UC Faculty-led Summer Abroad and Internship Programs
UC faculty-led Summer Abroad and Internship programs offer students short, intensive academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of excursions and cultural activities. All UC programs are built around UC courses and are led by world-class UC faculty, administered by a UC campus. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Class sizes are small—18-30 students—allowing for an intimate learning experience. UC Summer Abroad and Internship programs are open to all University of California students and students from other U.S. institutions.
2026 programs have been updated below. For the most up-to-date information, check the various UC Study Abroad websites.
- Africa and The Middle East
- Asia & Oceania
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America (USA & Canada)
- Virtual Programs
Africa and the Middle East
Ghana – Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health Internships (UC Davis)
Join local medical professionals in the historic Children’s Hospital in Accra and see firsthand the various factors that directly affect the health of Ghanaian children.
South Africa – Animal and Zoological Management Internships (UC Davis)
Gain first-hand experience in wildlife handling and care, spending two weeks at Lory Park Animal Sanctuary and 2 weeks at Cango Wildlife Ranch.
South Africa and Malawi – Evolution and Fish Biology in Southern Africa (UC Santa Cruz)
Embark on an evolutionary expedition in South Africa, where students snorkel at Lake Malawi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and conduct hands-on fieldwork at the "Cradle of Humankind," where early human fossils were first uncovered.
South Africa – Economic Development (UC Davis)
Study economic development in South Africa through classroom learning, field visits, and research projects – engage with experts and tackle real-world issues in Cape Town.
South Africa – Hospital Medicine and Health Disparities Internships (UC Davis)
Witness local healthcare professionals' efforts to address health inequities amongst underserved communities in Cape Town through community-based initiatives and clinical rotations.
South Africa – Social Movements and Public Health in South Africa (UC San Diego)
Social movements have played a vital role in public health research and outcomes in South Africa, from the protests to end apartheid to the work of the Treatment Action Campaign.
Asia and Oceania
Australia – Animal and Zoological Management Internships (UC Davis)
This program, in partnership with Loop Abroad, provides students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in wildlife handling and care at Wildlife Habitat, a wildlife conservation center in Port Douglas, Australia and participate in a zoo internship led by zookeepers.
Australia – Exploring Marine Biology in the Great Barrier Reef (UC San Diego)
This Global Seminar combines classroom learning with field-based exploration of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and tropical rainforests. Students will snorkel on the reef, visit a marine turtle rehabilitation center, explore the Daintree Rainforest, and meet with conservation managers.
Australia - Global Health - Australia & Contemporary Health: Minorities & Indigenous Populations (UC Los Angeles)
This program provides students with an immersive Global Health learning experience through firsthand clinical observations in Sydney, Australia.
Bhutan – GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon (UC Davis)
Learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) in the peaceful, culturally rich, and biodiverse country of Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains, where progress is measured in Gross National Happiness.
Japan – Agricultural and International Development Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in Japan's agricultural sector while experiencing local culture, language, and professional development in rural communities.
Japan – Business and Communication Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in Japan’s vibrant and bustling capital, where traditional blends with ultramodern. As a global leader in technological advancements and the world’s most populous metropolis, Tokyo is an ideal setting to gain international, professional experience.
Japan – Design Japan (UC Davis)
Based in Tokyo and Kyoto, this program explores Japan’s rich design culture and includes visits to wooden temples, bamboo forests, and the many wards in and around Tokyo and Kyoto.
Japan – Engineering and Computer Science Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in Japan’s vibrant and bustling capital, where traditional blends with ultramodern. As a global leader in technological advancements and the world’s most populous metropolis, Tokyo is an ideal setting to gain international, professional experience.
Japan – Fashion and Design Practice Internships (UC Davis)
Gain internship experience in the global fashion capital of Tokyo, known for its unique and influential street style and vibrant fashion districts.
Japan – Genetics, Diversity, and Human Biology in Tokyo (UC San Diego)
Students will draw connections to the genetics of pigmentation, examine how concepts in genetics are misused in public discourse, and explore the genetics of ancestry while considering the implications of diversity in relation to equitable access and outcomes in human health.
