Join OISS in celebrating International Education Week (IE Week) from November 13-20, 2026! Each year, universities across the country come together to recognize the incredible benefits of global exchange through people, cultures, and ideas.
At UCSB, we are proud to honor our international community of students, scholars, staff, and Education Abroad Program participants. Your presence enriches our classrooms, strengthens our research, broadens cultural understanding, and helps UCSB remain globally competitive. International students and scholars bring diverse perspectives that spark innovation, deepen academic inquiry, and expand opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.
Beyond our campus, international students and scholars contribute significantly to the broader U.S. community — supporting local economies, advancing groundbreaking research, fostering global partnerships, and strengthening cultural ties that benefit society as a whole.
This year, OISS is partnering with departments across UCSB to host a variety of cultural and educational events throughout the week. We hope you'll join us in celebrating the many ways international education shapes our campus and our world!
We extend a special thank you to the following campus partners for all your support and contributions to IE Week:
- English Conversation Club
- UCSB Health and Wellness
- UCSB Education Abroad Programs
- UCSB Department of Geography
- Associated Students, Global Gaucho Commission
- Associated Students, Creative Media Unit
- UCSB Model United Nations
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- Eastern European & Eurasian Film and Culture Club
- Sky, Campus Happiness at UC Santa Barbara
- UCSB Professional Development, Graduate Division
- Minorities And Philosophy (MAP), UC Santa Barbara Chapter
- UC Extension, International Programs
Create an IE Week Event for UCSB
International Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the incredible benefits of global academic and cultural exchange! If your department or student organization is planning an event, we’d love for you to share it. Simply upload your event to Shoreline and use the Event Tag "International Education Week" so everyone can join in the festivities.
Have an idea for an event but need a little support? The OISS team is here to help! Feel free to reach out to us at oissprograms@sa.ucsb.edu—we’d be thrilled to collaborate and make your vision a reality. Let’s celebrate together!
IE Week Events
Register for all OISS events on our Shoreline page!
