The International Studies Program at the University of Kentucky facilitates global learning by combining regional and thematic studies with language proficiency. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in public service, the private sector, academia, nongovernmental organizations, international organizations (among other fields) as well as graduate studies in a wide range of disciplines. We partner with numerous departments on campus to provide well rounded, interdisciplinary, globally focused coursework. 

Our students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning through internships and study abroad in all regions of the world. Graduates regularly receive Fulbright awards and study abroad during their undergraduate years. Most of them are also actively involved with the Society of International Studies, the Wildcat Model U.N. Club and the National Honor Society for International Studies (the Sigma Iota Rho).

We seek to provide current and prospective students with the resources, skills and opportunities to thrive in both undergraduate and graduate studies as well as in a future career. Click here to learn more about our course offerings, internships and education abroad opportunities. You can also visit the Stuckert Career Center and the Education Abroad & Exchanges office for more information.

We are always open to new ideas for strengthening our program to better serve UK students, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States and the world at large. We welcome alumni and donors to partner with and become more involved with our student-focused programming and co-curricular activities.

If you are a University of Kentucky faculty or graduate student interested in establishing a formal relationship with the International Studies Program, please let us know. It will be a joy to have you on our team.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Bess Dawson Ditsch

Email: bessdawson@uky.edu