International Education Week

International Education Week at Rutgers University

International Education Week (IEW) 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. This year's IEW will take place from November 16-20, 2026.

Participate in our IEW Photo Contest!

International Education Week photo contest 2026

IEW Photo Contest Rules--Submit Your Photos by 11/8/26

Eligibility:
This contest is only open to current students and scholars of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers-Camden, Rutgers-Health, Rutgers-Newark, and Rutgers-New Brunswick). All winners will be required to confirm their status.

Contest Rules:
You may submit up to (4) four original photos of your own creation, (1) one photo in each of the following categories):

Experiencing Cultural Traditions: Photos that highlight cultural traditions, festivals, and more, preferably from a culture different from your own.
International Destinations: Photos taken in international (Non-U.S.) locations. Buildings, cities, landscapes...
Building Community: Photos of people connecting and building relationships with others
Life in the U.S.: Photos taken of destinations in the U.S. that exemplify life in America - festivals & parades, iconic destinations, American pastimes...

Submitting more than one photo per category will invalidate your entire entry.

Deadline: Enter your photos by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 8 using this form:

https://go.rutgers.edu/photocontest2026

Questions? Email events@global.rutgers.edu

Selection Process:
A committee from Rutgers Global will select 4 finalists in each category. The photos of the finalists will be posted on our Instagram account (@rutgers.global) during International Education Week (IEW) - November 16 through November 20. The social media post will contain a link to the voting ballot.

Votes will be tallied at the end of IEW and the winners will be announced on Instagram during the week of November 23. The photos with the most votes in each category will be deemed the winning entries. The four winners will each receive a $50 Visa gift card. Winners will be contacted by email.

New for 2026: In addition to each winning entrant receiving a $50 Visa gift card, two individuals who vote in the final ballot will be randomly selected to win a $25 Visa gift card. Winners will be notified via email.