Institute of International Education

International exchange of students and scholars:by implementing some of the world's most prestigious and innovative scholarship programs in a fair and transparent manner, the Institute provides talent from around the world with access to leading institutions of higher Education and the International experience that is critical to success in the 21st century workplace. These programs are vital to promoting mutual understanding and developing global leaders, examples include: fulbright student and fulbright scholar programs which are sponsored by the u.s. department of state.

Higher Education institutional development:the Institute works closely with public and private higher Education institutions to develop high-quality academic exchange programs in coordination with government and not-for-profit organizations and corporations. Leveraging extensive networks and expertise within the higher Education community worldwide, the Institute is uniquely positioned to help shape new universities and expand the capabilities and relationships of existing academic institutions. The Institute also helps identify and develop relationships with universities in the us and other countries, examples include: the king abdullah university of science and technology (kaust) and new york university, abu dhabi.

Leadership development educational services:the Institute implements programs to build leadership skills and enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local and global challenges. Long and short term training programs implemented by the Institute connect students and professionals with peers and colleagues around the world to gain the skills and International perspectives they will need to forge solutions to global challenges, examples include: national security Education programs sponsored by the u.s. department of defense, and usaid programs.

Emergency student and scholar assistance:the Institute provides emergency assistance to scholars and students throughout the world. Through the scholar rescue fund, the Institute provides support and safe haven to academics who are persecuted as a result of their academic work. Through the emergency student fund, the Institute provides support to students facing emergencies and crises such as illness or natural disasters. The iie odyssey program provides comprehensive scholarships to refugees and displaced students around the world.research and publications:the Institute produces applied research and analysis in the field of International Education and student mobility. An example is "open doors," a comprehensive information resource produced with support from the united states department of state that documents and analyzes academic mobility between the us and the nations of the world. The Institute also provides research and program evaluation services to domestic and International government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and foundations. The Institute's publications, conferences and membership organization (iie network) help guide policies and programs in the field of International Education by providing guidance on International study programs and funding.