Geographic Area Expertise
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.