The University of Arkansas International Agricultural Programs (IAP) provide students and faculty opportunities for research, study and service throughout the world.

Located within the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, IAP has four distinct program areas.  Founded in the early 1980's, IAP: 
Promotes and assists the economic development of Arkansas through global business expansion, 
Provides study-abroad and internship opportunities for students in the Bumpers College,
Maintains close liaison with Sponsored Student Program, located within the University of Arkansas Graduate School, for all sponsored students within the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences,  and 
Assists faculty and staff in international agricultural development projects.

The Global Studies Program, Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (GSP), is in its fourth year of operation and offers overseas study and research opportunities for students and helps to create partnerships with universities primarily throughout Europe. With offices at the Scottish Agricultural College in Edinburgh, Scotland, study programs are carefully designed to meet the individual interests of students. 

Study-abroad opportunities include:  Short-term study visits for two to four weeks,  Summer internships or  A full semester or year of study.

The Global Marketing Support Services
(GMSS) was established in 1993 to strengthen and promote international trade and marketing opportunities for Arkansas businesses. GMSS assists small to medium size businesses to compete effectively in international trade and investment. Education and training programs are individually designed to help firms identify overseas markets for their specific products and develop their export readiness. Product lines have included hard-wood moldings, men's sportswear, hand-blown glass, medical supplies, car wash equipment and a variety of speciality food products.

The Sponsored Student Program (SSP) provides a wide range of services to international students and scholars at the University of Arkansas who are funded by foreign governments, domestic and international agencies, private companies and corporations.

For International Agricultural Development, IAD provides support for faculty with specific technology transfer and education programs in international agriculture, environment and natural resources. Individual programs have helped improve the agricultural sectors, economies and local populations in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. The staff also has worked closely on projects through the U.S. Agency for International Development, the World Bank and other international agencies.

Biennial Report Available You can download our latest edition, IAPReport_2000-02.pdf. (1.17 MB).
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