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

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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Sauda Abdullahi in the Scottish Highlands

"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."

Alex Hefel with scenic background holding Hawkeye flag

"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."  

Kevin Drahos outside a theatre in Madrid

"Now reflecting on my time in Madrid, I can confidently say that studying abroad had a profound impact on my identity. I feel more in touch with myself, my community, and global LGBTQ+ culture."

Scholarships

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Study Abroad News

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My journey of self-discovery through London and Wales: a business student's reflection on studying abroad

Thursday, April 18, 2024
"London welcomed me with open arms, offering me a glimpse into the rich tapestry of European culture."
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UI alumnus William Jones awarded Fulbright to Germany

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
William Jones, who received a BA in August 2023, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for 2024-25. 
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UI student Wyatt Hellman awarded Fulbright to Taiwan

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wyatt Hellman, who will receive a BS in international relations and a BA in Asian languages and literatures from the University of Iowa in May 2024, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2024-25.

Events

A Celebration of Global Service-learning: International Perspectives: Xicotepec 2024 promotional image

A Celebration of Global Service-learning: International Perspectives: Xicotepec 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm
College of Public Health Building
University of Iowa service-learning students who traveled to Xicotepec over spring break will give a public presentation on their classroom and service experience, how it has changed them, and what meaning it may have for them in the future as they leave the university to begin their careers. Come see and hear how Rotary District 6000 and the University of Iowa have partnered to offer a unique and often life-changing experience for young learners over the past 17 years.
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