International

UNCW 's Global Partnerships and International Education has three (3) staff mobility spots to the University of Huelva for June 2026. The funding for this mobility corresponds to Erasmus Project 2023-1-ES01-KA171_HED-000131668. Staff will attend the University of Huelva's International Week scheduled for June 22-26, 2026, to experience their campus, culture, and academics. Staff should submit their CV and a one paragraph statement expressing their goals of the visit by Monday, April 20 to fernandezvillaj@uncw.edu. The Erasmus funding for the staff is €1,940 and the rest of the expenses will be borne by the staff or their department.

Coming this Spring! UNCW’s annual Intercultural Festival (iFest) is a celebration of world cultures featuring music and dance, food, art, and informational booths representing more than 25 countries. iFest fosters a sense of global community and promotes cultural understanding and appreciation.

November 17 to 21, 2025, UNCW hosts activities and events for students and the local community during the national celebration of International Education Week (IEW). This joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is celebrated in over 100 countries to demonstrate the importance of international educational experiences.

This scholarship rewards students that are committed to internationalization at UNCW. Eden Briley's video connects her time abroad at University of Stirling in Scotland with her international experiences at UNCW. Her global engagement on campus ranged from being an International Student Mentor as well as a conversation partner for the English Language Center.

UNCW was one of three recipients of NAFSA’s prestigious 2021 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Internationalization. UNCW was recognized for its “FYSA in the UK” program, designed especially for freshmen who are admitted in the spring semester.