NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and sciences college. It is the first world-class liberal arts university in the Middle East.| IIE
For over 100 years, IIE has been at the forefront of international education. The Opening Minds blog is IIE’s take on how this field continues to change.| IIE
At my very first NAFSA Conference in May 2025, I spotted a familiar face. It was Rita Rowand, my university advisor who had helped me get to the United States as an international student many years ago. The last time I’d seen her was at my graduation, and here I was, now working in international […] The post Embracing Connections: “You Will Grow and Find Opportunities You Never Thought Of” appeared first on IIE.| IIE
A New Chapter Begins This Fall This fall, more than 80 Afghan students are embarking on transformative academic journeys through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP). Supported by the Afghan Future Fund (AFF), Education Above All Foundation (EAA), Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), the Institute of International Education (IIE), and the Yalda Hakim Foundation […] The post New QSAP Cohort Begins Fall Semester Across Global Campuses appeared first on IIE.| IIE
Before launching his career in international education, Lewis Cardenas (above, center), EducationUSA Regional Manager for South Asia, was inspired by his college professor, Dr. Emanuel Yewah, who led a course, Africa: Myth and Reality. To kick start our Embracing Connections series, Cardenas shares how a college course transformed his world view and instilled an appreciation […] The post Embracing Connections: “That Moment Shattered So Many Assumptions” appeared first on IIE.| IIE
Latin America is home to extraordinary talent. Yet many high achieving students in the region are not aware of the global opportunities available to them,| IIE
About the IIE American Passport Project Annually, IIE will make grants to U.S. colleges and universities in the IIENetwork so they can help U.S. students| IIE
How Oregon State Leverages the IIE American Passport Project to Capture Study Abroad First-Timers Ask any advisor: engaging undergraduate students early| IIE
This summer, IIE was honored to join the Oxford QFI Research Forum, a global convening of researchers, educators, and advocates dedicated to advancing| IIE
Once Facing Uncertainty in Afghanistan, QSAP Scholars Deliver Remarks About Resilience and Community This Spring Photographed above, starting top left| IIE
Academic Leaders Reflect on the Mutual Benefits of Welcoming Threatened Scholars More scholars than ever before are facing repression, targeting, and| IIE
When the United Nations General Assembly established World Youth Skills Day in 2015, the goal was clear: to spotlight the importance of equipping young| IIE
The Generation Study Abroad resource hub is a compilation of IIE’s study abroad guides, tools, and expertise to support continued efforts to increase and diversify study abroad participation.| IIE
Study Abroad Among U.S. Engineering Students Has Grown More Than 5x Since Global E3’s Founding Rapid change, from biotechnologies to infrastructure to aerospace, has placed engineering in demand around the world. But how can educators ensure that engineering students are well-rounded enough to work across and thrive on international and multicultural teams? Thirty years ago, […] The post Celebrating 30 Years of Engineering Exchange with IIE’s Global E3 Consortium appeared first on...| IIE
Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity that offers a wealth of benefits beyond academic learning; studies have shown that leaving one’s home country| IIE
IIE is a global not-for-profit that designs & implements international education strategies & services, preparing students & professionals for the global workforce.| IIE
India surpasses China as the top place of origin for international students, with a record-high 331,602 Indian students in the U.S. in 2023/2024| IIE
The Institute of International Education (IIE) created the IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education in 2001 to promote and| IIE