Who We Are

Our Vision

UIC will serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Our Mission

The Office of Global Engagement supports UIC’s Strategy for Global Engagement and Internationalization. OGE collaborates with colleges and departments across UIC to expand the opportunities for faculty and students to engage in global learning and research. This includes developing faculty-led study abroad programs, exchanges, contract programs, and research collaborations.

Our Team

The Office of Global Engagement has five reporting units that, cumulatively, represent a broad-reaching enterprise of services, resources, and programs designed to advance the internationalization of UIC.

Office of International Services
Study Abroad Office
Tutorium in Intensive English
Programs for International Partnerships
UIC Global
The Director of International Affairs and Outreach

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Our vision: UIC will serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Read about UIC's strategies and goals