b'EXCHANGEVISITOR SERVICESCREATING A WELCOMING SETTING TO ADVANCE UFS RESEARCH AND TEACHING COLLABORATIONS WORLDWIDEExchange Visitor Services (EVS) playsparticipate in NAFSA: Association of a unique and vital role in furtheringInternational Educators conferences toTOP HOSTING the University of Floridas research andstay informed on the latest regulatoryUF COLLEGESinternationalization missions. As theupdates and best practices in the field of2024 - 2025welcoming gateway for the brightestinternational education and exchange.minds from around the world, we makeOur work is grounded in the objective it possible for top researchers andof increasing mutual understanding scholars to come to UF, collaborate, andbetween the people of the United States contribute to our cutting-edge researchand other nations. This spirit of cultural initiatives across disciplines. and educational exchange is at the430The EVS office supports all UF visitingheart of everything we do. In that spirit,College of Agricultural scholars and students holding J-1 and J-2we also create opportunities for ourand Life Sciencesvisas. We work directly with each of ourinternational scholars to engage with visitors to ensure a smooth transition tothe broader Gainesville community, life in the U.S. and at UF, enabling themincluding visits to local schools to share to fully participate in and benefit fromtheir cultures and experiences. 156their cultural and academic exchange.UFs global reputation for researchCollege of MedicineIn addition to supporting scholars, EVSexcellence is made stronger by the also facilitates the arrival and success ofcontributions of our exchange visitors. all incoming exchange students. From Citrus Research and Neurology to To strengthen understandingPublic Health, Pharmacy, Engineering, of J programs across campus, weBusiness, and the Physical Sciences,106have conducted over 20 roadshowwe proudly support thousands ofCollege of Liberal presentations to UF departments,international specialists who areArts and Scienceshelping faculty and staff better navigateintegral to UFs academic and research sponsorship processes and programsuccessboth nationally and globally.requirements. We also actively 86TOPTOP FIELDS OF STUDY Herbert Wertheim CATEGORIES College of Engineering Scholars1114 1. Agriculture, Agriculture Operations Exchange Students190& Related Sciences320 Degree-seeking79 2. Biological & Biomedical Sciences306 Student Interns78 3. Health Professions & Related62 Clinical Sciences158 College of Pharmacy Non-degree5 4. Engineering 1305. Physical Sciences 1244 |Global Engagement Report 2025'