We are One Global WVU

Breaking barriers and exploring new frontiers, the Office of Global Affairs strives to advance West Virginia University towards its global destiny.

About OGA

WVU Awarded Heiskell Award for International Partnerships

The prestigious award was given for WVU's collaboration with our strategic partner in the Middle East, the Royal University for Women.

Global Mountaineers Certificate Program

Global Affairs is now offering the certificate add-on for students interested in showcasing their global awareness.

Brustein honored with Centennial Medal from IIE

William Brustein, VP for Global Strategies and International Affairs, was awarded a Centennial Medal by the Institute of International Education for contributions to global mobility leadership.

Faculty Award for Outstanding Global Contributions

The award of $3,000 recognized faculty who have made significant contributions to WVU's global efforts.

Deadline: March 22, 2019

Meet the VP for Global Strategy and International Affairs

"The Office of Global Affairs serves to connect WVU to the world, and the world to WVU. Our mission is to help propel WVU to the ranks of an elite global university, and bring the world to West Virginia."

William Brustein

More about the VP for Global Strategy & International Affairs

2,262

Over two-thousand international students choose to make Morgantown their home.

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WVU is represented by students from 114 countries.

921

In 2015-2016, 921 WVU students chose to take their education outside the United States.

This past year, 63 WVU courses were taught abroad as faculty-led education abroad programs.

Education Abroad

WVU's Education Abroad helps hundreds of students experience the world each year.

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International Students & Scholar Services

WVU's International Student & Scholar Services helps connect WVU to our international community.

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