Country flags from around the world in front of an office building

The Center for International Education (CIE) facilitates formal agreements with higher education institutions around the world and internationally focused collaborations in UWM’s local community.

College of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Brett Peters at partnership agreement signing ceremony with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
College of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Brett Peters (second from right) at a partnership agreement signing ceremony with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.
UWM Provost Johannes Britz with Hessen (Germany) State Minister Prof. Dr. R. Alexander Lorz
Former Provost Johannes Britz with Hessen (Germany) State Minister Professor R. Alexander Lorz.
Visit to recruitment agent partner International University Exchange Center, Korea
A visit to recruitment agent partner International University Exchange Center, Korea.
UWM presentation to staff and students at Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
A UWM presentation to staff and students at Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan.

International

CIE extends UWM globally by supporting the development and administration of formal partnership agreements between UWM and universities, research centers and other education institutions abroad. These agreements serve UWM and its partners by promoting a range of activities, including collaborative research and teaching, outbound study abroad, faculty and student exchange, and international student enrollment. Activities of this sort not only benefit the individual faculty, students and staff who participate in them directly, they also contribute to UWM’s and its partners’ wider communities by fostering environments that encourage global understanding, cooperation and problem-solving.

International Partnership Agreements Overview

Local

Global issues affect everyone, and many of the challenges facing Wisconsin’s communities are also global. Through its Institute of World Affairs (IWA), CIE is deeply engaged in the local community, forming partnerships with a wide range of organizations and networks to bring a global perspective to local issues.

IWA programs depend on a vibrant and diverse network of media, business, K-12 and community partners interested in expanding global awareness and connections in our city and state. Partnerships across campus and the community infuse IWA programs with new ideas and perspectives, bring diverse community members together, and deepen the impact of global education outreach programs.