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

Collage of Zaharis scholarship winners 2025

Nine UI students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad

Friday, June 20, 2025
Daniel Vorwerk
International Programs
Five University of Iowa undergraduate students are able to study abroad thanks to support from the Leona Zaharis Scholarship, a fund that was established in 2022 by Cathy Zaharis (BBA finance ’82) in memory of her mother.
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UI alumnus Noah LeFevre awarded Fulbright to teach English in Bulgaria

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Ben Partridge
International Programs, University of Iowa
LeFevre (BA social studies education, political science ‘25) will teach English, lead a weekly English club through a professional high school, and be a coach for an English debate and speech group.
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UI alumna Josie Mbaye awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Monday, June 9, 2025
Ben Partridge
International Programs, University of Iowa
Josie Mbaye (BA environmental sciences ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Taiwan for 2025-26.
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Events

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Trivia Night for students

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Join Life in Iowa and International Student & Scholar Services for trivia night! Gather your friends for an exciting evening to test your knowledge and make new friends who are also staying in Iowa City over the summer!Family members are welcome to join in on the fun too, and the winning team will receive a prize. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect, and have fun!Pizza, drinks, and ice cream will be provided.Registration is required for this event so we know how much food to order.Register...
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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Discover short-term and semester study and internship programs that let you earn academic credit while immersing yourself in new cultures. Connect with study abroad advisors, faculty program directors, former participants, and academic advisors to see how international experiences can enhance your time at UI!
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2025 Stanley Award Recipients

Meet the recipients of the 2025 Stanley Award for International Research

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Honoring international students at the End-of-Year Celebration

The End-of-Year Celebration drew a crowd of students, faculty, and staff, all gathered to recognize the achievements and contributions of the University of Iowa's global community.

2024-2025 Fulbright Badge

Guiding more students to Fulbright success

The University of Iowa has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for the ninth year. International Programs leads the university's efforts in supporting applicants.

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

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."