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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

The University of Illinois System pursues global engagements that unlock opportunities no single university could reach alone — sparking collaboration across UIC, UIUC, and UIS and building the networks Illinois needs to thrive now and into the future.

VISION

A globally engaged University of Illinois System means a stronger Illinois. Our global engagements exist to make Illinois more connected, more competitive, and more capable of solving the challenges that matter most. We believe a public university system with global reach is one of the most powerful forces for good a state can have — and we measure that by the outcomes it produces: new industries, breakthrough research, and prepared graduates who carry that experience home.

Mexico

Latin America

Mexico

Multi-university initiative advancing collaborative research and student mobility.

I-MMAS

Brazil

Latin America

Brazil

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

Brasillinois

Taiwan

Asia-Pacific

Taiwan

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

UAAT NTU

India

Asia-Pacific

India

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

Liaison Office Ramaiah (coming soon)

Israel

Middle East

Israel

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

HUJI Seed Grants

UK

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?

Contact: The Global Engagement Team

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