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 - International Accents

Kang Shang

Kang Shang will leverage Iowa education to expand family business globally

Monday, March 20, 2023
International Programs
Kang Shang is a marketing major from China. Learn more about his UI education and future plans as a global entrepreneur through this Q&A piece.  
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Abigail Fowler to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
International Programs
International studies student Abigail Fowler of North Liberty, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program. 
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In the news: UI Center for New Music to present a festival of music by living Israeli composers

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Press-Citizen
The UI Center for New Music will host an exciting, vibrant, international festival April 17-23 featuring music by living Israeli composers in collaboration with the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.

Events

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"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit

Tuesday, March 21 to Sunday, April 2, 2023 (all day)
Phillips Hall
With the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, a cohort of Fulbright photographers, both Ukrainian and American, found themselves at the epicenter of momentous events, equipped with their ultimate weapon, their cameras. They managed to capture the tragic and heroic, devastating, and hopeful moments of present life in Ukraine. These photos were exhibited for the first time in fall 2022 at the Vinnytsia Museum of Art, Ukraine.  The University of Iowa is proud to host the "Ukraine: War and...
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Discover Study Abroad

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:30pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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War and Resistance: An Evening of Poetry to Promote Peace and Democracy

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Phillips Hall
UI International Programs and the UI Center for Language and Culture Learning invite you to "War and Resistance: An Evening of Poetry to Promote Peace and Democracy," on Tuesday, March 21, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., in 120 Phillips Hall.
"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit promotional image

"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit

Wednesday, March 22 to Sunday, April 2, 2023 (all day)
Phillips Hall
With the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, a cohort of Fulbright photographers, both Ukrainian and American, found themselves at the epicenter of momentous events, equipped with their ultimate weapon, their cameras. They managed to capture the tragic and heroic, devastating, and hopeful moments of present life in Ukraine. These photos were exhibited for the first time in fall 2022 at the Vinnytsia Museum of Art, Ukraine.  The University of Iowa is proud to host the "Ukraine: War and...
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Guiding more students to Fulbright success

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

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Celebrating a year of global engagement

The International Programs 2022 Annual Report is now available. The report offers a glimpse into the many ways in which the UI is internationalizing its campus.

Olivier

Recognizing the accomplishments of our alumni

Olivier Munyeshyaka obtained a master’s degree in accountancy at the UI and currently works at the Rwanda Innovation Fund, a government-funded investment firm which invests in technology startups across Africa.

UI Passport Office

Apply for a U.S. passport right here at the University of Iowa. Serving both the UI community and the general public.

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Number of years UI has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students

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Countries represented by our international students

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Study abroad programs offered

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"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."