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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UI alumna Emma Anderson awarded Fulbright to teach English in Tajikistan

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Emma Anderson (BA international relations and political science ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to Tajikistan for the 2026–27 academic year.
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UI alumna Kate Struble awarded Fulbright to teach English in Bulgaria

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Kate Struble (BA journalism and mass communication, ethics and public policy ’22) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Bulgaria for the 2026–27 academic year.
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UI student Lucia Rongerude awarded Fulbright to teach English in Colombia

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Lucia Rongerude (BA linguistics and Spanish ’26) is the recipient of a 2026–27 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to Colombia.

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2025 International Programs Annual Report

Our annual report showcases who we are and what we do, presenting a year-in-review of how we promote global education at the University of Iowa. 

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13th Annual Fulbright Week

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for the 13th Annual Fulbright Week April 6–10, 2026, to kick off the 2027-2028 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition!

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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!

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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."