A line of international flags wave in the wind on the Academic Podium. A line of international flags wave in the wind on the Academic Podium.

Center for International Education & Global Strategy (CIEGS)

Global Learning & Engagement at UAlbany

The Center for International Education and Global Strategy (CIEGS) supports global learning and engagement throughout the University at Albany and the world. 

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Our Mission
Our Mission

To support the preparation of all graduates to become globally competent, support the pursuit and advancement of global knowledge and to engender a campus culture that values global learning and engagement.

Our Vision
Our Vision

The University at Albany will be a pre-eminent model of broad and deep engagement with comprehensive internationalization both within the SUNY system and among public research universities, nationally and internationally.

Our Values
Our Values

The following values undergird our global commitments.

  • All students should have multiple, intentional and substantive encounters with global perspectives.
  • All UAlbany graduates should have the skills, knowledge and disposition to contribute to a sustainable, peaceful, restorative and prosperous world.
  • All faculty should be equipped with global skills and insights to prepare all students to achieve global objectives.
  • Faculty should be rewarded for meaningful engagement with global teaching and research.
  • In addition to our identity as a public research institution, the University should embrace an identity of being a global institution.
  • UAlbany should serve as a catalyst for global discovery and change.
  • UAlbany should cultivate and nurture partnerships with appropriate institutions and organizations globally.

By the Numbers: Fall 2025

2,383

International Students

32

J-1 Visiting Scholars

102

Countries Represented

International News at UAlbany 

Students Micah Wang and Weiming Lan stand with Associate Professor Rui Li at the site of the Civil War memorial at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, N.Y. (Photo by Patrick Dodson)
Connecting Visitors with History at Albany Rural Cemetery
At Albany Rural Cemetery, where nearly two centuries of history stretch across 467 acres in Menands, N.Y., two UAlbany students are putting interdisciplinary training into practice by developing mapping tools that help visitors navigate the past. Micah Wang and Weiming Lan, who both graduated this spring, are part of the Albany Rural Cemetery Explorer (ARCE) project, a public engagement effort supported by the Bender Family Foundation, led by Rui Li, associate dean for social sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Sustainability.
On the left, a portrait of UAlbany student Sophie Coker as she stands in front of the entry plaza fountain. And on the right, a portrait of UAlbany student Addison Yang inside of the Massry School of Business building.
UAlbany Students Who Studied Abroad Earn Chancellor’s Award
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement and community service, and this year’s nine UAlbany recipients were recognized on April 27 on a ceremony at the Albany Capital Center. Two of the recipients' experiences reflect the goals and purpose of the Center for International Education and Global Strategy.
Kate Bucek of UAlbany stands in front of Cambridge University after receiving her graduate degree.
From UAlbany to South Korea: Kate Bucek ’24’s Journey
Hello, my name is Kate Bucek, and I graduated from UAlbany in 2024. I majored in East Asian Studies and minored in Korean studies and creative writing. While it has only been about two years since I graduated, a lot has happened.
Jordan Taylor Hill sitting on stage with a drum and two microphones in front, preparing to play the drum with his hands.
Rhythms of the Diaspora
Join multidisciplinary artist Jordan Taylor Hill for an immersive exploration of Afro-diasporic rhythm, movement, and storytelling. Blending live drumming, call-and-response song, and participatory dance, this interactive performance traces the cultural connections between West African and Afro-Caribbean traditions while inviting audiences into collective rhythm-making.
Adele standing in front of a couch with a green board behind it.
A Love of Language
Read the UAlbany Magazine article about Adele Touhey, a New Jersey native and first-generation college student, who earned an undergraduate degree in Chinese & Linguistics, a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction — all from UAlbany. Today, Adele works in her “dream job” as senior learning designer at Duolingo.

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contact
Contact CIEGS
Science Library G40

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

Email
[email protected]
Phone
518-591-8172
Fax
518-591-8171
Office Hours

Academic Year: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Make an appointment.