The International Division advances international education, promotes global research partnerships, and builds inclusive excellence through the engagement of students, staff, faculty, and alumni from around the world. Through our work, we lead campus internationalization efforts that promote the Wisconsin Idea at home and abroad and ensure the university’s pre-eminence as a global leader in public education.
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A world of stories: WIRC’s International Children’s Literature event
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium hosted their annual International Children’s Literature event, bringing together K-12 educators, librarians, and children’s literature enthusiasts for a workshop exploring themes of migration and displacement.
2023-2024 International Division annual report
View the 2023-2024 annual report to see how the International Division is leading campus efforts in areas such as study abroad, language learning, area studies scholarship, program development, international collaborations, and more.
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Message from the Dean–February 2025
International students, faculty, and staff play a critical role at UW–Madison by bringing a wealth of expertise, breadth of experience, and diverse perspectives to the campus community. In a video I narrated recently for the …
Global Perspectives in Action: International Division Focuses on RISE Initiative
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, emphasizing faculty hiring, research …
New country, abundant resources, aptitude for research help undergrad build confidence
A year ago, Fengxu Li says, the idea of talking to a stranger on Zoom about himself would have simply felt too nerve-wracking and intimidating. He had only arrived in the United States in fall …
International Academic Programs and International Student Services Earn Platinum Green Office Certification
International Academic Programs (IAP) received Platinum Certification through the Green Office Certification Program for their commitment to green initiatives. The Green Office Certification Program assists UW–Madison offices in becoming more sustainable workplaces. The program provides …
International Division Staff Excellence Awards
Since 2018, International Division Staff Excellence Awards have recognized exceptional accomplishments and efforts of International Division staff members in their work in support of the mission of the International Division. Each year two awards are …
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Upcoming events
- February
- February 16
- February 17CPT Workshop: ISS Advising Workshop SeriesAdvising Workshop: hosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, Online
- February 17
- February 18“Godna/Tattoo: The rearticulation of Indian traditions in Post-Indentured Trinidad” LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series12:00 PM, 206 Ingraham Hall
Also offered online - February 18