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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From Pentacrest sapling to community impact: Anne Frank Initiative continues to grow

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Katie Ron
International Programs
Following the 2022 planting of the Anne Frank horse chestnut tree sapling on the University of Iowa (UI) Pentacrest, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, has expanded its programming and deepened its presence across campus and throughout the Iowa City community.
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4 University of Iowa students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ben Partridge
International Programs
Four University of Iowa students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026. 
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11 UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ben Partridge
International Programs
Eleven University of Iowa (UI) undergraduate students will participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship, a fund established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.
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13 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026–27

Thirteen University of Iowa students have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026–27 academic year.

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New Study Abroad Program Search

Explore programs on our new study abroad program search page. Your adventure awaits!

University of Iowa graduate students and professors, including Charlotte Hilker, pose in front of the Albanian League of Prizren.

Faculty Funding Opportunities

Explore the many funding opportunities open to UI faculty to promote campus leadership and engagement in international research.

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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."