2026 International Education Week
International Education Week: Nov. 16 to 20
Historically a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week recognizes and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide.
Annually, the week promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global world and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
Coordinating an IEW Event
To help promote international engagement during IEW, when submitting events on the KU Calendar, use the tag 'International Education Week' for all globally themed events happening between Nov. 16 and 20.
International Photo Contest
Have a great photo from your adventures abroad? Share your photo with us by November 12th. Winners will be announced throughout the week of November 16th. You might see your photo on monitors throughout the Lawrence campus.
Send us your photo as a .jpg and include:
1. Your name
2. Student, staff, or faculty status
3. Department or field of study
4. Brief description of where your photo was taken. Please submit photos taken within the last three years.
Photos will be placed into one of four categories: architecture, culture or cultural activity, food, or nature.
Images generated by AI will not be accepted.
Share your International Education Story
In celebration of International Education Week, KU International Affairs wants to hear Jayhawks’ international education stories. KU has a rich history of international education and research. These experiences have transformed our students, faculty, staff and alumni and add to the fabric of our institution.
KUIA will share your story on its website and social media platforms.
KU Language Tables During IEW
Monday, 11/16
Ukrainian | 3:30- 4:30 PM | Engle Library (Wescoe 2094)
Polish | 4:45-5:45 PM | Parker Library (Wescoe 2131)
Tuesday, 11/17
German| 2-3 PM | Engle Library (Wescoe 2094)
Chinese(Third Year) | 3-4 PM | Wescoe 4020
Russian| 4-5 PM | Parker Library (Wescoe 2131)
Wednesday, 11/18
Korean | 12-12:50 PM | Wescoe 4012
Tavola Italiana | 4:30-5:30 PM | Wheatfields
Thursday , 11/19
Persian| 12:30-1:30 PM | Zoom (Register Here)
Chinese(First and Second Year) | 2:30-3:30 PM | Wescoe 4012
Arabic | 4-5 PM | Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby
Kiswahili| 4-5 PM | Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby
Hablemos: Spanish Practice Table | 5-6 PM | Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room A
Friday, 11/20
Japanese | 11-11:50 AM | Wescoe 4035
Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian (BCMS) | 12:30-1:30 PM | Parker Library (Wescoe 2131)