Join us in celebrating the power of global learning, connection, and exchange during International Education Week: November 17-21. 2025.

About IEW

International Education Week (IEW) has been a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education since 2000. This year, several professional organizations are ensuring that the tradition and spirit of IEW carries on: NAFSA: Association of International Educators, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).

IEW at SJSU

At San José State University, we are proud to showcase the global connections, diverse experiences, and shared stories that make our Spartan community truly international. This year, we are proud to highlight the voices and experiences of our Global Spartan community on social media accounts: International Student & Scholar Services (@SJSUinternational), International Gateways (@international.gateways), and Study Abroad & Away (@studyabroadsjsu). Here are the themes of each day (we'll link to them once it's been posted).

• Nov. 17 (M): What is International Education?
• Nov. 18 (TU): What does international education at SJSU look like?
• Nov. 19 (W):  Student Voices
• Nov. 20 (TH): Staff & Faculty Perspectives
• Nov. 21 (F) : What does it mean to be a Global Spartan and how do we keep globally engaged?

Whether you’re engaging with us on social media or joining us at an event, our hope is that you’ll be inspired to be curious about learning about others--other people, other places, and other cultures. 

IEW at SJSU is brought to you by International Gateways, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), and Study Abroad and Away (SAA).

Featured Events

Hope with Hiroshima: How can we achieve a world without nuclear threats?

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:00-7:15 PM | Student Union Theater or via Zoom

The Department of World Language & Literatures, Department of Political Science, and the College of Humanities and Arts bring you this thought-provoking event that features A Survivor's Story by Mr. Howard Kakita and student presentations. Learn more & register.