The Irish Writing Program is a rigorous creative writing study abroad program requiring talent, commitment, and discipline. Its goal is to help aspiring writers become better at their craft. The program offers six semester hours of credit and has two components: writing workshops and an interdisciplinary Irish literature and culture course. 

Winning the most prestigious literature award for her first novel, Hispanic studies Professor Ana Merino reflects on her love for Iowa City’s culture and its influence on her accomplishments.

This fall I spent 4 months living, studying, and traveling in Valencia, Spain. I had an unbelievable experience filled with food, culture, language, oranges, and fun! Valencia is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and is the most perfect city anyone could live in

Come and learn about this amazing study abroad opportunity in Madrid, Spain!

The University of Iowa School of Music, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, and International Programs present a performance by the Masa Ishikawa Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall

World experiences shape new International Programs leader

What does the museum of the 21st century look like? What does it house? What is its role in the community? Does it see itself differently than museums of the past? And how do galleries, libraries, archives, and museums capture the zeitgeist of the time and reinvent themselves as expectations change? Join us for the first WorldCanvass program of 2020, when our guests will explore the future of museums. WorldCanvass begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, at MERGE, 136 South Dubuque Street. The event is free and open to the public with a pre-show reception from 5-5:30 p.m.

Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!  

Academic Year in Freiburg alumni are cordially invited to join us in Freiburg for the 60-Year Anniversary of the program! 

Learn how the Iowa caucuses work, their role in the process of electing the next president of the United States, and how domestic and international students can participate.