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.
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![William Drosen in Singapore and Hunter Heppe in Tokyo](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Heppe%20and%20Drosen.jpg?h=eb701dd3&itok=Jsu8CvhD)
Three study abroad students awarded Hawkeye Experience Grant
![Abby Fowler and Grier Patterson standing in an office space in Tokyo](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-07/Abby%20Fowler%20and%20Grier%20Patterson%20in%20Tokyo.jpg?h=35ffd627&itok=Cke1FAOq)
Iowa alum creates global business internship for Hawkeyes in Tokyo
![student smiling](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-06/Andrew-Kelleher.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=u8-qO10p)
In the news: Andrew Kelleher of New Albin is one of 10 Iowa natives awarded Gilman Scholarship to study abroad
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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](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2023-05/USAID-Kosovo-delegation.jpg?h=a82f782c&itok=AMdiYaXz)
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](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/large/public/2023-12/Victor-Morales-Lisbon-16x9.gif?itok=-E6hI8hX)
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Countries represented by our international students
![Margot on the beach in front of waves](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/large/public/2023-12/Margot-on-the-beach.jpg?itok=DWxgu6Aa)
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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."