Why choose a career in Global Higher Education?
A career in Global Higher Education is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of learning, access, and collaboration across borders.
The Global Higher Education program is rooted in research and practical skills – preparing future leaders in international higher education.
Since 2013, our job placement rate is above 93%.
Jobs in Global Higher Education
The Global Higher Education program prepares you for jobs in fields like international higher education, and international administration and student affairs within higher education.
76% of our alumni have careers and are working full-time in the fields of international education, student affairs, and higher education administration. The majority of our students receive job offers before graduation.
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Job titles include:
- Academic Advisors
- Admissions Counselors
- Career Advisors
- Student Success Coaches
- Study Abroad Advisors
- International Admissions Counselors
- International Education Program Coordinators
- International Student Advisors
How does UW–Madison prepare students for success?
UW–Madison’s Global Higher Education program blends practical experience with academic rigor to prepare both practitioner-scholars and scholar-practitioners—leaders who use research to inform practice and practice to enrich research.
We train students to succeed in a variety of roles by designing courses to match the demands of the job market, updating 20% yearly to accommodate changes and trends in the field.
And that support doesn’t end when you graduate. As a Badger, you’ll gain access to a strong and active alumni network of professionals who are eager to connect at Global Higher Education meet-ups and more.
What skills will you gain?
While the specific skills and tools used in a job may vary, students will gain these skills which are essential across the field:
- International education
- Cross-cultural competence
- Student success and well-being
- Study abroad management and advising
- Student and career services
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Research and data analysis
- Global networking
Making an Impact in Global Higher Education
Improve Higher Education
Graduates of the Global Higher Education program don’t just work in international education—they shape it.
Whether improving student support services, designing exchange programs, advancing policies for global engagement, or researching ways to make higher education more accessible, our alumni are influencing institutions around the world.
Further Education with PhD Programs
The Global Higher Education program also prepares you for further education. About 25% of alumni pursue PhD degrees in higher education or educational research.
With our tailor-made advising and mentoring support, more than 93% of those students received PhD admissions offers from American universities.