Japan – Global Internships: Tokyo, Japan (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Tokyo.
Japan – Introduction to Japanese for Anime, Manga Lovers! (UC Riverside)
This program offers an exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about anime, manga, and Japanese culture to not only immerse themselves in Japan but also put their language skills to the test in real-world settings.
Japan – Life Sciences in Japan (UC Davis)
Study biochemistry while living in Japan. With ample free time, students can visit Osaka or Tokyo, shop, delve into manga, dine in foodie heaven, or relax in an Onsen town.
Japan – Media and Cultural Studies in Chiba, Japan (UC Riverside)
This program provides students the unique experience of studying modern Japanese history, culture and film while being immersed in contemporary Japanese society.
Japan – Modern Japan (UC San Diego)
The seminar explores two questions: How has Japan navigated the narrow straits between perpetrator and victim during WW II? To help explore this question, the seminar also asks: how have other countries dealt with profound historical trauma and nation building?
Japan – Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan (UC Santa Cruz)
Learn the skills and tools of classic Japanese Mokuhanga woodblock printmaking known as the “Ukiyo-e technique” widely studied by artists today. Acquire first-hand knowledge of historical prints and other art media through class field trips to museums and galleries.
New Zealand – Environment, Green Tech, and Sustainability Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in the fields of environmental science, green technology, and sustainability in New Zealand, where their history is built on respect for the environment.
New Zealand – Psychology Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in Auckland or Wellington gaining experience in the fields of psychology and social work in a rich multicultural environment.
Philippines – Manila, Philippines: Narratives of Tradition and Resistance (UC Berkeley)
Learn about Philippine history, culture, and society through interactions with Filipino people, as well as selected lectures by leading scholars in the Philippines.
Philippines – Remote Island Medicine Internships (UC Davis)
Learn about healthcare challenges in the villages you encounter and the importance of preventative medicine. Rotate at community clinics and interact with healthcare providers and patients, while learning about the link between clinical medicine and public health.
Singapore – Global Internships: Singapore (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Singapore.
Singapore – Global Studies - Business Leadership, Communication, and Culture (UC Los Angeles)
Explore all of the modern wonders of Singapore while also meeting with UCLA alumni and gain valuable networking experience.
South Korea – Korean Language and Culture in Seoul, South Korea: Soul in Seoul (UC Riverside)
To truly master a language, one must deeply understand the culture of the country where it is spoken. Therefore, experiencing Korean culture firsthand and using Korean in real-life situations during the final stages of their learning will maximize the effectiveness of their Korean language education.
South Korea – Computer Science Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in information technology and computer science in Seoul to advance your career goals.
Taiwan – Global Internships: Taiwan (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Taipei, Taiwan.
Thailand – Education Internships (UC Davis)
Spend five weeks supporting under-resourced students as an intern in a traditional Thai temple school in Chiang Mai, a beloved destination in the mountainous, jungle-filled north of Thailand.
Thailand – Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles (UC Davis)
Explore tropical jungles, pristine beaches, exotic markets, and the mega-city of Bangkok while getting hands-on microbiology laboratory experience.
Thailand – Wildlife, Conservation and Veterinary Medicine Internships (UC Davis)
Students will have a chance to live in both city and rural settings and explore Thai culture while learning hands-on veterinary, conservation, and animal science skills.
Europe
Austria – Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe (UC Davis)
From the Renaissance to the United Nations, experience life and history in one of Europe's grand imperial capitals.
Belgium – Bio 2 in Belgium (UC Davis)
Take BIO 2 in picturesque Leuven, home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
Belgium – Microbiology in Belgium (UC Davis)
Build a foundation in microbiology as you visit historic labs and explore the picturesque city of Leuven, home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
Denmark – ELTS In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen (UC Los Angeles)
Follow the footsteps of renowned author Hans Christian Andersen through field trips, walking tours and hands-on exploration of place and space.
