International experiences can help you enhance your degree, stand out to employers, and transform you into a global citizen.

University of Iowa Study Abroad is excited to help you plan and execute your international experience! Once you're ready, our expert team of advisors can walk you through each step of the way, from deciding which programs can help you advance your degree to funding opportunities, and more.

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International Opportunities

From short-term faculty-led opportunities to academic year programs and global internships, our sponsored programs have something for everyone.

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Finances

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"I valued my experience abroad so much and would recommend it to any student or individual who is thinking about it. It was quite literally life-changing and I’m very grateful to have ever had the opportunity to experience it."

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"As a first-generation college student who had never previously been out of the country, I could not have asked for a better study abroad experience... For anyone who is on the edge of whether to study abroad, I would say that it is 100 percent worth it."  

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"I never imagined myself studying abroad or getting to visit the desert and other countries in Latin America, but thanks to the support of my family, friends, and the study abroad office here at the university I was able to make this dream come true."

Scholarships

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Study Abroad News

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A leap into the unknown: how studying abroad in Ireland transformed my life

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Rose Grau, a fourth-year marketing and journalism student at the University of Iowa, shares her transformative experience studying abroad in Cork, Ireland.
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Meet Study Abroad's 2025 Spring Global Access Ambassador awardees

Monday, January 6, 2025
Meet the 2025 spring recipients. From exploring the rich history and resilience of Ireland to delving into the vibrant culture of Argentina, these students are set to embark on transformative journeys.
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Meet Study Abroad's 2024 winter Global Access Ambassador awardees

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The scholarship is intended to support students who study abroad with the intent to serve as Global Access Ambassadors upon their return to the UI campus

Events

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Study Abroad Information Session: Paris on Film

Friday, January 24, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
Learn how you can study abroad this summer in Paris with University of Iowa Professor Paula Amad during this information session!
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Study Abroad Information Session: Shakespeare's England

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
English-Philosophy Building
Through the Shakespeare’s England program, you will join UI Professor Jonathan Wilcox and explore London’s streets, museums, and theaters to see the way the city inspired some of the greatest writing in English.
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CIMBA Italy Fall Semester Info Session

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Join CIMBA alumni to learn all about studying abroad in scenic Pieve del Grappa, Italy! This info session will focus mainly on our fall semester program, including academics, cultural extracurriculars, travel, and finances. Students enrolled in Tippie's CIMBA Italy study abroad program take Iowa classes for Iowa credit and enjoy activities such as dinners with local families, pizza-making class, survival Italian, volunteering, hiking in the Dolomites, and more! Additionally, independent travel time is built into the program to allow students to soak up more of Italy and of Europe during the 12-week semester. Applications are currently open for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Learn more on our website!
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