International Education Week (IEW) is part of our ongoing efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study and learn at the University of Arizona through exchange experiences. While IEW events are not taking place in-person this year, we invite you to enjoy some virtual events that may interest you. 

After a competitive review process, the Department of Education awarded the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) a two-year grant through the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) program. 

Over the summer, Arabic classes at the University of Arizona were three times their normal size. In addition to learning Arabic with new web-based materials, students could participate in virtual cultural activities with people in Morocco. Such programming is possible in part because of funding from the Arizona Arabic Flagship Program, which has won a new $1.4 million grant for 2020-2024 – plus summer and year-long study abroad scholarships for each Flagship student – from the National Security Education Program. The University of Arizona is one of only six institutions in the country selected to host an Arabic Flagship Program, which helps undergraduate students from diverse majors reach superior-level fluency in Arabic by graduation. 

A week of virtual events, online workshops, and live advising sessions. And don't miss the scholarship raffle!

The University of Arizona is partnering with the Institute for American Universities (IAU) to offer virtual global internship opportunities to students for Spring 2021 and Summer 2021. Students can receive UA credit for international work experience with companies in Spain or France, in placements that align with students’ academic majors and interests, or future career goals.

From white, sandy beaches and swimming with dolphins, to exploring a bustling port city rich in culture, your study abroad experience in Mauritius will be unforgettable!

With historical landmarks and a sprawling city filled with culture and iconic landmarks, there is something new to discover around every corner when you study abroad in London!

From famous architectural sites to delicious food experiences, see what you can discover when you study abroad in Rome!

Study abroad in South Korea. Everywhere in Seoul, you will see the fantastic collision of old and new, with temples, fortresses, and palaces interspersed among skyscrapers and modern apartment blocks. Outside the big cities, South Korea is famous for its natural beauty, with hot springs, national parks, and beaches where you can find locals spending their weekends.

From learning about the local culture and history of the countries they visited, to volunteering at a school in Laos and spending New Year's Eve in Vietnam, UA student Reina talks about her experiences with the GEL program in Southeast Asia.