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 …
International Students
Big Ideas, Short Stories: Two UW–Madison International Students Shine in 3MT Competition
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 …
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 …
Sharing Cultures with the Community: UW–Madison’s International Reach Program
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 …
Message from the Dean-November 2024
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 …
2024 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students
UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students in the 2024 Open Doors Report.
Global storyteller: A journey in media communications from South Korea to the U.S.
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 …
LCTL Career Fair opens doors for language learners
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 power of political theory: UW – Madison PhD student Hyemin Park
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 …
Open Doors Report ranks UW-Madison as #12 for study abroad, #20 for international students
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 …