ASU is the #1 public university in the U.S. for innovation, ahead of MIT and Stanford. ASU is also the #1 public university in the U.S. chosen by international students. This demonstration of excellence is due to our commitment to access, research and leadership here in the U.S. and on a global scale. ASU welcomes students from 136 countries around the world. More than 13,000 international students call ASU home, making us the #1 public university in the U.S. for hosting students from other countries.