A policy framework for campus-based food security and nutrition support for international students

International student mobility has expanded rapidly, yet campus-level policy responses to student food insecurity remain fragmented and reactive. This paper proposes a policy framework for campus-based food security and culturally responsive nutrition support targeting international students. Drawing on dietary acculturation theory, structural health behavior models, and global food security literature, the framework reconceptualizes food insecurity as an institutional design challenge rather than an individual deficiency. The proposed model is organized around three structural pillars—access, affordability, and belonging—and outlines a three-tier implementation strategy encompassing foundational infrastructure, structural reform of campus food systems, and cultural integration initiatives. Rather than presenting empirical evaluation, this study synthesizes existing scholarship to construct an actionable governance framework for higher education institutions. The framework provides universities with a scalable model for integrating emergency support, systemic affordability measures, and culturally inclusive food policies. By embedding food security within campus governance structures, institutions can move toward sustainable and equity-oriented nutrition support for international students.