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.

Rita Guzman wearing Hawkeye sweatshirt in Portugal; One Day for Iowa logo

Help us get more Hawks abroad!

One Day for Iowa, UI's 24-hour online giving day, is Wednesday, March 29

This year, every dollar we raise for One Day for Iowa will go towards funding more Diversity Ambassador Scholarships. With your help, we can expand this impactful scholarship program that supports the diversification of students who go abroad.

News - International Accents

Fulbright top producer graphic 2022-2023

UI hosts 10th Annual Fulbright Week - Apr 10-14

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
International Programs
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Learn how at the 10th Annual Fulbright Week.
Katherine Lyu

Creative writing student Katherine Lyu finds meaning as a student leader

Monday, March 27, 2023
International Programs
Learn more about Katherine Lyu, a junior from China majoring in creative writing and philosophy, through this Q&A piece.
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Ryann Hubbart awarded Critical Language Scholarship for second consecutive year, to study Arabic abroad this summer 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
International Programs
International studies and economics student Ryann Hubbart of Clinton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic in Nizwa, Oman. 

Events

"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit promotional image

"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit

Thursday, March 30 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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Frequências Keynote Lecture by Janaína Oliveira

Thursday, March 30, 2023 3:15pm to 4:15pm
FilmScene (Chauncey)
This is a keynote Lecture by Janaína Oliveira, Federal Instituto of Rio de Janeiro. Introduction by Christopher Harris.  
Life in Iowa: Networking Skills Workshop promotional image

Life in Iowa: Networking Skills Workshop

Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Life in Iowa, a program designed to assist international students in adjusting to life and the academic system at the University of Iowa, invites international students to attend a formal dinner to learn how to improve your networking skills, featuring guests from the Pomerantz Career Center.  
"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit promotional image

"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit

Friday, March 31 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.

student looking down at desert sand

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

photo of Iowa students holding a University of Iowa flag on the waterfront in New Zealand.

103

Countries represented by our international students

Abigail Martin Morocco dunes

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Study abroad programs offered

student lying on pentacrest in front of Home sign
"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."