France – ELTS - Exploring Sustainability in Nantes, France (UC Los Angeles)
This summer program offers a unique opportunity to explore how Nantes, a green capital of Europe, started its journey on becoming part of the solution to climate change and how its citizens actively support their city’s sustainability.
France – Global Internships: Paris, France (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Paris, France. On this program, students will undertake a professional internship opportunity to build transferable skills in the career field of students choice and learn about French culture and history through an on-site course taught by a Berkeley instructor.
France – History: Medieval to Modern Paris (UC Los Angeles)
Weaving lectures, walking tours, and short day trips into one, this program in Paris presents a two-fold approach to the histories of the kingdom of France in the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
France – Introduction to Biological Psychology (UC Davis)
Apply principles of biology to the study of psychology, learning about the working of the mind in humans and animals.
France – Introduction to Winemaking (UC Davis)
Learn the basics of wine making while visiting many of the major French wine regions and accessing many elite wineries.
France – Mediterranean France in Marseille (UC Santa Cruz)
This program will allow students to study French history and politics in Marseille, a port city that has a rich tradition of immigration, activism, and cultural production. The group will meet with urbanists, musicians, activists, historians, and film-makers.
France – Paris, France: Language, Literature and the Arts (UC Berkeley)
Dive headfirst into French language and culture in Paris, one of the most beautiful and storied cities in the world! This program is designed to immerse students in the language and day-to-day rhythms of French culture.
France – Paris, France: Muslims in the West: Immigration, Refugees and Islamophobia (UC Berkeley)
This study abroad course examines the modern Muslim presence in France and Western Europe, including immigration, refugee history, and the unfolding political, social, intellectual, economic, architectural, currents in the country.
France – Sign Language Studies in Paris (UC San Diego)
Some estimates claim that one third of the signs used in ASL today are related to French signs. The two languages, however, are not mutually intelligible. Practice with French signs for many basic concepts will enable students to experience how comprehension can be achieved through an implicitly negotiated process of creating bridges between signs of different languages.
France – Sixth in Provence (UC San Diego)
This Global Seminar is the perfect opportunity to explore a region through food and narrative, reflecting on taste as sites where culture, immigration, family, globalization, and more meet. Provence is an incredible site to explore these questions with its famous French film festival and local markets.
Germany – Berlin: The Psychology of Identity, Love, and Relationships (UC Berkeley)
Study Abroad in Berlin, a city of striking contrasts of history and modernity; a city with a complex past which continues to inform its present; and a city with vibrant present day movements for progressivism, acceptance, and creativity.
Germany – Contemporary World History in Berlin (UC San Diego)
Students will explore late 19th and 20th century history through extensive visits to Berlin's many museums and historical sites. Because the city was the site of two of the most oppressive versions of authoritarianism in the Nazi years and under communist rule, there is simply no place better than Berlin for presenting this historical material.
Germany – ELTS - Diverse Berlin: Culture and Language in Context (UC Los Angeles)
Explore Berlin, a city that has impacted modern Europe and the world like few others, through various lenses: culture, politics, architecture, art, and urban history, and take courses in German.
Greece – Chios, Greece: Mediterranean Nutrition and Food Systems (UC Berkeley)
Discover the importance of traditional foodways by examining key elements of the Mediterranean dietary pattern, discussing how various factors promote human and planetary health, and experiencing Mediterranean food culture.
Greece – Writers in Greece (UC Davis)
Learn about Greece’s vibrant culture while traveling to many beautiful and historical sites.
Iceland – Thermodynamics in the Land of Fire and Ice (UC Davis)
What better way to study thermodynamics than in a country that is powered completely by geothermal and hydroelectric resources? From thundering waterfalls to towering volcanoes and geothermal fields, you will experience Iceland in all its intrigue.
Ireland – Business and Communication Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in Dublin, a dynamic, multicultural, high-tech hub, rich in culture and history, with a vibrant population.
