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

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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Take your first steps towards a life-changing experience.

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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

Learn how much it costs to study abroad and how to utilize financial aid and apply to scholarships.

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Health & Safety Abroad

Learn how to understand and mitigate risks while planning for a healthy, safe and secure time abroad.

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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."

Sauda Abdullahi

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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."  

Alex Hefel

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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."

Melanie Flores

Scholarships

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Study Abroad News

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University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair returns September 15

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.
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Want to study abroad? Here's where Iowa students should start

Friday, July 31, 2026
Learn essential steps and resources for students interested in global experiences through the University of Iowa
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UI alumna Brenda Gao awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Brenda Gao (BS psychology ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026–27 academic year.

Events

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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count...

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