WIOC's mission is to share resources, collaboratively support international and global awareness, and inspire critical thinking about the complexities of our world. We provide resources and expertise on world areas to K-12 teachers, postsecondary educators, businesses, the media, and the community at large.

WIOC strives to put The Wisconsin Idea in action. Explore our site to learn how we can work together to enrich classrooms and communities across the State of Wisconsin. Have an idea? Feel inspired? Contact us! Send us an email with questions or suggestions.

Member Programs

University of Wisconsin—Madison

  • African Studies Program
  • Center for East Asian Studies
  • Center for European Studies
  • Center for International Business Education and Research
  • Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
  • Center for South Asia
  • Center for Southeast Asian Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program
  • Middle East Studies Program

    • University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee

  • Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Center for International Education

    • Madison Area Technical College

  • Center for International Education