Ireland – English - In the Heart of the Hibernian Metropolis: Literary Dublin (UC Los Angeles)
Using the city of Dublin as your locus, students in this course will read a variety of major works written by Dublin writers. A grounding in Dublin geography, urban study, and history will prepare students to consider various dimensions of Irish experience in the twentieth-century, from its status as a country under British rule through its fight for independence, and ultimate autonomy.
Ireland – Sixth College Internships in Dublin (UC San Diego)
This unique Global Seminar provides students with a comprehensive academic, professional, and cultural experience in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Students will be placed into internships that complement their interests. While working as interns, students will take two remote courses that fulfill their Upper Division GE requirements.
Ireland – Social Justice (UC Davis)
Experience the power of literature and activism as you satisfy the upper division writing requirement and explore the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.
Ireland – Travel Writing and Podcasting in Ireland (UC Santa Cruz)
Complete GE requirements this summer in the lively town of Dingle, County Kerry! Located in the far southwest corner of Ireland, Dingle retains its traditional culture, the Irish language, and offers both a glimpse into life from another time and a crossroads where the ancient meets the contemporary through music, literature, and the arts.
Ireland – Psychology Internships (UC Davis)
As a vibrant European capital with a strong social services sector, Dublin offers placements in social work, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
Italy – Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City (UC Davis)
Our classroom is Rome and nearby historical sites where we will study art, culture, and history that shaped European culture.
Italy – Classics & History - Exploring Ancient Rome (UC Los Angeles)
Study the history, politics, and culture of ancient Rome from its earliest foundations on the heights of the Palatine hill to the triumph of Christianity and the collapse of its vast empire – a span of almost 1200 years.
Italy – English- American Writers and Artists Abroad (UC Los Angeles)
Examine the experiences of some of the most important American writers and artists who spent time in Florence, the beautiful Tuscan city where the Italian Renaissance originated.
Italy – Fashion and Design Practice Internships (UC Davis)
Increase your skills with an internship in the fashion industry in Florence – home to major fashion houses, design studios and boutiques.
Italy – Film History and Preservation in Bologna (UC Santa Cruz)
Study with Professors Jennifer Horne and Selmin Kara in Bologna, Italy, while attending the renowned Il Cinema Ritrovato film festival which features premieres of restored film prints and rare gems of mainstream, arthouse, experimental, and early film.
Italy – Immersive Artistry – Summer Sketching in Italy (UC Davis)
Discover Italy as you learn to draw and appreciate art in Todi, visit Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and Siena, and explore ancient wonders of Rome.
Italy – Italian Innovation through Design and Communication (UC San Diego)
Milan is known as Italy’s design capital, where global brands and modern life coexist with centuries of history and world-famous culinary traditions. Milan’s landmarks provide opportunities to examine how art, public space, and performance shape the collective experience and communicate history, identity, and values.
Italy – Italy through Food and Film (UC Riverside)
The purpose of the course is to explore Italy's rich cultural history through the vehicles of food and film.
Italy – Revelle in Rome (UC San Diego)
For more than two thousand years, Rome has been a place of wonder and self-discovery. Its layers of history and its rich intellectual traditions in the arts and letters make it an ideal setting not only to study the humanities but to live them.
Italy – Science of the Mind (UC Davis)
Study cognitive neuroscience through the internationally known Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna in Italy.
Italy – Venice and Trieste, Italy: Italian Language and Culture (UC Berkeley)
This intensive summer program will spend three weeks in Trieste, a scenic, vibrant and off the beaten path seaside city in Northern Italy, and three weeks amongst the canals and sights of Venice, often recognized as one of Europe's most beautiful cities. This program is an immersion in Italian language study and is open to all levels from true beginners to advanced learners.
Italy – Writing the World: Narrative Travel Writing in Italy (UC Riverside)
This five-week intensive summer course combines the art of storytelling with the lived experience of travel, guiding students through the process of observing, reflecting, and crafting vivid nonfiction prose rooted in place.
Netherlands – Eco-Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands (UC Santa Cruz)
Discover how entrepreneurship can bridge the gap between the Netherlands’ thriving economy and its commitment to environmental sustainability! students will collaborate with local sustainability-focused entrepreneurs, exploring how innovative business models can tackle the challenges of conservation and development.
