The Sustainable Urban Systems program offers shared accommodations in hostels, provided breakfasts and some group dinners, daily field trips exploring sustainable cities and engineering marvels, and opportunities for students to explore Dutch culture and landscapes during free time, while emphasizing the risks and benefits of studying abroad through UC Davis.

The Sustainable Urban Systems program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides metro passes for program activities, requires a valid passport for entry (with additional visa requirements for non-U.S. citizens), and enrolls participants in GeoBlue Global Health Insurance for the duration of the program, while students are encouraged to review entry requirements and consult the U.S. Department of State for travel information.

The Sustainable Urban Systems program's fees cover accommodations, breakfast, some group meals, program tours, transportation, and health insurance, while additional expenses such as airfare, non-program meals, personal travel, and emergency costs are the student's responsibility; financial aid is available, but final costs are subject to change.

Dr. Kari Edison Watkins is an Associate Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Davis.

Sustainable Urban Systems

• Syllabus
• Class Format
• Courses
• Prerequisites

On this Summer Abroad program, you can: 

• Earn 6 quarter units in 3 weeks.
• Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements as listed in the General Catalog.
• Experience academic cou

Delve into the renowned Dutch infrastructure and sustainability practices through the exploration of water management and transportation systems in the Netherlands.

The South Korea program offers financial aid, includes accommodations and some meals, while personal expenses, travel, and certain fees vary; total costs are estimated and subject to change.

The South Korea program includes orientations, requires participants to arrange their own travel, provides limited pre-paid local transit, and offers specific guidance on visas, insurance, and LGBTQIA+ resources.

The UC Davis South Korea program offers shared housing, some meals, cultural excursions, career workshops, and resources on adjusting to Seoul’s modern and vibrant lifestyle, with a strong focus on safety and readiness.

Matt Oliver, a former jet mechanic and small business owner, began teaching at Old Dominion University in 2003 before moving to UC Davis in 2014, where he teaches writing courses in engineering, science, and technical fields, and has also consulted for organizations like the Department of Defense and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.