Welcome to the University of Rochester Global Awards, an initiative established by the Office for Global Engagement to recognize individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to our institution’s global mission of Meliora. Aligned with the University’s Strategic plan, … Continued

Press Release The University of Rochester’s Office for Global Engagement announces the inaugural University Global Awards, commencing in the spring semester of 2024. These awards are designed to commend individuals who have made remarkable contributions to advancing Rochester’s motto of … Continued

Join the University of Rochester for Virtual India Connect! When: Every Wednesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM India Standard Time (IST) Open to: Prospective students from India and their parents. Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting Registration – Zoom Meeting ID: 982 … Continued

  Caption:  Fulbright Scholar in the University of Rochester: Brazilian pianist Érico Freire Bezerra is currently pursuing a DMA in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Harley. We had … Continued

Welcome to the University of Rochester’s Office for Global Engagement’s Q&A series, known as ‘UR Global.’ This initiative is all about connecting with future international students, scholars, and researchers. We are here to shed light on the University’s leaders and … Continued

Welcome to the University of Rochester’s Office for Global Engagement’s Q&A series, known as ‘UR Global.’ This initiative is all about connecting with future international students, scholars, and researchers. We’re here to shed light on the University’s leaders and change-makers … Continued

Alexis Sparapani, a Ph.D. candidate from the CONICET Research Center in Argentina, spent three months as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Rochester. His primary focus during this period was the “All-Optical Switching Using Spatio-Temporal Analogies in Media with Arbitrary Nonlinear Profiles” project at the Institute of Optics, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The University and its Office for Global Engagement are monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and evaluating the potential safety concerns for our travelers around the world. With University travelers’ safety and security in mind, please see below … Continued

As summer approaches, it is an appropriate time to remind faculty and staff of the important international travel and security resources available through the Office for Global Engagement. Registering with the office well prior to departure is a smart start, … Continued

Join more than 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections and greater mutual understanding. Applications due September 15, 2023.

The Office for Global Engagement extends support to everyone impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria.  For our international students worrying about loved ones at home while also coping with the pressures of academic life here in Rochester, … Continued

The killing of 11 people at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, has sent waves of sorrow and anger across the nation about the loss of life during a time that is supposed to be filled with … Continued

University Faculty and Staff: We know global situations can change quickly. As such, faculty and staff must make use of all available resources when planning international business travel. It simply makes good sense. Registering with UR’s Office for Global Engagement … Continued

Fellowships for North American institutions to host at-risk scholars from Ukraine   Scholars at Risk (SAR) has announced new fellowship support for SAR network member institutions in North America looking to host threatened and displaced scholars from Ukraine. The purpose … Continued

Applications are now open to U.S. universities interested in hosting a 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence. Learn more.

The German Research Foundation (DFG) will host a virtual matchmaking event for researchers in October. Looking for funding opportunities for collaborative projects? Learn more.

Some journeys to the University of Rochester are more arduous than others. Learn more about how the University of Rochester is supporting international students and scholars in crisis.

If you’ve ever dreamed of studying in Italy, you’re in luck! The University’s Center for Education Abroad has a program just for you. Located just an hour southeast of Florence, the city of Arezzo is steeped in beautiful history, art, … Continued

Message from Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Jane Gatewood, to international students and scholars on spring 2022 return.

Join in the celebration of international education and exchange worldwide. The University will be hosting multiple events throughout the month of November in support of International Education Week (IEW), November 18-22!

The Burgett Intercultural Center would like to extend a warm invitation for you to attend this year’s Communal Principles Day: Showcase & Grants Reception. April 25, 2019, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

A record 27 University students and recent alumni have been named semifinalists in the Fulbright US Student Grant Program, the government’s flagship international educational exchange program!