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

Young Sunwoo

Engineering alumnus Young Sunwoo awarded 2026 International Impact Award

Friday, September 25, 2026
Katie Ron
International Programs
University of Iowa International Programs is pleased to announce that Young Sunwoo (MS chemical and materials engineering ’87, PhD chemical and biochemical engineering ‘93) is the recipient of the 2026 International Impact Award.
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Food Studies Group hosts “Food Around the World” during International Education Month

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Hallie Russell
International Programs
Kawaguchi Harumi

Acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi to lead bilingual reading event in Iowa City

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Hallie Russell
International Programs
The University of Iowa Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, International Writing Program, and Japanese Program will host a bilingual reading featuring acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi at the Iowa City Public Library. The event will include readings in Japanese and English by International Writing Program participants and members of the Workshop in Japanese Literary Translation.
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Events

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Gilman - Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session

Monday, September 28, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual

Join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for programs starting between December 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 (winter 2026-27, spring 2027, summer 2027, fall 2027, and academic year 2027-2028).

The presenters of these sessions, Levi Bowman and Teresa Kout, will introduce you to the Gilman, coach you on how to fill out the application, and give insight...

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BGC: Story Stitch

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
In this interactive class, we will engage in the Story Stitch activity to learn about each other through the stories shared and conversations ignited.
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The Language of Trees: A Conversation with Katie Holten

Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
The Anne Frank Initiative will welcome internationally recognized artist and environmental advocate Katie Holten to Iowa City for a conversation about her acclaimed project and book The Language of Trees.
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Tree Tour and Workshop with Katie Holten

Friday, October 2, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm
Dey House
The Anne Frank Initiative will welcome internationally recognized artist and environmental advocate Katie Holten to Iowa City.
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Life in Iowa Coffee Hours

Coffee Hour provides a welcoming space to connect with others and explore campus resources. Life in Iowa is a program hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) designed to assist international students in adjusting to life at Iowa. 

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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."