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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Congratulations to IP's Shuhui Lin and Gabby Kang, recipients of 2025 Hawkeye Excellence Awards

Critical Language Scholarship winner Brenda Gao to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Dean's Message: Celebrating International Students
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2025 Stanley Award Recipients
Meet the recipients of the 2025 Stanley Award for International Research

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.

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.

9
# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students

200 +
Study abroad programs offered

103
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."