Netherlands – Global Studies - The Global Governance of International Human Rights (UC Los Angeles)
Gain a deep knowledge of the promises and limits of international human rights and examine the Eurocentric frameworks within which international human rights are discussed and litigated today.
Netherlands – Management - International Business and Law (UC Los Angeles)
This program provides a comprehensive overview of conducting business internationally through two courses: business in an international context and strategies that managers can pursue to capitalize upon opportunities and mitigate the threats of doing business globally.
Netherlands- Sustainable Planning, Development, and Design (UC San Diego)
The Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam, will be an urban lab where students will learn about sustainable planning, development and design. If students want to see first-hand the impact of placemaking and policy to create vibrant, welcoming, sustainable and accessible places – join us in Amsterdam!
Netherlands – Sustainable Urban Systems (UC Davis)
Delve into the renowned Dutch infrastructure and sustainability practices through the exploration of water management and transportation systems.
Portugal – Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe (UC Berkeley)
Join the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal for an intensive, fast-paced learning experience, where you will learn from venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, executives from Silicon Valley companies, and experts from across the globe.
Portugal – Global Internships: Coimbra, Portugal (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Coimbra, Portugal.
Spain – Barcelona, Spain: The Other Side/El Otro Lado (UC Berkeley)
Engage deeply with the histories and contemporary realities of migrant and refugee communities in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain.
Spain – Business and Communication Internships (UC Davis)
Barcelona's entrepreneurial open economy have made the city an unbeatable meeting point for international business.
Spain – Drugs and Crime in Barcelona | Media and Cultural Studies in Spain (UC Riverside)
The course, MCS 190 (Drug Policy), introduces students to drug policies in both Spain and the United States. The course, MCS 160, explores the development of mass incarceration in the US and its comparison to Spain's general approach to crime.
Spain – Educational Psychology in Spain (UC Riverside)
Students will study linguistic and cultural diversity in Spain and its connection to California; multicultural and bilingual development and its relevance to the education and psychology professions; and school psychology foundations from a scientist-practitioner perspective.
Spain – Engineering and Computer Science Internships (UC Davis)
Spend the summer on the coast of the Mediterranean in dynamic Barcelona as an engineering intern. Students will have the opportunity to take an intensive Spanish course, explore Barcelona, and network with engineering and C.S. professionals and interns.
Spain – Environment, Green Tech, and Sustainability Internships (UC Davis)
Work with environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning, research, sustainable development, or policy in Spain.
Spain – Global Internships: Barcelona, Spain (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Barcelona.
Spain – History of Cancer (UC Davis)
Learn about the medical and scientific discoveries relating to cancer prevention and treatment within historical and social contexts, including differences between the US and Spanish healthcare systems.
Spain – Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona (UC Davis)
Discover the many lessons we can take home from Barcelona on housing development and neighborhood regeneration efforts.
Spain – Spanish - Language and Culture in Spain - Session I: June Start (UC Los Angeles)
Enjoy your summer in Spain while studying Spanish language and culture in the charming city of Granada.
Spain – Spanish - Language and Culture in Spain - Session II: July Start (UC Los Angeles)
Enjoy your summer in Spain while studying Spanish language and culture in the charming city of Granada.
Spain – Latin American Spain (UC Santa Cruz)
Long a nation of emigrants, Spain has become a migrant-receiving country in the twenty-first century, and the majority of migrants hail from Latin America. Who are the Latin Americans who migrate to Spain and why do they do so? What, if anything, do they have in common with Latin American migrants and their Latinx progeny in the United States?
Spain – Linguistics in Madrid and Bilbao, Spain (UC Riverside)
Study Linguistics in the local context of the Basque Country, Spain, with a focus on the Basque language as well as the development of Spanish. Rather than just reading about how languages work, we will directly investigate the grammar of these languages for a first-hand perspective on linguistic structure.
Spain – Madrid, Spain: Interculturalism in the Crossroads (UC Riverside)
*Courses are taught in Spanish.
