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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Happy New Year with aerial shot of Iowa City

Happy New Year from International Programs!

Monday, January 5, 2026
International Programs
Happy New Year from International Programs at the University of Iowa! As we ring in 2026, please enjoy this video wishing you all the best for the year ahead.
Indonesian Consul General in Chicago, Mrs. Trisari Dyah Paramita, Ambassador Soesilo, Nining Sri Astuti

Indonesian ambassador returns to his roots during visit to the University of Iowa

Friday, January 2, 2026
Katie Ron
International Programs
H.E. Mr. Indroyono Soesilo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States (PhD geologic remote sensing ’87) returned to Iowa, the place that set him on the trajectory that led to a career steeped in science, government leadership, and international diplomacy.
UI alumni in Taipei

Dean's Message: Happy New Year!

Friday, January 2, 2026
Russ Ganim
International Programs
Dean Ganim rings in the new year with some highlights from December including his trip to Asia where he caught up with alumni and a visit to IP by the Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S. and his wife (both alumni!).
roxanna curto in pink shirt and pink visor in front of the arc de triomphe in Paris

UI professor creates simulated European travel course with Global Curriculum Development Award

Monday, December 29, 2025
Kate Murphy
International Programs
Roxanna Curto received the Global Curriculum Development Award, which supported her travel to Europe to develop a new French tourism course at Iowa that takes students on an “imaginary journey” through French-speaking Europe.
Dawn Thomas teaching students in Spain

14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop to be held January 30

Friday, December 12, 2025
Daniel Vorwerk
International Programs
Hear from current Fulbright recipients and get guidance from university faculty and staff on the application process for teaching, research, and study opportunities abroad. Open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni, the workshop aims to support UI students and alumni in securing this prestigious award, with past UI recipients recognized globally for their contributions.
Kate Giannini staff headshot

IIHR program manager Kate Giannini receives Fulbright award for a research exchange in the Netherlands

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
College of Engineering
Kate Giannini, program manager at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, has been awarded a Fulbright and will be hosted by Deltares located in Delft, Netherlands for a six-week exchange beginning at the end of December 2025.
bird's eye view of round tables with colorful tablecloths and people eating and talking

Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal brings together Iowa students and community members

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Katie Ron
International Programs
With over 150 meals served, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for students who stay on campus during the break to join in community.
Students sitting at table with plates of Thanksgiving food

Dean's Message: Fall Celebrations

Monday, December 1, 2025
Russ Ganim
International Programs
Dean Ganim recaps International Education Month at UI - from inspiring lectures and the celebration of student achievements to cultural events and community engagement.
Kara Juhl and Autumn Tallman standing on colorful street in Buenos Aires

University of Iowa voices shine at CIEE Study Abroad Conference in Buenos Aires

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
International Programs
UI student Kara Juhl and Autumn Tallman, director, Study Abroad Health, Safety, and Risk Management, represented Iowa at CIEE 78th Annual Study Abroad Conference in Argentina.
Monica Ernberger holding a Hawkeye flag with UI students in Singapore

UI Study Abroad receives $100,000 grant from Freeman Foundation to support student internships in Asia

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Katie Ron
International Programs
The University of Iowa Study Abroad office has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation to provide scholarships to students who pursue summer internships in Asia.
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Events

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Irish Writing Program promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Irish Writing Program

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:20pm to 5:30pm
English-Philosophy Building
Learn more about this faculty-led program designed for UI students to study under the direct mentorship of an award-winning creative writing faculty member in Dublin, Ireland.
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: (Re)tracing Anne Frank: Living, Fleeing, Hiding & Writing promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: (Re)tracing Anne Frank: Living, Fleeing, Hiding & Writing

Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Virtual
Learn more about this faculty-led study abroad program designed to familiarize yourself with Anne Frank’s life and legacy by following in her footsteps in Amsterdam, the city in which she hid, when life in Germany became too dangerous.
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Free Coffee Hour: Share-A-Book

Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and start the semester off with fun and fast-paced conversations!
14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop promotional image

14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Join International Programs at the University of Iowa (UI) for the 14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop.
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Student looking down from temple in Bangkok

International Photo Contest Winners

What does global learning look like? For UI students, it’s a quiet café in Budapest or a snow-covered Iowa campus. See our 2025 International Photo Contest winners!

Olivia Dunn Fulbrighter in the Sahara Desert

14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research or creative work abroad for an academic year at no cost to you? Join us for the 14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop on Friday, January 30, 2026!

Deb Trusty and students in front of Temple of Poseidon in Sounion, Greece

Faculty-led Programs Abroad

Interested in going abroad next summer? Travel with renowned University of Iowa faculty, earn university credit, and make the world your classroom. Learn more about summer 2026 faculty-led programs at our upcoming info sessions!

Victor Morales in Lisbon

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# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students
student laying in front of letters HOME in front of Univ. of Iowa old capitol building

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Study abroad programs offered
Anna Correa standing next to other woman on colorful blue train in India

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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."