The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers international students more than 200 high-quality academic programs and a diverse campus community, all located in a safe, affordable U.S. city. Over the past 40 years, UNO's international student population has grown to more than 1,700, representing 131 countries. These students from around the world add to the diversity of thought and cultural perspectives on UNO's campus, creating opportunities for meaningful international exchanges right here in Omaha. A young man from Saudi Arabia debates international policy with a sophomore from Wahoo, Nebraska; an aspiring entrepreneur from Japan meets executives at an Omaha-based Fortune 500 firm – these global exchanges change lives and, in turn, the world.
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The World Meets Here
What's New
Turkish unrest hits home for Creighton student and UNO professor
Omaha World-Herald (6-9-2013)
Photo from Bethsaida, Israel, is Readers' Choice
Omaha World-Herald (6-2-2013)
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo: Largest in world
Omaha World-Herald (6-1-2013)
Amid the strife of Afghanistan, UNO prof in Kabul sees ray of hope
Omaha World-Herald (5-9-2013)
Getting inventions from labs to market is goal at UNO
Omaha World-Herald (5-5-2013)
Peter Kiewit Institute redesign creates room for labs, collaboration
Omaha World-Herald (4-29-2013)
Nebraska City Rotary Club hosts UNO international students
Nebraska City News-Press (4-19-2013)
Former U.S. Ambassadors discuss Arab Spring, future of Middle East nations
KIOS Omaha Public Radio (4-15-2013)
Mission to Africa: KETV Channel 7 reporting from South Sudan
KETV.com (4-5-2013)
International Studies & Programs
For UNO students, International Studies & Programs serves as their envoy to the world. The office manages a diverse set of projects and academic pursuits, from training teachers in Afghanistan to preparing native Nebraskans for a new world – a world digitally linked, partnered in trade, and demanding transnational solutions.
International Studies & Programs is responsible for UNO's International Admissions and Student Advising for international students and scholars.
The Study Abroad office assists students in exploring their many options for overseas academic programs.
The International Studies Major offers an interdisciplinary, career-focused bachelor's degree for students seeking to work in diplomacy, national security, non-governmental organizations, and international businesses.
ILUNO Intensive English is one of the oldest and most highly regarded English as a Second Language programs in the region.
IPD English for Professionals offers an alternative way to learn English that is uniqely tailored to professionals.
The Center for Afghanistan Studies continues to serve as America's primary cultural and scholarly link between the two countries.
The Bethsaida Biblical Archaeology project continues to shed light on ancient mysteries in Israel.
Each year, UNO sponsors Conferences that draw world-class academics and practitioners in fields critical to international relations.
And UNO's Global Partnerships create a sustainable framework for international exchanges among students and faculty.
INTERNATIONAL LOOK BOOK
For full descriptions of UNO's academic programs and campus features, as well as community highlights, check out the International Look Book.