Explore the shared histories of Spain, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Examine legacies of the conquest of America, the nation-building process, and uses of a natural language within a digital realm for digital or analogical materials.
Spain – Multilingual and Multicultural Spain (UC San Diego)
Come study in Barcelona, Spain on the Mediterranean coast! This Global Seminar is a perfect way to expose yourself to the rich multilingual and multicultural communities of Spain.
Spain – Psychology Internships (UC Davis)
Intern in the Mediterranean gem of Valencia with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals in psychology and social services.
Spain – Revelle in Madrid (UC San Diego)
Spain is a vibrant country with beautiful weather and an especially rich cultural history. Visitors will find not only world-class museums and historical sites, but also world-class sports teams all over the country. Classes will focus on the Renaissance, reformation, early modern Europe, and religion.
Spain – Social Cognition and Drugs in Spain (UC San Diego)
Barcelona is the perfect setting to examine, discuss, and experience issues of social cognition and the effects of cultural norms on how individuals interact. Weekly field trips to some of the city’s unique artistic sites will give students first-person perspective on the issues discussed in class with respect to mirror neurons and art.
Spain – Spanish Memories, African Hopes, through Literature and Film (UC San Diego)
This Global Seminar will examine some of the major themes of the 18-20th Century in their global meaning, with a focus on Spain and its relations with North Africa. Field trips to Morocco and Madrid to see architecture and meet groups working with immigration issues.
Spain – Three Cultures of Medieval Spain (UC Davis)
Explore the cities of Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada to learn about the religious and cultural differences of medieval Spain.
Spain – Warren in Madrid (UC San Diego)
Students go abroad to expand our horizons, something few cities can do as well as Madrid, one of Europe's major cultural capitals. Students will read masterpieces of not only Spanish but global literature that deeply affirms the human capacity for self-transformation.
Sweden – Global Internships: Stockholm, Sweden (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in Stockholm, Sweden.
Switzerland – Geology Adventures in the Swiss Alps (UC San Diego)
This Global Seminar will focus on Earth science and geology in the Swiss Alps—a truly amazing and spectacular region. Switzerland is host to incredible natural beauty, including towering mountain peaks, majestic glaciers, massive waterfalls, pristine mountain lakes, and more.
United Kingdom – Art in a Globalized World: UK (UC Santa Cruz)
In this immersive studio art class students create site-responsive artworks that explore art in a global context. Students create site responsive artworks: drawings, zines, graphic works, animation, photographs, installations and performances in response to our visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions in London and Brighton UK.
United Kingdom – Applied Research in London: Indigenous England (UC Riverside)
The program will provide students with an opportunity to assess the ways in which Indigenous presence extends beyond the United States. The program will focus on three subject areas: applied research; history, culture, and art; and public humanities projects.
United Kingdom – Austen and the City | English in London (UC Riverside)
Experience the cultural transformation of Romantic-era revolutions by connecting the groundbreaking works of authors like Jane Austen, William Wordsworth, William Blake, Anna Letitia Barbauld, Felicia Hemans, Letitia Landon, Percy Shelley, Friedrich Engels, and more to the places that inspired them.
United Kingdom – English - London, City of Transformations (UC Los Angeles)
Gain an intimate knowledge of London, discovering, walking and mapping the psychogeography of the contemporary capital while recovering the hidden traces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
United Kingdom – Food Study Field Study in London (UC Santa Cruz)
In this dual course summer program taught by two UCSC Anthropology Professors, London will become a living laboratory to learn how anthropologists study and practice ethnographic methods, with a focus on how and why food is an especially important gateway to understanding culture, power, memory, identity, and histories of colonialism.
United Kingdom – Genetics, Pandemics, and Society in Edinburgh (UC San Diego)
Edinburgh’s historic and continued importance as a site for scientific innovation makes it the ideal site to explore a range of themes in the history of public health and genetics.
United Kingdom – Global Internships: London, UK (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in London.
