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Mobilizing Curiosity. Engaging the World.

KU International Affairs empowers Jayhawks from all 50 states and over 105 nations to achieve their full potential by mobilizing discovery, research, and service across geopolitical borders. KUIA cultivates inclusion and collaboration across campus and the region through our engagement of the global community.

Our Work

International Affairs Around the World

1,741
international students in Fall 2024
114
countries represented on campus in Fall 2024
1,280
students traveled abroad in 2023-2024
200+
partnerships supporting international research and collaboration
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Opening Doors

"Studying abroad opened doors and opportunities for me that were always there that I never would have seen."
- Mika Schrader, 2020 graduate with degrees in history and religious studies.

Study Abroad

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International Connections

"It is important being able to understand other cultures and perspectives, and that goes for more than just between countries, it is true for inside the U.S."
- Emilia Paz Ojeda, international student and 2020 graduate in computer science

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KU International News

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Terry Koenig to receive KUIA Advisory Board International Research Award

In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the internationalization of research and education, Terry Koenig, professor of social welfare, will receive this year’s KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award.
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Jayhawks named semifinalists for student Fulbright awards

Six University of Kansas students and alumni have advanced to the semifinalist round for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, which will provide funding to study, conduct research or teach English abroad for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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2025 international travel grants open for faculty, graduate students

KU International Affairs is accepting proposals and applications for travel grants that support faculty and graduate student research and collaboration abroad.
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University announces 2025 Global Scholars

Representing diverse academic fields and countries from around the world, 15 University of Kansas second-year students have been selected as the 2025 cohort of Global Scholars.



International Events at KU

2023 - 2024 Annual Report

Read about faculty, staff and student international successes