Think Global, Act Local
Global Engagement
The Division of Global Engagement connects UT to the world through leadership that links students, faculty, staff, and researchers to unparalleled opportunity at home and abroad.
Global Resources
Students
The Division of Global Engagement supports student study, research, and travel abroad.
Immigration
Find resources to support your immigration journey through our ISSS Office.
Research
Our office is dedicated to supporting faculty, students, or staff interested in research abroad.
Global Units
Programs Abroad
The Programs Abroad Office strives to connect students with life-changing global learning opportunities that enhance global citizenry and career readiness.
International House
The mission of the International House is to educate, engage, and support all students to help them participate as members of a global, culturally diverse society.
ISSS
International Student and Scholar Services is committed to offering immigration advising and support services to our international student and scholar population.
GRIP
Global Research, Innovation, and Partnerships (GRIP) serves to identify, establish, and strengthen connections with international partners across higher education, industry, and government.
Global Risk
Global Security, Risk, and Resilience (Global Risk) is a central resource for international risk management, emergency response, and compliance efforts across the University of Tennessee.
English Language Institute
Since 1978, the English Language Institute has provided language programs and courses for prospective University of Tennessee students, visitors, and professionals.
Global Highlights
1,488
International Students
Enrolled in fall 2025, including 1,125 graduate students.
International Research Network
Immigration sponsorship led by the ISSS office connects UT to a global research network of 337 institutions across 51 countries. This includes 43 of the top 100-ranked institutions in the world.
2,072
During academic year 2025, a record 2,072 students participated in study abroad programming across more than 100 locations.
60%
Research Collaboration
During 2024 and 2025, 60 percent of articles published by UT faculty included international collaborators.
$54.1 million
International students at UT provide a direct benefit to the State of Tennessee, contributing 54.1 million dollars to the economy and supporting 555 jobs.
On-Campus Engagement
During the academic year 2025, more than 5,700 participants joined in programming at the International House, including 2,635 unique participants.
International Travel
Heading abroad? The UT travel registry helps the university know where travelers are worldwide so we can reach you and provide support during emergencies.