditions of Saudi Arabia to both American and international students at ASU. SSC participates in many international and national activities through ASU and the community, and provides resources, assistance, and networks for Saudi students to be successful at ASU and in the USA. This organization has neither religious nor political activities and it is open for any ASU student regardless of his/ her race, gender, religion, or age.

Somali Student Association

Our mission is to provide a unique experience of history, traditions, and heritage by portraying a clear and concise image of Somalia's rich culture through our events and activities, while building a connection between the Somali students on campus and the larger student body to create a sense of community where those who share our background can find comfort and those who are curious can find answers. We strive to increase positive knowledge and understanding of the Somali way of life.

Southeast Asian American Student Association

The purpose of the Southeast Asian American Student Association (SEAASA) organization is to promote cultural awareness and understanding of the Southeast Asian cultures at ASU through various social activities, community service, and educational events. SEAASA is an organization directed towards the advocacy for the often underrepresented/misrepresented communities of Southeast Asian Americans. SEAASA aims to instill cultural pride by sharing and immersing its members in the diverse ethnic traditions as well as teach its members the history of Southeast Asian immigration to the United States. Not only does this organization embrace the beauty and diversity of Southeast Asian cultures, but it aims to acknowledge and support the different experiences that Southeast Asian Americans face from their identities as both Southeast Asian and American.

Taiwanese Student Association

A club to assist students from Taiwan by helping new students to settle in and creating events and activities that form strong connections among Taiwanese students.

Turkish Student Association at Arizona State University

TUSA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to represent Turkish community on the Arizona State University campus. We aim to promote friendship, cooperation and understanding between the Turkish students and various other student groups and organizations of the university, facilitate and encourage cultural, educational and social activities of Turkish students, deal with issues related to students in general, present the Turkish culture to the residents of Arizona, promote cultural interchange between the Turkish students and other students at ASU through social and cultural activities, facilitate communication between various communities and student associations nationwide. TUSA membership and activities are open to people of all ages and cultures. To become a member, please contact any member of the TUSA Executive Committee. We invite you to tour our homepage and join our mailing list.

Unified Society of South Asians

Our mission is to enlighten students of Arizona State University with the culture and heritage of the South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Vietnamese Students Association at Arizona State University

The Vietnamese Student Association at Arizona State University is dedicated to provide opportunities for ASU students and students around the community to learn more about their culture, participate in community service, and engage in activities that allows one to embrace the Vietnamese culture. It also provides networking opportunities for members to get to know one another and build long-lasting friendships while developing skills in leadership, cooperation, and professionalism.

VINASU - Vietnamese Student Union

The purpose of this organization shall be: Strives to serve both Vietnamese students and Non-Vietnamese students and faculty at ASU. Through the promotion of cultural projects and events, we hope to enrich campus life and become a significant part of the diverse college community. We support all new coming and recent Vietnamese students in ASU. We connect and build a strong community. We help Vietnamese students to adapt and understand American culture, student and academic life. We also organize, celebrate, and introduce Vietnamese traditional festivals and holidays. We open volunteer opportunities and filed trips to discover the lifestyle of American-Vietnamese and Vietnamese. We organize meetings/ presentation in VN so we can bring ASU closer and more familiar to students in VN.