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Welcome to UConn Global

We serve as the university’s connection to the world, creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage globally. Our work spans international education, research, and partnerships helping UConn build a community that values global perspectives and real-world impact. From supporting international students and scholars to developing programs that foster global citizenship, we aim to prepare our community for success in an interconnected world. Through collaborative initiatives, mobility programs, and innovative curricula, we address pressing global challenges such as human rights, social justice, and sustainability. Together, we strive to make UConn a leader in global engagement while contributing to Connecticut’s economic growth and philanthropic efforts.

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Explore the World with EGL

The Experiential Global Learning (EGL) office offers opportunities for students to study internationally, domestically, and virtually with over 100+ curated programs and internships spanning all seven continents. These opportunities allow students to develop an awareness of what can be done with what is learned and a sense of empowerment from having successfully applied knowledge to authentic problems in the real world.

Discover EGL Programs

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Support for International Huskies

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) serves as a hub for international students and visiting scholars to receive immigration support and engage in specially curated intercultural programs and activities. Housed within this Center are International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Intercultural Programs and Support, and the University of Connecticut American English Language Institute (UCAELI).

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Building Global Connections

The Global Partnerships & Outreach (GPO) team works in collaboration with faculty and university administrators around the world to advance UConn’s global initiatives through partnership. With over 180 global partners, relationship building within the UConn community and its international partnerships is promoted by the GPO team through programming, research opportunities, and collaboration with university units.

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Global Training and Development Institute

The Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) offers academic services and specialized training to international students and professionals through exchange programs across multiple disciplines. Since 1961, more than 10,000 government officials, business and non-profit leaders, and university students from over 130 countries have participated in the Institute’s educational and training programs.

Training Programs

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Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute

The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute currently offers one of the largest undergraduate majors and minors in human rights, a Graduate Certificate in Human Rights, and sponsors three thematic research clusters centered on health & human rights, humanitarianism & economic and social rights. This institute is uniquely organized around joint faculty appointments made in partnership with many departments within UConn.

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International Studies Association

The International Studies Association (ISA) Headquarters, currently housed at the University of Connecticut (UConn), oversees daily operations and long-term planning. ISA staff manage member inquiries, programming, finances, news communication, conferences, grants, and member resources. They ensure the success of ISA’s Annual Convention for 7000 members, collaborating closely with leadership for an enriching experience.

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By the Numbers

180+

Institutional global partnerships

50+

Countries represented in partnerships

9th

Ranking for top national public universities

The Wall Street Journal (Sept ’23)

100+

Countries represented in student enrollment

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Land Acknowledgement

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the territory of the Eastern Pequot, Golden Hill Paugussett, Lenape, Mashantucket Pequot, Mohegan, Nipmuc, and Schaghticoke peoples who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land, and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.

Global Affairs

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