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.
International Affairs Around the World
Opening Doors
"I went to Japan because I wanted to fully understand the things that I was learning in the classroom and from books. Now, I want to work there. International experiences can play a role in each major and in everybody's life. Definitely consider it. You can make it happen."- Jr. Booker, class of 2026, computer science major, anthropology minor
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
KU International News
Charla de Merienda Series returns for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Building Bridges: International Short Programs Initiative Helps Teenagers Build Leadership Skills
A strategic partnership takes shape: KU and the University of Regensburg
When KU and the University of Regensburg launched a small student exchange in 2008, it was a beginning that few could have predicted would grow into something larger. But as the German saying goes, “Aus kleinen Anfängen entstehen große Dinge.” Meaningful progress often takes root in simple beginnings. Over the...
Annual Report message from the Vice Provost for International Affairs Charli Bankart
Each year, our annual report is an opportunity to take a step back and reflect on KU’s accomplishments on the world stage. The past twelve months have been a testament to KU’s international engagement, strong stewardship, our shared vision as a research university with global impact, and innovative persistence in...
International Events at KU
