From study abroad and exchange programs to global research, language learning and cultural engagement, Florida State University’s global impact extends across the university. FSU will bring these efforts into the spotlight during its annual Celebration of International Education, taking place Oct. 21 through Dec. 4, 2026.
The celebration will feature events across campus that showcase the many ways FSU students, faculty and staff engage with the world.
With more than 100 international agreements, European study centers in England, Spain and Italy, a branch campus in the Republic of Panama, global exchanges in 21 countries and 2,790 international students representing more than 125 countries, FSU has a global community and network worth celebrating. FSU is also the No. 1 public university in the nation for long-term study abroad enrollment.
Below is a list of events celebrating international education at FSU.
Explore study abroad and global exchange opportunities
2026 Study Abroad Fair
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21
Landis Green
Meet with International Programs faculty and staff and learn more about the programs they offer around the world.
Global Exchanges Fair
3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
The Globe Auditorium
Learn more about FSU’s Global Exchange programs, offered through the Center for Global Engagement, and meet international students from FSU’s partner universities and FSU students who have recently been abroad on an exchange program.
Connect across cultures
International Coffee Hour
5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; Oct. 30; Nov. 6; Nov. 13; Nov. 20; and Dec. 4
The Globe
The Center for Global Engagement’s signature event, offering refreshments inspired by a featured culture and opportunities to interact with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The event is co-hosted with different groups across campus each week.
International Coffee Hour: Graduate Lounge
5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23
The Globe Auditorium
Join the Center for Global Engagement and the Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) for an afternoon of socializing and networking with peers in a space specifically for graduate students.
Fluency Hub
3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 20
Room 335 in the Rovetta Business Building (RBB)
Join the Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) for an opportunity to develop fluency and confidence when speaking English while interacting with international graduate students and English for Academic Purposes faculty.
Explore global ideas
AI’s Impact on Global Education Forum
10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17
The Innovation Hub
Faculty and staff from FSU’s Learning Systems Institute and Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences will participate in an open forum to discuss the global impact of AI on education.
Tyler Center for Global Studies Virtual Summit/Watch Party
4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19
Virtual (register here) or join the “Watch Party” at the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House – Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
Join the Tyler Center for Global Studies, hosted and coordinated by FSU, for its annual virtual summit, where 12 Tyler Fellows from 12 different institutions will showcase their research and experiences abroad.
Global Scholars Showcase
3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4
Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House – Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
An open-house style symposium recapping projects by students in the 2026 Global Scholars cohort. Presented by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement.
Experience global culture
The FSU College of Music presents a series of World Music Ensemble performances, featuring musical traditions from around the world. All performances take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Opperman Music Hall.
World Music – Gamelan and Chinese Ensemble
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Featuring the Balinese Gamelan Ensemble and Chinese Music Ensemble.
World Music – Grupo Jaraguá and Modern Pop Ensemble
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Featuring the Brazilian Music Ensemble, also known as “Grupo Jaraguá,” and the Modern Pop Ensemble.
World Music – Mas’N’Steel and Old Time Ensemble
Thursday, Nov. 19
Featuring the Mas‘N’Steel Ensemble and Old Time Ensemble.
World Music Ensemble – Indian Music Ensemble and Advanced Intercultural Ensemble
Friday, Nov. 20
Featuring the Indian Music Ensemble and the Advanced Intercultural Ensemble.
For more information and a full list of events, visit global.fsu.edu/celebration-of-international-education.