International Student & Scholar Services

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Student Services

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a number of services for current international students, including support and information about student employment, health coverage and others. ISSS provides immigration advising which allows international students to achieve their academic, professional and research goals. By facilitating cross-cultural connections we create opportunities to develop a sense of belonging at UK.

Driver’s License

Health Coverage

F-1 Employment

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Get Involved

UKIC helps students build a dynamic UK experience through several social, cultural and educational opportunities.

Upcoming Events

Cross Cultural Workshop

International Hospitality Program

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Hiring International Faculty & Staff

Inviting J-1 Exchange Visitors

International Faculty & Staff

ISSS provides a number of services for current international faculty and scholars, including support and information about employment, health coverage, DMV, SSN and others. ISSS files H-1B and permanent residency (green card) petitions on behalf of UK and facilitates the J-1 exchange visitor’s program.

J-1 Exchange Visitors

H-1B

Permanent Residency

News & Announcements

Taking care of our people: How the UK International Center supports UK employees’ global work
The University of Kentucky International Center supports employees' global work through various...
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International postdoctoral scholar helping fight bone cancer
Originally from India, Namrata Anand now calls Lexington and the University of Kentucky home. A...
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International Student Leadership Team Graduates to Continue Education at Columbia University
Commencement can sometimes be a bittersweet time for graduates. A time to celebrate the amazing...
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Ph.D. student from Lebanon fulfills lifelong dream at UK
For Ashtarout Ammar, the journey to the University of Kentucky wasn’t an easy one. Originally from...
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UKIC releases Global Engagement Academy offerings for spring 2023
Established in the spring of 2020, the Global Engagement Academy (GEA) offers free professional...
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International Center Staff Member Receives NAFSA Rising Star Young Leader Award
The University of Kentucky’s International Center is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association...
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International Student Continues Family Legacy at UK
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The journey of hard work: Global Wildcat makes her way to campus
Sanjana Dhayalan is from Coimbatore, India and she found herself in a challenging situation while...
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From Brazil to UK pursuing his continuous commitment to higher education
An international doctoral geology student from Brazil, currently living in Lexington, KY, who is...
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UK international student leaders named prestigious awards recognizing for leadership and community service
The University of Kentucky has honored two students with awards for their demonstration of superior...
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About ISSS

International Student & Scholar Services provides leadership and expertise in the advising and immigration needs of more than 2,000 international students and over 500 international faculty, staff and exchange visitors. ISSS also administers university compliance with evolving federal regulations, supports the university and its medical center by managing global student and scholar interactions, and facilitates the well-being of all international students, faculty, staff and scholars.