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Global engagement is for all

It is for our students, our faculty, our state, our nation, and our world. IU seeks to train the next generation of industry, government, academic, and civil society leaders; to generate research and knowledge that can help solve major global challenges; and to work in close collaboration with partners both locally and globally to improve our society. The Office of the Vice President for International Affairs promotes global engagement at IU across all aspects of the university’s mission.

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IU’s Global Gateway Network

Our Gateway offices serve as portals that link IU students and faculty to opportunities around the world, and that connect internationally based students, alumni, and partners to IU.

Accra

Ghana Gateway

Bangkok

ASEAN Gateway

Beijing

China Gateway

Berlin

Europe Gateway

Mexico City

Mexico Gateway

New Delhi

India Gateway

Explore IU’s global engagement

We provide many programs and services that advance the international dimension of teaching, learning, research, and service at IU. Explore what we have to offer.

Learn about our offices

Find out about the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs.

Discover resources

IU has many resources to support faculty and students. Find out more.

Work with partners

Interested in connecting with our partner institution overseas? Start here.

Latest global news

Professor Alwiya Omar honored with African Studies Association 2024 Outstanding Service Award

December 21, 2024
The African Studies Association presented Indiana University Professor Alwiya Omar with their 2024 Outstanding Service Award during the organization’s 67th annual meeting in Chicago on December 1... Read more about Professor Alwiya Omar honored with African Studies Association 2024 Outstanding Service Award
Exploring the world, serving at home: IU senior Kennedy Ebner ’25 pursues politics and global policy

December 18, 2024
For Kennedy Ebner, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, the journey toward a career in public service has been a blend of academic discovery, internationa... Read more about Exploring the world, serving at home: IU senior Kennedy Ebner ’25 pursues politics and global policy
Guest blog: Valerie Grau’s “transformative” COP 29 experience

December 18, 2024
Learn how Valerie Grau’s coursework and experiences at the Conference of Parties (COP29) shaped her view of climate change as a human rights issue.

Upcoming global events

IU Alumni Spotlight & Social

Saturday, February 8, 2025

All day

Alumni Weekend in Berlin with activities on February 7-8, 2025

Core Cultural Values

Friday, February 14, 2025

9 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

Knowledge. Using core cultural values, presented as contrasting value orientations, participants will think about where their own personal values fall on a cultural continuum.

Identity Across Cultures

Friday, February 21, 2025