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International Education Week

International Education Week at Rutgers University

International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Rutgers Global and other university units and departments host on-campus events in recognition of International Education Week.

International Education Week at Rutgers University 2025

Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21 

International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Rutgers Global and other university units and departments host on-campus events and online activities in recognition of International Education Week. 

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International Education Week 2025 Schedule of Events

IEW Photo Contest- November 17

Monday, November 17 -- Online
*Please see full guidelines for the contest below!

Participate in our IEW Photo Contest!

IEW Photo Contest Rules--Submit Your Photos by 11/7/25

You can submit up to 4 photos (1 each) in the following categories:

  • Experiencing Cultural Traditions 
  • International Destinations 
  • International Foods 
  • Life in the U.S. 

Eligibility:
This contest is only open to current students and scholars of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All winners will be required to confirm their student status.

Submit your photos by November 7 using this form:
Form will be posted soon!

Questions? Email events@global.rutgers.edu

Contest Rules:
You may submit one original photo of your creation in each of the four categories: 

  • Experiencing Cultural Traditions: photos of cultural traditions, festivals, dress 
  • International Destinations: photos of international cities, buildings, landscapes 
  • International Foods: photos of culinary delicacies you have sampled abroad 
  • Life in the U.S.: photos of you at U.S. destinations—open to international students with F-1 and J-1 visas 

Selection Process:
A committee from Rutgers Global will select 4 finalists in each category that will be posted on our Instagram account (@rutgers.global) during International Education Week, from November 17 through November 21. Voters will submit a form with their selections, linked in the posts. The votes will be tallied and the winners announced the week of November 24. Winners will be notified via email.