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Explore languages, cultures, and writing to become a globally prepared, fluent, and versatile communicator.

Language. Culture. Connection.

Expertise. Scholarship. Impact.

Innovative teaching and research

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Open doors to a wide range careers, cultures, and global understanding through in-depth language study.

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Explore over a dozen languages, delve into fascinating cultures, and gain invaluable skills in critical thinking and communication. Our research-intensive environment and varied programs prepare you for global careers and meaningful engagement with the world.

News and announcements

International Programs welcomes three new faculty-directed affinity groups

Friday, September 4, 2026
Three new International Programs affinity groups are creating new opportunities for collaboration and global engagement across the University of Iowa (UI). The Southwest Asian and North African Studies Group (SWANA), the Food Studies Group (FSG), and the Global Exchange Network are the newest additions to International Programs' network of 12 affinity groups, connecting faculty, staff, and students around shared interests in research, teaching, and international engagement. To read more, click the title above!

Program offerings in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures open countless doors for students

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
With 14 areas of study in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, students have endless opportunities for success, at the University of Iowa and beyond.

CLAS's top stories from summer 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026
CLAS's most popular articles from the summer of 2026 share a theme: people and ideas thrive with the right support. From humanities research funding to mathematics outreach, these stories show how expertise, mentorship, and community create new possibilities across CLAS and beyond.

Events

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Book Club at the Museum

Monday, September 14, 2026 7:00pm to 7:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Fall 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Cap:

Sept. 14: We'll pick a book and make "junk journals" together.

Oct. 12: Bookmark...

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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count toward...

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Kaffeeklatsch/German Conversation Hour

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Come practice your German speaking skills while we get to know one another and discuss and explore culture of the German-speaking world!
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Japanese Conversation Table Fall 26

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Join the UI Japanese Program on Tuesdays to practice your Japanese language skills with fellow learners!
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