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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News

Katie Holten portrait in front of a tree

Anne Frank Initiative welcomes artist Katie Holten for conversation on language, memory, and the natural world

Monday, August 31, 2026
Hallie Russell
International Programs
Internationally recognized artist and environmental advocate Katie Holten will visit Iowa City on October 1 for a conversation about her acclaimed project and book The Language of Trees, exploring the connections between language, ecology, and cultural memory.
Portrait of Dr. Junghyun Nam

Korean Studies Research Network to host virtual lecture on policing and civic protest in South Korea

Monday, August 31, 2026
Hallie Russell
International Programs
Dr. Junghyun Nam of George Mason University will present a virtual lecture examining how protesters and police developed cooperative relationships during South Korea's 2016–17 Candlelight Protests.
Sarah Chen

A Summer of Discovery: Sarah Chen gains a global perspective on public health in Taiwan

Thursday, August 27, 2026
College of Public Health
Working alongside social workers, nurses, and families at Harmony Home Foundation, Sarah Chen's experience offered a unique window into Taiwan’s health care and social service systems while reinforcing the critical role of advocacy and human rights in advancing public health.
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Events

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Optional Practical Training (OPT), work authorization session for international students

Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
Join Life in Iowa and International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) for a comprehensive virtual Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop to learn about eligibility, application steps, and key timelines.
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Taste the Foods of Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Phillips Hall

Food often serves as a bridge between culture, tradition, and community. On Sept. 10, the University of Iowa Anne Frank Initiative invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the Jewish New Year through a special event highlighting the foods and customs of Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sept. 11 and continues through Sept. 13 in 2026, marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. The holiday is traditionally observed with symbolic foods that represent hope for a...

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Free Coffee Hour: Meet Student Leaders and Campus Administrators

Friday, September 11, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Enjoy a free coffee while meeting student leaders and campus administrators who are dedicated to supporting the University of Iowa community.
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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count...

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UI Study Abroad Fair

September 15, 2026

IMU International Ballroom
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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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.

Victor Morales in Lisbon

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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."