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Partnerships Are Everywhere, But How Can We Measure Them?
Through a New Survey, IIE Is Building the First Global Picture of International Academic Partnerships International partnerships have become one of the defining strategies for higher education institutions seeking to expand research, student mobility, workforce development, and global engagement. Yet despite their growing importance, the field lacks reliable global data on how these partnerships are structured, managed, and evolving. […]
QSAP Celebrates 2025/2026 Graduations in Virtual Ceremony
This spring, as students celebrated graduation on campuses around the world, the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP) recognized 74 talented and determined scholars who completed – or are expected to complete – their degrees during the 2025 – 26 academic year. Pursuing fields ranging from law to mechanical engineering, this year’s QSAP graduates earned degrees from more than 27 higher education institutions worldwide. To recognize this milestone, QSAP partners and supporters gathered for a virtual graduation ceremony on June 2, 2026. Through partnerships with higher educational institutions around the globe, QSAP provides students […]
Strengthening Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good
At APAIE 2026, IIE Experts Led Five Sessions and Hosted a Reception for Global Partners The Asia-Pacific region is playing a key role in shaping the future of international higher education. At the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference in Hong Kong, the Institute of International Education (IIE) reinforced its long-standing strategic partnerships and initiatives that create opportunities for universities, governments, students, and scholars in the region and worldwide. For more than 60 years, IIE has maintained deep […]
Recognizing Community Colleges’ Contributions to International Education
April is Community College Month. Standing at the forefront of workforce development and local economic growth, community colleges are increasingly exposing and connecting students with international education opportunities. This strategy prepares students to be more competitive in the future global workforce. Competencies such as language skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate in a globally […]
International Higher Education & Industry Partnerships: Shaping the Future of Work
IIE’s CEO, Jason Czyz, Convened an Expert Panel to Discuss the Role of International Education in Workforce Transformation At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—just two and a half hours outside of Chicago—something remarkable is happening: at any given time, hundreds of students and employers are collaborating to build solutions that meet disruption with innovation. […]
Why Student Mobility Is a Strategic Tool for Diplomacy and Workforce Development
IIE Connects Campuses Worldwide and Helps Countries Meet Global Talent Demand Many countries increasingly view academic and professional exchanges as core to building skills, fostering innovation, and expanding their global influence. Educational exchange has been instrumental for governments seeking to foster bilateral cooperation, promote talent development, and raise economic competitiveness. These international education initiatives cultivate […]
Building Capacity for Underwater Cultural Heritage Preservation in Saudi Arabia
The Course is Part of a Suite of Capacity Building Programs that IIE Supports in Partnership with the Heritage Commission The Institute of International Education (IIE) partnered with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to conduct a transformative Underwater Cultural Heritage training course in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve […]
The Quad Fellowship Expands to Japan and Beyond
Welcoming Quad Fellows in Japan opens new opportunities for innovation and collaboration in STEM across the Indo-Pacific region Since its 2023 launch, the Quad Fellowship by IIE has grown into a dynamic network of scholars advancing STEM innovation and fostering collaboration across the United States and Indo-Pacific. Initially conceived as a cooperative effort among the Quad nations—Australia, […]