International education is all about expanding horizons, making connections, and establishing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries. To sum it up - we want you to EXPLORE. Explore opportunities to study abroad for American students, explore exchange programs for international students to come to the United States, explore fields of study that need bright minds including STEM, explore the great minds that are changing the world after having been part of a U.S. exchange program, explore languages and cultures new to you, and explore all the opportunities international education offers.  

We're looking forward to International Education Week (IEW) 2024, November 18-22! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

Get involved

We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, associations, and community organizations. Individuals and institutions tend to hold IEW events as it is convenient for them in their local communities. We want you to celebrate as much and as often as you like. To that end, we are providing promotional materials that allow you the flexibility to promote events whenever they may be planned.

To connect with and host international exchange participants living in your own community, contact the Global Ties office near you.