Category: News

New Program: UW Cancer Care Across Cultures in Denmark

UW Cancer Care Across Cultures adopts a comparative approach between Scandinavian and U.S. perspectives on various aspects of cancer research and healthcare systems. Join UW-Madison faculty and a cohort of fellow students for this unique opportunity to look at cancer treatment and outcomes through an international lens.

UW–Madison is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars for 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students, faculty, and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. Seven students and 11 faculty and administrators from UW–Madison accepted Fulbright awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Badgers explore the world through study abroad

Whether walking the streets of Barcelona, going on a safari in Kenya or trying the street foods in Japan, study abroad offers learning experiences that you can’t get from a textbook.

Alert: Guidance for U.S. Citizens Following South Korean President’s Declaration of Martial Law

Following President Yoon’s announcement in December 2024 to lift the martial law declaration, the situation remains fluid. U.S. citizens should anticipate potential disruptions. When in public, you should pay attention to your surroundings and exercise routine safety precautions.

2024 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students

The report ranks UW–Madison #8 among U.S. universities for total study abroad participation during the 2022–2023 academic year. A total of 2,662 students participated in study abroad programs, marking a significant increase from the previous academic year. UW–Madison is particularly strong in semester-long programs, earning the #2 spot in the U.S. in this category.

IAP Achieves Green Office Platinum Certification

IAP recognizes that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a commitment to sustainability. The office is devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison’s climate action and resilience commitment.

UW Study Abroad Fair encourages inclusion in programs

The study abroad fair allows for equal opportunity for all students to be involved in international programs through the university’s Identity Resources program. The fair includes multiple student lounges for students to connect and find necessary resources.

New Program: UW Language and the Environment in South Asia

This 3-week summer program will introduce students to the history, politics, and contemporary issues of South Asia through the unique lens of language, human rights, and the environment.

New Program: UW City as Studio: Drawing in Portugal

This program consists of two weeks of immersion in Portuguese culture through the daily practice of drawing on location. With the city as a studio, the program will be based in Porto with side trips to Lisbon and other nearby locations. This course aims to explore the city as layered space with all its diversity, complicated histories, rich materialities, and visual poetics.

New Programs in Scotland: IFSA University of Edinburgh and IFSA University of Glasgow

IFSA University of Edinburgh and IFSA University of Glasgow are both new programs in Scotland being offered for students. Both programs are available for semester or yearlong durations.