KU International Short Programs

09/01/2026

Applications now open for 2027! Join students from around the world at the University of Kansas for Building Bridges: KU Global Youth Academy, a 10-day residential summer program designed to help young people ages 13-17 develop leadership, teamwork, and intercultural communication skills.

- Experience life on a U.S. university campus
- Meet new friends from different countries
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Explore future college and career pathways

Join us at KU next July and build connections that cross borders. Learn more: bridges.ku.edu

08/10/2026

Calling all EFL educators! At KU’s EFL Innovator Program, teachers from across the globe will come together to exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and build lasting professional connections. With hands-on learning, cultural immersion, and real-world applications, this is more than training: it’s a global experience.

Spots are filling now for 2027. Click below to register for the program or sign up for an upcoming informational webinar. Know an English as a Foreign Language Teacher colleague who should join? Tag or share with them.

Informational Sessions Join us for an information session where you can learn more about the program and have your questions answered in real time! Please check the date and time in your own region here, then register for whatever sessions work best for you!(Also, please be aware that the U.S. obser...

08/08/2026

What a busy summer! ISP also recently said goodbye to our visiting students from the ZJNU-KU Joint Institute Program. These 16 students spent four weeks at KU building their academic skills, strengthening their English, and exploring American culture both on and off campus. From expert faculty-led lectures to cultural excursions and campus experiences, the program offered a unique opportunity to learn beyond their classrooms in China.
Thank you for spending your summer with us. Rock Chalk!

08/06/2026

🌎 Building bridges, one friendship at a time.
This summer, students from Kansas, Japan, Paraguay, and Uzbekistan came together for the inaugural Building Bridges: KU Global Youth Academy. Over 10 days, they explored KU, developed leadership skills, exchanged cultures, and created lasting connections. Swipe to see some of our favorite moments → 💙❤️

07/04/2026

Red, white, and Jayhawk blue ❤️💙 Wishing you a happy U.S. Independence Day from our team at KU!

06/29/2026

Want to keep the World Cup welcome going? Interested in spending time with international students visiting Lawrence, and helping make their experience special? Join the KU International Short Programs list of host families!

Our hosts don't keep students overnight - instead, they're asked to provide just a "Dinner in an American Home." This short, low-stakes opportunity is a chance to meet, befriend, and enjoy the company of people from around the world. Check the link below to learn more!

Information about host families with International Short Programs at the University of Kansas

06/15/2026

Now open: A new global professional development experience for EFL educators! 🌍
The KU EFL Innovator Program is a 2-week immersive program designed to build 21st-century English teaching skills. Participants will engage in hands-on workshops, connect with global peers, and experience U.S. culture and English language immersion in Lawrence, Kansas. Registration is now open – join us on campus next spring!

05/07/2026

Whatever your group wants to study, we can make it happen! This group's focus was "emerging technologies." Their real-world learning included behind-the-scenes visits to two global technology companies: Panasonic Energy and Garmin International!

05/05/2026

Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door - our groups also get to spend their days exploring the sights, sounds, history, and culture of the whole region. ✨ Join one of our students as she takes us with her on a fieldtrip to downtown Kansas City!

04/29/2026

Thank you for your support of internationalization at KU! Through your combined generosity, KUIA received almost 100 gifts for a total of nearly $91,000. 💙🌍❤️Thank you for making one of the best ones yet!