Office of Global Affairs UW in the World University of Washington

The Office of Global Affairs web site provides a gateway for exploring the global dimensions of the UW, linking students, faculty and visitors to a wide array of exciting opportunities, experiences and knowledge.

Student Opportunities for Programs, Exchanges, Internships and Independent Study

The Office of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) links students to an extensive array of study abroad programs, internships and university exchanges around the world. Through a variety of advising and programming services IPE provides invaluable support to both UW students abroad and visiting international students at the UW.  More »

Travel Emergency

International emergency assistance is available to all University of Washington members overseas on university-related business or study abroad programs. An emergency is any situation which poses an immediate or potential risk to the safety, security, or health of UW students, faculty or staff abroad.

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Study Abroad Insurance

The University of Washington requires that all UW students participating in foreign study or research programs purchase UW Study Abroad Insurance.

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Global Operations Support

This site offers a range of information for faculty, staff and students about support for global operations. The site is produced by the Global Support Project, a university-wide initiative to improve the operational infrastructure for world-wide research and education.

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UW International MOU

A UW International Memorandum of Understanding (UW I-MOU) is a broad statement of cooperation by which the University of Washington and a non-U.S. institution initially express an interest in establishing a new relationship that may result in future collaborative activities.

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For International Visitors

This section is for Prospective International Students, Prospective Visiting Scholars, Prospective Participants in VISIT Program, and International Delegations.

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Mali Travel Warning


January 11, 2013

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning for Mali, and warns U.S. citizens against all travel to the region.  Read the complete travel warning here.