UW-Madison has attracted students and faculty from around the world, naturally evolving into a nexus for international areas and regional expertise.

• African Studies Program
  Coordinates teaching and research on Africa, as well as cultural programs, visiting lecturers and colloquia.
• Center for East Asian Studies
  Offers an interdisciplinary group of students and faculty studying China, Japan and Korea.
• Center for European Studies
  National center for excellence dedicated to the study of the European continent.
• Center for German and European Studies
  Develops and produces new knowledge relating to Germany and Europe.
• Center for Interdisciplinary French Studies
  Advances the study of French in multiple disciplines including business, education, law, medicine and the life sciences.
• Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia
  Fosters knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
• Center for South Asia
  Seeks to define and promote greater understanding of South Asian history, language, religion and culture.
• Center for Southeast Asian Studies
  Studies Southeast Asia in multiple disciplines.
• European Union Center of Excellence
  Promotes and supports scholarship, teaching and outreach activities aimed at enhancing awareness of the importance and scope of EU-U.S. relations.
• International Reach
  Places international speakers in Madison-area community organizations and businesses for short presentations. Provides interesting opportunities for individuals to share perspectives on their home countries to further global education and inter-cultural dialogue. Coordinated by UW-Madison International Student Services.
• Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program
  Provides outreach, support services and information to government, civic, community and business constituencies on Latin America.
• Middle East Studies Program
  Provides training, insight and knowledge into the culture, language and issues of the Middle East.