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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Shuhui Lin and Gabby Kang at Hawkeye Excellence Awards

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

Monday, May 5, 2025
Gabby Kang, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) peer assistant, received a Tom Rocklin Meet the Challenge Award, and Shuhui Lin, ISSS international education program and student affairs advisor, received the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Brenda Gao to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Brenda Gao, a University of Iowa student studying psychology, from Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Japanese this summer in Okayama, Japan.
Shuhui Lin and Fascha Aryasa at end of year celebration 2025

Dean's Message: Celebrating International Students

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Dean Ganim celebrates our international students, reflects on a visit from colleagues from Ghana and Kenya, and comments on recent study abroad and Fulbright events.

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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."