Visiting Programs

Visiting programs students at Space Needle Observation deck (January, 2024)

FIUTS offers short-term cross-cultural and leadership development programs for visiting students from around the world in Seattle, Washington.

These programs provide an unforgettable opportunity to discover the Pacific Northwest community, make international friends, and engage in transformative global learning experiences.

Local university students can become involved by being a student ambassador and partake alongside participants in activities during these programs.

Custom Programs

FIUTS cross-cultural leadership programs can be tailored to fit high schools, universities, junior colleges, or company-sponsored groups, and provide an unforgettable experience in language and culture. Click here for details on working with FIUTS to design a custom educational program for your group: custom educational programs.

Current / Ongoing Programs

Study of the U.S. Institute on Civic Engagement Summer (June-July)

Kanda University of International Studies (August)

Sports and Culture Exchange Program with Waseda University (March)

Diversity and Education Program with Ehime University (March)

Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (April)

Study of the U.S. Institute on Civic Engagement Winter (January-February)

Iraqi Youth Leadership Exchange Program (IYLEP) (August)

Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati (UUTI-Kiribati) (July)

Past Programs

Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program: All-Stars (February, 2023)

Youth Ambassadors Program with Bolivia and Peru (October, 2023)

American Leadership Exchange Program with Ukraine (October, November 2023)

U.S-Korea Summer English Scholars Program

Study of the U.S. Institute on Education and the Future of Work

Health and Culture Exchange with Ehime University School of Medicine

FIUTS Media Literacy & Leadership Institute (MLLI) with Mali

Mandela Washington Fellowship: Alumni Enrichment Institute

Youth Entrepreneurship Program with Latvia and Lithuania

Culture and Friendship Program with Minami Kyushu Junior College

Seattle Language and Culture Institute

Youth Ambassadors Program with Brazil (virtual)

Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean 

Youth Ambassadors Program with Argentina and Chile

Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media

Youth Leadership Program on Oceans

Youth Leadership and Teacher Development Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Youth Leadership Program with Azerbaijan

Serbia Youth Leadership Program