UNO International Programs

What UNO International Programs does

UNO International Programs is a service department within the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), a public metropolitan university founded in 1908 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The department coordinates international educational activity across six operational units: International Recruitment, International Student Advising, Education Abroad, Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP), Global Partnerships, and the Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies. Its primary customer constituencies are international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the United States, domestic UNO students seeking education-abroad experiences, international scholars on J-1 visas, and university faculty pursuing Fulbright and global research collaborations. Adjacent functions delivered include the Intensive English Program (IEP), International Studies Major, Shizuoka University Partnership, and Peace Corps Prep programming.

The department delivers its services on a conventional enterprise technology stack centered on Canvas learning management system, Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, Qualtrics, Akindi, and YuJa, complemented by internally branded student-facing platforms: MavLINK (admissions portal), MavCONNECT (enterprise systems), MavSYNC (engagement tracking), MavCARD (student ID), and MavMONEY (prepaid account). It operates a multi-channel go-to-market including regional recruitment representatives, transfer admissions specialists, international recruitment offices, on-campus visit programs (Experience UNO, Discover UNO, MavWeekender, Junior Be a Mav Day, Be a Mav Days), and dedicated college recruitment specialists. Marketing and awareness efforts span campus visits, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), newsletters (Maverick Daily, The Bullseye), and earned media via the UNO News Center.

Revenue and funding flow through four principal streams: tuition and fees (with differential rates for in-state, out-of-state, and international students), state appropriations through the University of Nebraska System, external grants and contracts (notably NSRI's $500 million IDIQ contract from U.S. Strategic Command and Mellon Foundation humanities grants), and campus services revenue from housing, dining, facility rentals, and MavCARD/MavMONEY transactions. UNO enrolls approximately 15,000 students, secures more than $40 million in annual external research funding, competes in 16 NCAA Division I athletics programs, and graduated 2,000+ students at its May 2026 commencement. As a state government entity within the University of Nebraska System, UNO International Programs has no separate ownership or external investment structure.

Name

UNO International Programs

Legal name

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Website

https://world.unomaha.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNO International Programs is a department within the University of Nebraska at Omaha that coordinates international student recruitment, education abroad, intensive English programs, J-1 scholar services, and global partnerships for a metropolitan public university serving approximately 15,000 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term & Summer/Winter Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAF), International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services (EDAIACAG), Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF), Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity) (EDAIAKAG)

Keywords

• International student services
• Study abroad programs
• Intensive english programs
• International student advising
• Education abroad

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: International students pay tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, intensive English programs, and various certificate programs. Revenue varies by program level and residency status.
2. State Funding: As a public university, UNO receives state funding from Nebraska as part of the University of Nebraska System.
3. External Grants and Contracts: Research funding and program grants including NSRI's $500 million IDIQ contract and Mellon Foundation grants for humanities programs.
4. Campus Services and Facilities: Revenue from campus housing, dining services, facility rentals, and student services including MavCARD and MavMONEY programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNO International Programs is the central office at the University of Nebraska at Omaha that coordinates international education initiatives including international student recruitment and admissions, intensive English language programs, study abroad programs, J-1 scholar visa sponsorship, global partnerships, and specialized programs such as the International Studies major and the Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies. The office manages six core units — Education Abroad, Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies, Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP), Global Partnerships, International Recruitment, and International Student Advising — to support students, faculty, and scholars engaging with international education.

Product overview

UNO International Programs operates as a comprehensive suite of interconnected academic and support services rather than a single unified product. The portfolio centers on the International Programs Office, which coordinates five major units: Education Abroad, the Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies, Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP), Global Partnerships, International Recruitment, and International Student Advising. Supporting these are specialized programs including the Intensive English Program (IEP), International Studies Major, J-1 Scholar Services, and various partnership programs with institutions like Shizuoka University. Student-facing technology platforms include my.unomaha (portal), MavLINK (admissions portal), MavCONNECT (enterprise systems), MavSYNC (engagement tracking), and MavCARD/MavMONEY (ID and payment system). Graduate and undergraduate academic programs span over 130 Master's degrees, 9 Doctoral programs, 70+ Graduate Certificates, and numerous undergraduate majors and minors. Recent additions include the Humanities in Action: The Maverick Internship Program launching Spring 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Education Abroad: Program helping students find study abroad opportunities with support for students, families, and UNO faculty and staff
• Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP)
• Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies
• Global Partnerships
• International Student Advising
• International Recruitment