United Kingdom – In Search of Scotland (UC Davis)
Take an intensive writing course coupled with field trips, ghost walks, and a three day tour of the Highlands, including the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and the haunted fields of Culloden.
United Kingdom – Literary London (UC San Diego)
These courses will explore that literature and related cultural production, considering how the city has served as a setting for a diverse array of stories, with a particular focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. Through reading fiction and watching films, students will explore how London became the dynamic and vibrant “world city” that it is today.
United Kingdom – London Leadership Experience | Business in London (UC Riverside)
The London Leadership Experience encourages students to engage in a deeper understanding of human behavior within organizations. The program works on the idea that behavior is a function of a person in his/her environment (i.e., the way in which we behave is largely dependent on who we are and the various contexts we find ourselves in.
United Kingdom – London and the Literary Imagination (UC Berkeley)
This program offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into complex histories and Literature surrounding World War One, literary modernism, and British colonialism while using the incredible city of London as your classroom.
United Kingdom – Management - Marketing & Entertainment (UC Los Angeles)
Travel to London to learn about the entertainment and marketing industries firsthand with insight from top experts in the field.
United Kingdom – Organic Chemistry in Nottingham (UC Davis)
Studying on the beautiful University of Nottingham’s campus, you will learn the basic principles of organic chemistry from a UC Davis professor of Chemistry. This course covers in-depth presentations on alkane and cycloalkane structure and reactivity, stereochemistry, organic structural analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and more.
United Kingdom – Oxford on Film (UC Davis)
Oxford is famed for its writers, like Tolkien, Lewis and Carroll, in addition to canonic British mystery series, such as Endeavour, Lewis and Inspector Morse. While we explore its history of magic, fantasy and intrigue, we’ll also walk in the footsteps of contemporary filmmakers who use Oxford as their canvas.
United Kingdom – Revelle in London (UC San Diego)
Students will use the program setting in London to understand the enduring significance of the big developments in political thought, science, religious ideas and beliefs, literature, the arts, and philosophy that took place in England during the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the period of Early Modern Europe.
Europe (Multi-Country)
France & Italy – Anatomy in Paris and Bologna (UC San Diego)
Through this program, students will gain a richer understanding of how anatomy shaped—and was shaped by—the intellectual and artistic revolutions of Europe, from the Renaissance to the present day.
Germany & Belgium – Brewing and Beer (UC Davis)
Discover the rich history and science of brewing as you visit breweries, malthouses and hop farms in Belgium and Germany.
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, & Switzerland – Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe (UC Davis)
Learn why some European cities are way ahead of U.S. cities in sustainable development and design.
Switzerland & France – World Cinema and the European Film Festival (UC Davis)
Attend an entire A-level film festival in the Italian-Swiss Lake region, with two-weeks of preparatory film studies in Cannes, France.
Latin America
Argentina – Global Internships: Buenos Aires, Argentina (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Buenos Aires.
Bolivia – Pediatric Health Internships (UC Davis)
Rotate at pediatric clinics and hospitals alongside local Bolivian pediatricians and understand the medical, clinical and social issues through daily rounds in wards such as obstetrics, oncology, inpatient, infectious disease, and nephrology.
Chile – Human Rights, Memory, and Democracy (UC Davis)
Immerse yourself in Chile's transformative history and vibrant social movements, exploring grassroots mobilization, and the struggle for justice and democracy.
Chile – Revelle in Santiago (UC San Diego)
Students will encounter Santiago as a rich and diverse history that gave birth to one of the most important literary traditions in Latin America. Students will also find the modern capital of one of the wealthiest and most progressive countries in Latin America featuring immersive museums, world-class restaurants, and a thriving live music scene.
Colombia – Agriculture and the Environment in Colombia (UC Davis)
Tackle global challenges through agriculture in Colombia, exploring sustainability, food security, and climate solutions with hands-on research and field experience.
Costa Rica – Sea Turtles and Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica (UC San Diego)
The New World tropics are a monument to biodiversity. A small patch of forest in Costa Rica may contain more kinds of trees, birds and insects than all of North America. Our destination, Ostional, is the scene of a regular wildlife spectacle—the mass nesting when hundreds of olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs.
