University of Illinois alumni can be found all over the world! There are approximately 10,500 alumni currently residing in more than 165 different countries. The Alumni Association offers programs and resources for international alumni on campus or around the globe. For more information, click on the links below or to the right.

Contacts
A growing number of international alumni have volunteered to serve as networking contacts for their countries of residence.

Awards

International Alumni Award
Distinguished international alumni are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments on the world stage through the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement, established in 2001. Recipients:

International Young Humanitarian Award
Newly established in 2005, this award recognizes the international humanitarian accomplishments of recent (within five years) UI graduates.

Nomination forms for these and other International Achievement Awards can be found here.

Events
The Alumni Association hosts international gatherings in conjunction with its Explorers Alumni Travel Program and sponsors other events with an international flavor, including lectures, social events and continuing education programs.

Highlights
International alumni gatherings and events are featured here. If you travel or live in a country outside of the U.S., we hope that you'll be able to participate in international alumni events in your area.

Links to Related Resources
Whether you're a graduate or a current student, all three UI campuses have a variety of resources to assist with international issues and study programs.