UF International Student Services

Fulbright opportunities in Turkey are now open for UF students and faculty!I To learn more, register for this virtual session on June 9 at noon. 🇹🇷✨

Link to join: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/utMJn0vVTlKf6_2fq3bHgA #/registration

As more UF students study abroad each year, cultural awareness and community impact remain at the heart of the experience. 🌍

With nearly 3,500 students participating in study abroad programs during the 2024–25 academic year, UF continues working to ensure global learning experiences foster meaningful connections with local communities around the world.

Read more at the link in bio!

UFIC recently welcomed Dr. Yeşim Ekinci from Yeditepe University in Türkiye through the Erasmus+ Mobility Program. 🌍

During her visit, Dr. Ekinci met with faculty, researchers, and staff across UF to explore collaboration in sustainable food systems, global learning, and international research partnerships.

The visit highlighted the power of global academic exchange to strengthen international connections and future collaboration opportunities.

Read more at https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/news/2026/05/uf-international-center-welcomes-erasmus-scholar-/

UF Study Abroad is expanding global opportunities for students! 🌍✈️

The University of Florida has received a 2026 IIE American Passport Project grant to help Pell-eligible students cover the cost of obtaining a U.S. passport, removing barriers to study abroad and opening the door to transformative international experiences.

Read more: https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/news/2026/05/uf-receives-grant-to-support-students-traveling/

Two UF College of Pharmacy alums are making a global impact in Botswana through the Fulbright Specialist Program. 🌍💊

Together, Joyce Kgatlwane and Jim Scott are helping expand community pharmacy internships and support the next generation of pharmacists in Botswana, improving patient care and medication access along the way.

Read more at the link in bio!

Get to Know Us! 🌍

Meet Sebastian Rodriguez Natali, UFIC’s Budget and Finance Lead, whose journey from Argentina to the University of Florida reflects the impact of global education and opportunity. As a former exchange and international student, Sebastian brings both personal experience and professional expertise to supporting UF’s international community.

Thank you, Sebastian, for all you do for UFIC! 💙🧡

🌎🏆 Celebrating global excellence across University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

The Global Food Systems Institute announced the winners of the 2026 IFAS International Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty and extension leaders advancing international research, teaching, and outreach across UF/IFAS.

Congratulations to all of this year’s awardees and honorees!

Learn more: https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/news/2026/05/global-fellows-final-symposium-highlights-interna/