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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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

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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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Faculty-led study abroad programs advance student success through global learning

Thursday, September 3, 2026
University of Iowa faculty-led study abroad programs give nearly 170 students hands-on global learning experiences across 10 international locations in 2026.
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A Summer of Discovery: Sarah Chen gains a global perspective on public health in Taiwan

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Working alongside social workers, nurses, and families at Harmony Home Foundation, Sarah Chen's experience offered a unique window into Taiwan’s health care and social service systems while reinforcing the critical role of advocacy and human rights in advancing public health.
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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.

Events

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Gilman - Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session

Monday, September 28, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual

Join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for programs starting between December 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 (winter 2026-27, spring 2027, summer 2027, fall 2027, and academic year 2027-2028).

The presenters of these sessions, Levi Bowman and Teresa Kout, will introduce you to the Gilman, coach you on how to fill out the application, and give insight...

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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Virtual
The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out international research or fieldwork projects.
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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Information Session

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
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