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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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.
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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.
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Events

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

Monday, December 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
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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Building our Global Community: Story Stitch

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual

Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; Rudia W. Kihura, PhD., Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services

Description:

In this interactive class, we will engage in the Story Stitch activity to learn about each other through the stories shared and conversations ignited. This activity involves splitting into groups with each...

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Exploring Major Determinants of Health in Spain promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Exploring Major Determinants of Health in Spain

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Join UI Professor Lucas Carr to explore major determinants of health outcomes in Spain.
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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Dreaming of doing your own research abroad? The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out a research or fieldwork project overseas.
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Commitment to Internationalization Lecture: Featuring Iowa alumna Karri Goeldner Byrne

Join Byrne and International Programs to explore how the sudden 83% drop in U.S. foreign aid funding is forcing a shift in problem-solving on global issues. The lecture looks beyond previous aid models to present a clear vision of the future; one where private enterprise and local markets become the primary drivers of progress.

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Multicultural Showcase

All are welcome to attend the University of Iowa 2025 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. (CST) in the International Ballroom (2nd floor, Iowa Memorial Union). The Multicultural Showcase is part of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Month in November.

Mo Haskins and students in front of waterfall in the Dominican Republic

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
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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."