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 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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9 UI students awarded Gilman Scholarships to study and intern abroad in 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Ben Partridge
International Programs, University of Iowa
Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, 9 University of Iowa (UI) students—eight of whom are Iowa natives—have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to support study or internship experiences abroad.
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Six UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to complete internships abroad

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Daniel Vorwerk
International Programs
Six University of Iowa undergraduate students received the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to support their internships abroad in Japan, Ireland, Kenya, Austria, and South Africa. Learn more about how this scholarship supports UI students in achieving their global learning goals.
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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.

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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."