We value the culture, beliefs and perspectives of individual by creating, supporting and promoting opportunities to immerse our students, faculty, staff and community members in interculturally enriched programming at home and abroad.

About International Affairs

We support growth for the UMKC community in areas such as cross-cultural communication, civil discourse and global competency. We hope to create a community that shares freely of themselves and reaches beyond the geographical borders of campus to participate in the global community.

Services

  • International study abroad and educational exchange programs, research and fellowships
  • Intercultural programming
  • Global partnerships
  • Nationally competitive, prestigious fellowships and scholarships
  • The admission, orientation and support of international students and scholars

 

Discover Your Path

UMKC Leads in Helping Students Secure National Student Scholarships

UMKC students have achieved an impressive 50% success rate in applying for Gilman Scholarships, twice the national average of 25%.

UMKC Unveils Victor Wilson Learning Collaborative to Boost Student Achievement

Space will centralize and enhance university academic support services

Kansas City Legend Jerry Reece Honored with the Hugh J. Zimmer Award for Excellence in Urban Education

The award recognizes champions for urban education who have made significant contributions to further education in the greater Kansas City Area