IIE
The Institute of International Education is among the world’s largest and most experienced international exchange organizations.
An independent non-profit organization established in 1919, IIE is dedicated to increasing the capacity of people to think and work on a global basis. The Institute’s vision of “Opening Minds to the World” is based upon the belief that international educational exchange forms the strongest basis for fostering the mutual understanding necessary for worldwide peace and progress.
Through many years of experience, IIE has developed efficient systems and best practices to implement scholarship, exchange, and leadership development programs worldwide. IIE programs are characterized by a commitment to excellence, diversity, and technological innovation; extensive networks within the higher education community in the United States and abroad; and a highly experienced staff combining strong program management skills and detailed world area knowledge.
IIE implements more than 200 international exchange programs benefiting over 18 000 men and women from 175 countries.
Foremost is the world renowned Fulbright Program, which IIE has administered on behalf of the U.S. Department of State since the program’s inception in 1946. The Institute also serves corporations, foundations, and government agencies worldwide, making available testing and advising services, scholarships, information on opportunities for international study, emergency assistance to students and scholars, and the IIE Network membership program that links colleges and universities around the globe.
An independent non-profit organization established in 1919, IIE is dedicated to increasing the capacity of people to think and work on a global basis. The Institute’s vision of “Opening Minds to the World” is based upon the belief that international educational exchange forms the strongest basis for fostering the mutual understanding necessary for worldwide peace and progress.
Through many years of experience, IIE has developed efficient systems and best practices to implement scholarship, exchange, and leadership development programs worldwide. IIE programs are characterized by a commitment to excellence, diversity, and technological innovation; extensive networks within the higher education community in the United States and abroad; and a highly experienced staff combining strong program management skills and detailed world area knowledge.
IIE implements more than 200 international exchange programs benefiting over 18 000 men and women from 175 countries.
Foremost is the world renowned Fulbright Program, which IIE has administered on behalf of the U.S. Department of State since the program’s inception in 1946. The Institute also serves corporations, foundations, and government agencies worldwide, making available testing and advising services, scholarships, information on opportunities for international study, emergency assistance to students and scholars, and the IIE Network membership program that links colleges and universities around the globe.
11.03.09 - Allan Goodman, President and CEO IIE
"Thanks to Qatar Foundation’s vision and support, educators will now have their own Davos-like forum.
The goal of WISE is to share scalable best practices so that more young people than ever will have access to the knowledge needed to improve the world we share.”
Allan Goodman
The goal of WISE is to share scalable best practices so that more young people than ever will have access to the knowledge needed to improve the world we share.”
Allan Goodman





