International Partnerships - University of Illinois System

About the System

Priorities & Initiatives

Illinois, Everywhere It Matters

The University of Illinois System builds partnerships rooted in mutual growth — where we learn from the world and the world learns from us. Across four continents, we connect our universities with institutions that share our ambition, expanding Illinois' reach for the good of our state, our communities, and our partners. These aren't exchange programs. They're long-term commitments to doing consequential work together.

MISSION

To lead, coordinate and scale global engagement across the System to expand opportunity, strengthen partnerships, support the State of Illinois, advance the University’s public mission, and prepare global-ready graduates.

VISION

To be a national leader among U.S. public university systems in advancing global engagement as a driver of discovery, talent, and public impact.

Latin America

Mexico

Multi-university initiative advancing collaborative research and student mobility.

I-MMAS

Latin America

Brazil

Brasillinois unites Illinois with Brazilian partners on agriculture, sustainability, and innovation.

Brasillinois

Asia-Pacific

Taiwan

Deep research ties spanning joint funding, semiconductor research, and faculty exchange.

UAAT NTU

Asia-Pacific

India

Our India Liaison Office serves as a hub for faculty collaboration and institutional partnerships.

Liaison Office Ramaiah (coming soon)

Middle East

Israel

The HUJI–Illinois seed grant program funds early-stage joint research between our institutions.

HUJI Seed Grants

Europe

United Kingdom

Illinois and Cardiff collaborate through a shared center focused on clean energy and sustainability.

Cardiff — CLEETS

Interested in building a global partnership with Illinois?