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

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Studying abroad programs becoming more popular among UI students

Monday, February 17, 2025
Study abroad numbers are rising after COVID-19 had caused decreases, with Italy and Spain as the most popular destinations.
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Why worldwide university connections with the private sector lead to student success

Monday, February 17, 2025
People from all over the world came together to discuss how university and private sector partnerships lead to student success at the 2025 Provost's Global Forum at the University of Iowa.
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Teach, study, or conduct research abroad for free - join UI’s Fulbright Week to learn how

Friday, February 14, 2025
Take part in multiple sessions that cover the various aspects of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Events

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Building our Global Community: Developing Your Intercultural Insight

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to commonalities and differences,” and...
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International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Wednesday, February 19, 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.
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UI Lunar New Year Celebration 2025

Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual
All across Asia, the arrival of spring is celebrated, and for Chinese, Korean, and various Southeast Asian communities, it is marked with the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar. 
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Building our Global Community: Developing Your Intercultural Insight

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to commonalities and differences,” and...
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International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Wednesday, February 26, 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.
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Engaging Across Cultures: Employment

Monday, March 3, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
Instructors: Jennifer Teitle, PhD, Assistant Dean for Graduate Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate College, and Meng Xiao, PhD, Career Counselor, Graduate College Description: This session will help guide graduate and professional students to map out their career path after graduation. Facilitators will help tackle some concerns international graduate students might have regarding employment in the United States. Facilitators will assist participants to discover potential career...
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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.

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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.

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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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# 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."