Connecting Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa

The University of Iowa is committed to enriching the global experience of students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. International Programs does this by providing leadership and support for internationally oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. We encourage students to see the world in a whole new way. Take a look around and see why thousands of students from Iowa and the world call us home each year.

News

Sitting in a room around a coffee table are UI Delegation participants (in order left to right) Raghavan, Suresh; Correia, Monica C D G; Downing Tomas; Udaykumar, H S; Ganim, Russell; Bila, Fernand

UI strengthens ties to India through MIT-ADT partnership and faculty visit

Friday, April 25, 2025
Hallie Russell
International Programs, University of Iowa
Though separated by thousands of miles, the UI has long-standing ties to India. A recent faculty visit to Pune further strengthened UI’s growing partnership with Maharashtra Institute of Technology – Art, Design & Technology (MIT-ADT), a private, multidisciplinary university.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Emma Anderson to study Persian in Tajikistan this summer

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Ben Partridge
International Programs, University of Iowa
Emma Anderson, a University of Iowa student studying international relations and political science, from Boone, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Persian this summer in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 
UI College of Public Health injury prevention students in Romania in 2018

Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

Monday, April 21, 2025
College of Public Health
International collaborations can deeply enrich public health research and education by inspiring new ideas, increasing shared knowledge, and broadening personal perspectives.
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Events

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International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:30am to 12:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Starting Jan. 22, 2025, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community...

Webinar: Queering Language across Borders: Trans-Koti-Hijra-Khwaja Sira Languages and Linguistics in India and Pakistan

Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Virtual
Join the University of Iowa (UI) South Asian Studies Program, an International Programs affinity group, as they host a webinar featuring Dr. Enakshi Nandi, sociolinguist and language instructor at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, India, and Tayyaba Rafiq, a professional linguist at the Center for Social Justice in Lahore, Pakistan, who will discuss the clandestine intra-community languages or linguistic codes used by trans feminine communities known as kothi/koti, hijra, and/or...
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Our Roots: A Celebration of Jewish Heritage

Friday, May 2, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
For Jewish American Heritage Month, join us on the Pentacrest, outside of Macbride Hall, as we celebrate Jewish stories through student speakers, music, and a reflection activity that pays homage to the Anne Frank Tree Sapling.Please bring your own seating.(Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged)Rain Location: Phillips Hall Rm. 100 (16 N Clinton St.)Sponsored by Iowa Hillel and the Anne Frank Initiative at the University of Iowa
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Recognizing student impact in Iowa

International students at the University of Iowa contributed over $73 million to the economy in 2023-2024.

Annual Report 2025 No Text Cover

Sharing the past year's achievements

We're pleased to announce the release of the International Programs 2024 Annual Report, which celebrates the past year’s activities, research, events, and student and faculty accomplishments.

2024-2025 Fulbright Badge

Guiding more students to Fulbright success

The University of Iowa has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for the ninth year. International Programs leads the university's efforts in supporting applicants.

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# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students

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Study abroad programs offered

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Countries represented by our international students

"If International Programs has one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation. We cannot learn to live together if we do not live to learn from each other."