About IIE

In 1919, the founders of the Institute of International Education believed that international education could build a more secure and equitable world. Today, we touch the lives of more than 29,000 people in 180 countries each year through the programs that we administer, helping to educate the next generation of leaders and serving as a lifeline to the world’s most imperiled students, scholars, and artists.

As we look ahead to IIE’s next 100 years, we extend thanks to our partners, donors, and higher education institutions that share our commitment to deepening ties among individuals and nations. We are privileged to administer The Fulbright Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). In addition, we provide support for ECA’s EducationUSA network.

Our work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) includes The Language Flagship and Boren Awards. These programs promote language learning, enabling better communication between the United States and other nations. IIE collaborates with a range of foundation, corporate, and government partners – such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – to strengthen democracies and to touch and improve countless lives.

By supporting IIE, you are providing life-changing opportunities for students and scholars around the world.

Our Vision

When the Institute of International Education® (IIE) was founded in 1919, it would have been impossible to imagine the world we now inhabit, where international connections are paramount.

We believe that when education transcends borders, it opens minds, enabling people to go beyond building connections to solving problems together. Our vision is a peaceful, equitable world enriched by the international exchange of ideas and greater understanding between people and cultures.

Our Mission

IIE’s mission is to help people and organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. We focus on work that achieves the following:

Advancing Scholarship

IIE develops and implements many of the world’s most prestigious and innovative scholarship and training programs, including supporting the flagship educational and cultural exchange programs of the U.S. Departments of State and Defense.

Building Economies

IIE helps governments and corporations develop an educated workforce and prepare students and professionals to succeed in the global economy.

Promoting Access to Opportunity

IIE provides opportunities to underserved populations, protects scholars and students in danger and encourages teaching and learning across cultures.

Contact Us

General Inquiries

For general inquiries, contact IIE’s New York headquarters at:

+1.212.883.8200

Information on IIE’s offices in the United States and across the globe can be found by clicking the Contact Us tabs on specific office pages here:

IIE Offices