University of Wisconsin–Madison
At UW–Madison, global engagement is embedded in the academic experience, and it is reflected in the number of students studying abroad and in the many countries represented by our international community. The 2025 Open Doors report, released by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and …
From the health of Wisconsin’s dairy cows to improving the insurance claims process for victims of natural disasters, two UW–Madison international students, finalists of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, showed how big ideas can be told in bite-sized, impactful stories. The mere thought of boiling down the entirety of your research into a …
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 International Division, we explored the history of UW–Madison’s global engagement. It was fitting to begin by recognizing that international students …
In a world that becomes more interconnected by the day, cultivating cross-cultural understanding and global awareness can be as simple as a conversation. International Reach, a program run by International Student Services (ISS), proves just that. The International Reach program, originally started by an international student and Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) in 1989, …
November is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year: International Education Week (IEW)! The week is a time to celebrate achievements in international education and exchange, and the activities highlighted on the IEW website showcase the ways that the International Division and our campus partners connect Wisconsin to the …
UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students in the 2024 Open Doors Report.
From action and drama in films to the way that it brings the world together, Yeongbin “Ellen” Jeon has always had a passion for media communications. A communications arts major specializing in radio, television and film, Jeon has embraced every opportunity to foster connections in a new environment through media. She even chose to pursue …
The fifth annual Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair connected language learners with diverse leaders and experts across sectors, demonstrating the abundant opportunities available for those who master less commonly taught languages. Hosted by the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) of the Language Program Office, alongside several other campus and community partners, the …
Hailing from South Korea, Hyemin “Hamni” Park brings a unique perspective to the UW–Madison political science PhD program. She sat down with the International Division to discuss her research on how East Asian thinkers grappled with Western political concepts, her decision to pursue graduate studies at UW–Madison, and the supportive environment she’s found within the …
UW–Madison continues to be a top U.S. university for study abroad and international students, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report, which is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The report listed the UW as #12 among all U.S. …