OIP Units
Office of International Programs (OIP)
100 University International Center
http://www.international.umn.edu/
612-624-5580
OIP is the central, coordinating international office for the University of Minnesota system. It includes the four offices listed below, plus the associate vice president and dean's office, also known as OIP, which focuses on international services to faculty on all campuses, funding information for graduate study and research abroad, administration of several scholarships, system-wide international policies and initiatives, and a significant new program to increase the international scholarly initiatives of faculty, colleges, and graduate students.
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
140 University International Center
http://www.carla.umn.edu/
612-626-8600
Learning a second language is an important state and national priority as personal mobility and global trade increase. CARLA is one of 15 National Language Resource Centers. It coordinates several programs of research, training, development, and dissemination of information related to second language teaching, learning, and assessment.
China Center
150 University International Center
http://www.chinacenter.umn.edu/
612-624-1002
The China Center, established in 1979, builds bridges between the U.S. and Greater China by facilitating educational exchange; fostering an understanding of cultures; serving as a catalyst and resource for promotion of economic, governmental, and civic pursuits; and increasing mutual interest and understanding.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
190 Humphrey Center
http://www.isss.umn.edu/
612-626-7700
ISSS serves the Twin Cities campus international student body of more than 3,300 students each year, and the international faculty on all four campuses, which numbers more than 1,200 each year. The office also offers educational programs and the Intercultural Training Center.
Learning Abroad Center
230 Heller Hall
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu
612-626-9000
The Learning Abroad Center is the University's comprehensive resource for study, service-learning, intern, volunteer, work, and travel experiences worldwide.
New Initiatives:
Confucius Institute, 160 University International Center, 612-625-5080
Promoting Chinese language and culture to the community.
India Center Initiative, 100 University International Center, 612-624-5580
The University is exploring the creation of a center focusing on India and its geographical neighbors.