Units

Illinois International's reporting units are dedicated to supporting campus internationalization and global learning by offering engaging programs, academic initiatives, and administrative services.

Global Communication

Global Communication provides expertise and services in the field of marketing and communications, including: branding, public relations, speech writing, journalism, graphic design, social media, outreach, and web management.

Global Education and Training

Global Education and Training (GET) prepares today’s global workforce by providing transformative customized executive training programs, professional capacity building opportunities, and academic certificate programs. Learn more about GET.

GET has two reporting units: the Intensive English Institute (IEI) and the Shanghai Office. The IEI helps international students improve their English language proficiency through a diverse set of courses tailored to meet the students' language and professional-training needs. The Shanghai Office serves as a liaison between the university and public and private agencies, alumni, and current students in China.

Global Relations

Global Relations facilitates inter-institutional agreements and partnerships between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and other universities, governmental agencies, organizations, and private sector corporations. Learn more about Global Relations.

Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange

Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE) provides exceptional study abroad experiences through academically and professionally integrated pathways for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about IAGE.

International Safety and Security

International Safety and Security monitors world events, responds to student, faculty, and staff incidents abroad on a 24/7 basis, and increases the quality of and access to pre-departure training for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students, faculty, and staff traveling internationally. Learn more about International Safety and Security.

International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) serves the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's international community and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. Learn more about ISSS.

Shared Services

The shared services units manage the core operations of Illinois International in the areas of International Business Operations, Human Resources, and Shared Administrative Services.