Products and services

• Intensive English Program (IEP) English language instruction program offered to international students and non-native English speakers to develop academic English proficiency, with a separate application portal and custom program options through Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP).
• Education Abroad Service supporting UNO students, families, and faculty in finding and participating in study abroad and international exchange opportunities worldwide.
• International Student Advising Advising service helping current and new international students get oriented to campus, stay informed about academic and immigration-related issues, and become involved on campus and in the community.
• J-1 Scholar Services Support services for international scholars on J-1 exchange visitor visas, including visa sponsorship, status extension, and housing assistance.
• International Studies Major Undergraduate academic major providing interdisciplinary study of international affairs, global cultures, and transnational issues.
• Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies Research center focused on Afghanistan and the surrounding region, involved in printing textbooks, training teachers and journalists, and advising U.S. government officials.
• Humanities in Action: The Maverick Internship Program Cross-college internship program expanding access to paid, credit-bearing internship opportunities for humanities majors, with placements in nonprofit, business, civic, and public-sector contexts.
• International Recruitment Recruitment program connecting prospective international students from across the world to UNO through partnerships with international schools and educational agents.
• Global Grants & Academic Programs (GAP) Hub for global programming at UNO, including Intensive English, global grants, custom programs, and Summer Institutes to support comprehensive international learning and engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 15,000 students enrolled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Shizuoka UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShizuoka University Partnership connecting UNO to Japanese higher education institutions through student and faculty exchanges, collaborative academic programs, and international research initiatives.
• Peace CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNO maintains active Peace Corps programming and partnership, providing opportunities for students and alumni to serve internationally while advancing community engagement objectives.
• Faculty Fulbright ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty Fulbright partnerships support international academic exchange, research collaboration, and teaching opportunities for UNO faculty members.
• Nonprofit Association of the MidlandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Humanities in Action: The Maverick Internship Program - developing internship placements that connect humanities students with nonprofit organizations for career preparation.
• Nebraska Business Development CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Humanities in Action internship program developing placements in business, civic, and public-sector contexts for humanities students.
• Special Olympics NebraskaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Young Athletes Program - UNO students run inclusive sports and developmental play program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• U.S. Strategic CommandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSRI at UNO received $500 million IDIQ contract from USSTRATCOM for delivering innovative R&D solutions for national defense. NSRI holds UARC designation as one of only 15 in the country.
• U.S. Department of DefenseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSRI designated as University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense, providing defense research and development capabilities.
• Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-the-ground partnerships in Afghanistan for printing textbooks, training teachers and journalists, and advising U.S. government officials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Kansas: Public R2 research university with an active Office of International Programs, study abroad, and English language institute; comparable Carnegie classification and metropolitan-style service area.
• Portland State University: Urban-serving public university with an Office of International Affairs covering study abroad, international admissions, and an Intensive English Language Program — same metropolitan-mission model as UNO.
• Iowa State University: Carnegie R2/very-high research public university with an established international students office, study abroad portfolio, and English language program — comparable scale and institutional profile to UNO.
• University of Missouri-Kansas City: Public metropolitan university in a similar mid-size city with international student services, study abroad, and ESL pathways — comparable urban-serving public peer.
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Public metropolitan research university with a Center for International Education covering study abroad, international student services, and ESL — the closest analog to UNO's metropolitan public-university positioning.
• University of Cincinnati: Public metropolitan R1 university with International Services supporting global recruitment and study abroad; comparable scale, urban mission, and federally funded research exposure.
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Flagship of the same University of Nebraska System; operates a comparable international programs office, study abroad, and Intensive English program serving international students — the most direct structural peer.

Broad incumbents

• Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: One of the original UARCs (DoD-sponsored university affiliated research center); comparable operational model to NSRI in terms of defense research portfolio, federal contracting structure, and rapid-response R&D mandate.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Largest U.S. nonprofit study abroad provider; competes for outbound education abroad students and offers custom faculty-led programs, overlapping directly with UNO's Education Abroad and GAP units.

Regional players

• University of Iowa: Regional Big Ten peer with a mature International Student and Scholar Services office and large study abroad operation; comparable public-university international programs structure within the same Midwestern recruiting footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unomaha
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UNOMavTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/unomaha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unointernational
• Instagraminstagram.com/unomaha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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