KU International Short Programs

Connect KU to the world and the world to KU! Your gift today will send Jayhawks abroad, equip them with passports, provide emergency aid to international students in crisis, and sustain critical foreign language fellowships through our Area Studies Centers—ensuring every student gains the global tools to thrive.

🔵🌎🔴 International Student Emergency Fund Challenge 🔵🌎🔴 International students often face sudden, unforeseen hardships—loss of income, medical emergencies , or natural disasters or conflict at home. Your gift to the Emergency Fund ensures they can continue their education without derailing their dreams. Leslie Schweitzer will generously contribute $4,500 when 20 donors make a gift of any amount. Help unlock this vital support today!

KU International Short Programs is proud to host 50 students participating in Thailand’s One District, One Scholarship ODOS Summer Camp, a fully funded, five‑week program focused on emerging digital technologies, English language, and cultural exchange. These students have already made the most of their first weeks, and we’re excited for what’s still ahead. ✨ Soon, you'll hear from some of the students themselves. ✨