For Students

Add an international dimension to your IU education

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to bring IU to the world and the world to IU.

To make that possible, we support internationally focused academic programs and help IU students access quality opportunities abroad for study and research that will enhance your international awareness and understanding.

Resources for graduate students

Primary Partner Graduate Student Grant

Funding to doctorate level students interested in participating in research, creative activity, or career development projects with one of IU’s primary partner institutions.

UN SDG Opportunities

Learn how you can engage with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Summer pre-dissertation grants

Support for research-related summer travel abroad prior to conducting dissertation research there.

International enhancement grants

Support for academic training that adds or enhances an international component of a graduate degree program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers for the most common graduate student funding questions.

Add a global flavor to your undergraduate experience

Did you know that one in four graduating seniors at IU has studied abroad? The Office of Overseas Study can help you find a program that fits your interests and provide information on academic planning and funding.

Explore study abroad opportunities
An IU Kelley School of Business student sits in a desert.
A woman looks at decorative columns.
An audience watches as two soldiers fold a flag.

Students travel all over the world, including Morocco, Spain, and Greece.

International student resources

Learn about our services

Whether you’re just starting the admissions process or you’re already a student at IU, we offer a number of services to help you through your academic journey.

Patrick O’Meara Global Engagement Scholarship

This scholarship supports international undergraduate students on any IU campus who demonstrate academic excellence, an interest in global engagement, and financial need.