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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Loyce Arthur receives Fulbright to Indonesia to study and teach costume design

Thursday, May 2, 2024
The University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Loyce Arthur, associate professor of design in the UI Department of Theatre Arts, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Bali, Indonesia, for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Carolyn Hartley receives Fulbright to Kosovo to research domestic violence

Thursday, May 2, 2024
The University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Carolyn Hartley, associate professor in the UI School of Social Work, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Kosovo for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Dean's Message: April is the busiest month

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Dean Ganim discusses multiple events held in April, including a WorldCanvass program featuring the UI/USAID cooperative agreement, an international faculty mentoring panel, and visits to Iowa by two African delegations and the former Belgian ambassador to the U.S., Dirk Wouters.

Events

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Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Monday, May 6, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.
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International Student Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us in celebrating the countless achievements of our international students and their accomplishments in reaching graduation. During the celebration, we will recognize outstanding graduating international students in the following categories: Leadership, Academic and Scholarly Achievement, Engagement, Advocacy, & Service, the Most Unique Curricular Practical Training (CPT), as well as faculty and staff who supported these students during their journey at Iowa. All graduates in this academic...
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Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.
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Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Monday, May 13, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.
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Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.
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Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Monday, May 20, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.
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Celebrating international education

The International Programs 2023 Annual Report provides an overview of the past year’s activities, projects, research, events, statistics, student and faculty achievements, photos and more. 

Read the 2023 report
Delegates from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Kosovo and USAID

Strengthening ties between higher education and the private sector

Through a USAID-funded cooperative agreement, UI experts will lead efforts to increase cooperation between Kosovo and the state of Iowa to increase economic opportunities for Kosovo youth.

Learn more about these efforts
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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 eighth year. International Programs leads the university's efforts in supporting applicants.

Read more about this designation

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Number of years Iowa 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."