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

William Drosen in Singapore and Hunter Heppe in Tokyo

Three study abroad students awarded Hawkeye Experience Grant

Thursday, July 11, 2024
The UI Pomerantz Career Center offers the Hawkeye Experience Grant (HEG), which provides stipends to undergraduate students participating in applied learning experiences outside the classroom. Three students interning abroad during the summer were selected as HEG recipients.
Abby Fowler and Grier Patterson standing in an office space in Tokyo

Iowa alum creates global business internship for Hawkeyes in Tokyo

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Recent University of Iowa graduate Abby Fowler took an internship with Tokyo Broadcasting System in Japan this summer, thanks to a new international experiential learning opportunity created by Iowa alum Grier Patterson.
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In the news: Andrew Kelleher of New Albin is one of 10 Iowa natives awarded Gilman Scholarship to study abroad

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Andrew Kelleher of New Albin is one of 10 UI students - all hailing from hometowns in Iowa - who have been granted a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Events

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Discover Study Abroad-Summer 2024

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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Discover Study Abroad-Summer 2024

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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Discover Study Abroad-Summer 2024

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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Life in Iowa: Museum Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, August 17, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Old Capitol Museum
Join Life in Iowa for a scavenger hunt at the Old Capitol Museum to explore Iowa's history, win prizes, and connect with fellow UI students!
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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the University of Iowa fall Study Abroad Fair!

Multicultural Showcase

Friday, November 15, 2024 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
All are welcome to attend the University of Iowa 2024 Multicultural Showcase, part of the University of Iowa’s (UI) annual celebration of International Education Week (Nov. 18–22).
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The University of Iowa International Programs Annual Report 2023 people looking up amidst a cloud of colorful dust

Celebrating international education

The International Programs 2023 Annual Report provides an overview of the past year’s activities, projects, research, events, statistics, student and faculty achievements, photos and more. 

Delegates from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Kosovo and USAID

Strengthening ties between higher education and the private sector

Through a USAID-funded cooperative agreement, UI experts will lead efforts to increase cooperation between Kosovo and the state of Iowa to increase economic opportunities for Kosovo youth.

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Guiding more students to Fulbright success

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

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

Victor Morales in Lisbon

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Countries represented by our international students

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Study abroad programs offered

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"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."