The Office of the Vice President for International Relations, under the leadership of Dévora Grynspan, advances the strategic goals of the university in a global context by developing and strengthening international partnerships, providing international opportunities for faculty and administrators, hosting foreign delegations and events, and supporting and integrating the global activities of various units on campus.
International Partners
Northwestern University has partnerships with some of the best institutions in the world and puts a strong emphasis on strengthening and expanding these relationships. Explore our partners, learn how to develop partnerships and how our office can assist in the process, and understand the different types of partnerships we engage in.
International Visitors
We regularly host international visitors and delegations and customize agendas tailored to their interests.
Latest News
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Northwestern hosts delegation from Austria for presentations from faculty and a campus tour
September 19, 2022. Northwestern’s Office of International Relations welcomed a delegation from the Ministry for Science, Education and Research in Austria to campus for a formal visit and tour of the university.
Northwestern leads Big Ten Academic Alliance development program and internationalization
This summer, a group of 13 U.S. university administrators from the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) spent a week in Germany as the capstone to a six-month professional development program on internationalization in higher education.
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro reflects on internationalizing the university during his tenure
June 2, 2022. Vice President for International Relations Dévora Grynspan sat down with Northwestern President Morton Schapiro to discuss the 16th president’s legacy and impact on international programming and visibility.Faculty and Staff Engagement
Faculty members interested in developing or expanding their international portfolio and collaborations with the support of our office can do so in various ways.
For Faculty
Staff members wanting to engage meaningfully in Northwestern’s internationalization activities can do so in various ways through our office.
For StaffResources
We offer presentation tools to help showcase Northwestern's global reach to a broad audience as well as informational resources on Northwestern's activities around the world.
Northwestern's Global Journey
Take a journey through the past and explore Northwestern’s rich international history by (re)discovering significant milestones and memorable moments; from early global engagement opportunities and an increasingly international student and faculty body to the interdisciplinary study abroad programs and innovative global collaborations that Northwestern is known for today.
Events
Dec
6
2022
"Did I Hit the Right Tone?" Pronouncing Chinese Names 101
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1800 Sherman Avenue
Traditional Chinese words and names can often be difficult for English speakers to pronounce. If you have ever wanted to...
Jan
20
2023
Navigating Cultures Winter Quarter Workshop Deadline
All Day
The deadline to sign up for the Winter Quarter "Navigating Cultures in the Global Workplace" Workshop is Friday, January...