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

Dean Ganim with Ana Jimenez and Myle Duong in Vienna

Dean’s Message: European Partnerships

Saturday, November 1, 2025
Russ Ganim
International Programs
From hosting emerging scholars in genetics and public health to strengthening connections in Italy, Austria, and Kosovo, Dean Ganim shares highlights from a month rich in international collaboration.
Illustration of Ethan Wattleworth and Hannes Weissensteiner

Two fates, intertwined

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Tippie College of Business
When Ethan Wattleworth was a child, he received a life-saving stem cell donation from Hannes Weissensteiner, who lived in Germany at the time and was a match. After starting CIMBA, the Tippie College of Business’ study abroad program in Italy, Wattleworth was able to meet Weissensteiner for the first time.
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Korean Studies Research Network to host fall and spring lectures exploring ecology, memory, and identity in Korea

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Daniel Vorwerk
International Programs
The lectures will explore Korean memory, identity, and representation with the first looking at how ecology and history intertwine in Jeju’s Giving Forest, and the second investigating how North Korean refugee authors challenge dominant narratives through fiction.
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Events

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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Writing Workshop

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It sends undergraduate and graduate students abroad for eight weeks of intensive language learning and cultural immersion.
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Study Abroad in Germany & Austria: Information Session

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Phillips Hall
Interested in studying abroad in Germany or Austria? Join us to explore Study Abroad programs that can help you complete your German major or minor while gaining global experience.
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Pecha Kucha - Glocal at Iowa

Friday, November 7, 2025 11:30am to 12:30pm
Iowa City Public Library
Using the fast-paced and visually engaging Pecha Kucha format—meaning “chit-chat” in Japanese—five student speakers will share their most meaningful “glocal” experiences in six-minute presentations composed of 20 timed slides.
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Free Coffee Hour: International Student Orientation Reunion

Friday, November 7, 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, while reconnecting with the peers you met during orientation.
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Free Coffee Hour: International Student Orientation Reunion

Enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, while reconnecting with the peers you met during orientation. Share how the semester is going and have a few laughs as you reflect and catch up!

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International Photo Contest

The photo contest is now closed. Winners will be announced soon!

Mo Haskins and students in front of waterfall in the Dominican Republic

Faculty-led Programs Abroad

Interested in going abroad next summer? Travel with renowned University of Iowa faculty, earn university credit, and make the world your classroom. Learn more about summer 2026 faculty-led programs at our upcoming info sessions!

Victor Morales in Lisbon

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# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students
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Study abroad programs offered
Anna Correa standing next to other woman on colorful blue train in India

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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."