Costa Rica – Wildlife, Conservation, and Veterinary Medicine (UC Davis)
Intern for four weeks while gaining experience in both a small animal clinic and at a wildlife rescue center.
Cuba – Beyond the Icons - Race, Gender & Social Change (UC Berkeley)
This program offers an immersive study abroad examination of issues of race, gender, sexuality, and social change in Cuba. Students will critically examine the historical and contemporary experiences of Afro-Cubans, women, LGBTQ+ communities, and related grassroots movements and institutions within the context of historical forces.
Guatemala – Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala (UC Santa Cruz)
This program will explore the historical and contemporary strengths and challenges to Guatemala’s food and agricultural system through the lens of Agroecology and indigenous-led agricultural development work.
Mexico – Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems (UC Davis)
Participate in the sustainable design of holistic rainwater collection and wastewater treatment systems in an underserved community.
Mexico – Puebla, Mexico: Entre dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds | Nauatl and Spanish languages, cultures and histories (UC Berkeley)
In this immersive program, students will explore Mexican history, culture, and language (Nauatl and Spanish) while taking a core major course in the Berkeley Spanish Language Department. Students will live and study in the beautiful, historic and vibrant city of Puebla, with extended excursions to nearby towns and cultural sites including Cholula, the Teotihuacan Pyramids, and Mexico City.
Mexico – Spanish - Language & Culture in the Mexican Context (UC Los Angeles)
Travel to Mérida, la Ciudad Blanca, one of Mexico’s most beautiful and safest cities. In Mérida you will experience the unique tapestry of history, languages, and cultures dating back to the 16th century. Its cultural offerings, size, and safe character make Mérida the perfect place to study the Spanish language and Mexican culture, as well as Pre-Hispanic and modern Mayan culture.
Mexico – ¡Vamos a Mexico! Language, Life, and Learning in Oaxaca | Session A (UC Riverside)
Focus on lower division Spanish (SPA 003), study language and culture congruently.
Mexico – ¡Vamos a Mexico! Language, Life, and Learning in Oaxaca | Session B (UC Riverside)
Focus on lower division Spanish (SPA 004), study language and culture congruently.
Mexico – Visual Culture and Resistance in Mexico (UC San Diego)
Oaxaca City and Mexico City offer a chance to study visual culture not only in the classroom but in the streets and with communities that produce it. Students will engage with communities and artists producing grassroots media, visual art, film, and textiles that are part of broader struggles for justice.
North America (USA & Canada)
Atlanta – Global Internships: Atlanta, Georgia (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in Atlanta, Georgia.
Boston – Global Internships: Boston, Massachusetts (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in Boston, Massachusetts.
Los Angeles – Global Internships: Los Angeles, California (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in the Los Angeles area.
New York – Global Internships: New York, New York (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in New York.
New York – Sociology - Cities and Cultures (UC Los Angeles)
Explore cutting edge, urban, cultural and political issues, and the trendiest neighborhoods in the country's largest city.
San Francisco Bay Area – Global Internships: San Francisco Bay Area, California (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and work experience through an academic internship in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Toronto – Global Internships: Toronto, Canada - Engineering (UC Berkeley)
Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in Toronto, Canada.
Virtual
Worldwide – Business and Communication Virtual Internships (UC Davis)
Go global. yet remain local, gaining work experience and building your resume working virtually with a company based abroad.
Worldwide – Engineering and Computer Science Virtual Internships (UC Davis)
Build your engineering, computer science, or IT experience and expand your global network by working virtually with a team based abroad.
Worldwide – Environment, Green Tech, and Sustainability Virtual Internships (UC Davis)
Intern remotely with companies working to shift the world towards a sustainable economy and reduce the human impact on the globe.
Worldwide – Social Impact and Public Health Virtual Internships (UC Davis)
Gain work experience with this 8-week, project-based internship. Learn from and contribute to social projects and programs that benefit local communities.