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
KU Applied English Center to implement curriculum changes focused on student flexibility
The Applied English Center will launch a redesigned curriculum in fall 2026 that replaces larger combined English classes with more skill-focused courses to better support student schedules and learning needs. The new structure maintains existing learning outcomes and accreditation while making it easier for students to fit AEC courses into their academic plans.
Three KU students selected for Fulbright awards
Three University of Kansas students have been chosen for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning placements as English teaching assistants in Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Taiwan.
Application deadline approaching for KU’s Building Bridges: Global Youth Academy
The University of Kansas is encouraging students ages 13–17 to apply soon for the inaugural cohort of Building Bridges: KU Global Youth Academy, a new 10‑day immersive summer program for participants from Lawrence, across the U.S. and around the world.
Partners across the globe join KASC and CGIS for virtual symposium, "Global African and Asian Studies: Perspectives across the Americas”
KU's African Studies and Global & International Studies centers hosted a Jan. 31 virtual event on “Global African/Asia Studies,” connecting four North and Central American universities to advance Global Africa—viewing the world through African experiences. It’s already spawning more symposia (Brazil, Africa), an in-person Costa Rica gathering, and remote KU workshop participation in May 2026.
International Events at KU
