GlobalInternational Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota’s international community.
Its primary mission is to assist international students and scholars in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University. ISSS supports the University’s internationalization efforts by helping departments bring new foreign nationals into the community; by providing intercultural training for students, staff, and faculty; and by offering events that build links between the U.S. and international communities on campus. The office helps new international students transition to the University of Minnesota through Global Gopher Experiences, a series of virtual and in-person events, and convenes the International Student Advisory Board to ensure international student voices are represented on campus.
5,200 international students
140 countries represented
1,200 international scholars
ISSS News
ISSS celebrates 150 years of international students
The Minnesota Daily highlighted International Student and Scholar Services as the University of Minnesota celebrates the 150th anniversary of international students.
UMN alum returns as Hanyang University president
Ki-jeong Lee met with University of Minnesota leaders from the Technological Leadership Institute, the Minnesota Nano Center, the Research and Innovation Office, and the College of Liberal Arts to discuss possible collaborations.
SHE-CAN Scholar finds community at UMN
Getting involved in student groups and campus programs helped Nita Touch build a community at the University of Minnesota, where she is now helping welcome incoming students.