About Graduate School & International Education

We are committed to an engaged culture and climate of appreciation for inclusivity, access, respectfulness and civility.

Our Vision

The Graduate School and International Education is committed to developing students’ intellectual curiosity and professional success. Our faculty and staff support the University of Arkansas’ research, teaching, service and diversity missions, all while enhancing students’ academic and cultural experiences.

Our Mission

The Graduate School and International Education supports the strategic goals of the University of Arkansas to continue as a Carnegie very high research university; recruits, retains and graduates diverse high-caliber students; advocates for students and supports student success in an inclusive environment; facilitates intercultural and international experiences to increase global competencies and cultural understanding; and assists in the development of international, interdisciplinary and graduate programs.

We are

Dedicated advocates for graduate and international students and their success.

We facilitate

Global experiences that help students develop international competencies.

We assist

The University of Arkansas in excelling at research, teaching, training and service.

We develop

High-caliber graduate, international and interdisciplinary programs.

We foster

Student and scholar success and enhance the overall student academic experience.

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Our Students Lead Change

The Graduate School at the University of Arkansas has a reputation for producing some of the most influential leaders and researchers of our time. Our students work with experts in their fields who are striving to answer today’s most challenging questions. They are at the forefront of discovery and are committed to enriching the global community.

Our students ask tough questions, drive innovation, break barriers, explore every angle and solve complex problems. Our students lead change, and we want you to be a part of it.

 

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Our Perspective Is Global

The University of Arkansas is home to nearly 1,500 international students from 120 countries, united by the pursuit of a quality education. We foster an engaging campus life with international education seminars, intercultural training, and cultural immersions. We encourage students to pursue study abroad opportunities, preparing them for success in a global society.

 

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Our Approach Is Interdisciplinary

We are strong believers that complex problems must often be approached from multiple angles. This mindset has led to the development of interdisciplinary graduate degree programs that, together with the appropriate research centers, require collaboration among all of the university’s colleges. Our programs bring a holistic perspective to both old and new challenges in a variety of research areas.