Through our partnerships with institutions abroad, campus internationalization initiatives, and innovative programming, we are deepening relationships and tackling global challenges.
Internationalizing our Campus
International Partnerships
The University of Iowa supports meaningful formal relationships with foreign universities and institutions.
Intercultural Training
International Student and Scholar Services offers intercultural training workshops and educational programs to help students, staff, and faculty recognize the impact culture has on our daily lives and develop effective strategies to increase intercultural awareness while improving skills.
Faculty-Directed Affinity Groups
International Programs' affinity groups create opportunities for faculty to contribute to the global mission of the UI, advance research and teaching through a focus on trans-collegiate issues and perspectives, provide opportunities for faculty and students across disciplines to interact and collaborate, and develop public engagement projects to benefit communities in Iowa and abroad.
Global Opportunities for UI Students
The University of Iowa offers countless opportunities for students to engage in international activity here on campus or overseas. International Programs can connects students to those experiences.
Celebrating International Education
International Education Month
International Education Month celebrates the many ways international education and exchange opportunities prepare citizens for community building in both national and international settings.
International Impact Award
The International Impact Award recognizes distinguished alumni and other individuals with significant ties to the UI who have made important contributions internationally or, in the case of international alumni, abroad in their home countries.
Global Student Award
The Global Student Award recognize one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad. International education advances learning and scholarship; builds understanding and respect among different peoples; and enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
Deepening Relationships
International Delegation Visits
International Programs can assist in bringing international visitors to campus.
International Alumni
International Programs celebrates our alumni, whether they live near or far. Through multiple avenues, we continue to stay connected.
Community Connections
Global Ties Iowa
Global Ties Iowa website
Global Ties Iowa on Facebook
Global Ties Iowa hosts emerging world leaders (businessmen, diplomats, academics, etc.) through programs focused on idea and cultural exchange. While sharing ideas and cultural aspects of their home countries, the networking opportunity also affords the guests to take what they have learned about Iowa and the U.S. home with them.
The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC)
ICFRC website
ICFRC on Facebook
The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council seeks to promote understanding of international issues by hosting community forums with expert speakers from around the world.
The Council hosts experts who speak on various international issues, such as foreign policy, international relations, law, history, arts and culture, the environment, politics, diplomacy, and current events.
International Women’s Club
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International Women’s Club (IWC) is a group of women from around the world who meet to share activities that promote friendship and understanding. Our activities include English classes; coffee, cooking, and craft groups; excursions; and special events. Membership is open to all women from around the world, including the U.S. For more information and membership forms click here.
Friends of International Students (FIS)
Friends of International Students (FIS) is a non-profit organization comprised of Iowa City residents interested in meeting and helping international students at the University of Iowa. FIS is affiliated with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Iowa and is organized by community volunteers. For more information and application forms, visit the FIS website.
If you would like to submit updates or additions, please email ip-communications@uiowa.edu.