Global Illinois
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to ensuring global perspectives and experiences are integral to the learning, discovery, and engagement across campus.
Illinois Receives 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of five U.S. institutions to receive the 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization, a national distinction recognizing excellence in embedding global engagement across teaching, research, and public engagement.
Illinois has won the Comprehensive Award twice (2008, 2026) and the Spotlight Award once (in 2025) for the IGlobal Program in the College of Education. Illinois is the only institution to have achieved this combination of awards over time.
Community
The university’s global community includes area studies and cultural centers, international offices, and thematic units that seek to foster cultural awareness and understanding.
Academics and Programs
Across more than 150 fields of study and dozens of units, the university offers range of degree, non-degree, and professional development opportunities with international and global themes.
Vision 2030 Global Strategy
Building on the university’s distinctive experience as an international campus, the Vision 2030 Global Strategy outlines five strategic priorities to position the university as a global leader in higher education and address critical global challenges to support our state, the nation, and the world.
International Education Week
International Education Week celebrates the broad impact of global education, cultural exchange, and scholarship uniquely experienced at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and within our local community.
Illinois Scholars at Risk Program
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to supporting scholars who are facing severe threats to their lives, freedoms, and well-being through the Illinois Scholars at Risk Program.
Global Engagement Map
The Global Engagement Map presents data reported by Illinois International as a world map, allowing users to explore international student and scholar statistics, active international agreements, and study abroad and global training program participation by country.
Reports and Data
Illinois International and its units compile informational reports on global engagement activities across campus, international student and scholar statistics, and study abroad program participation.
Data Dashboard
Explore the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s global engagement data.
Stories
Read about the global impact and international experiences of Illinois students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.
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