Global Learning

Global Learning provides students with the opportunity to graduate with global experience, promotes an internationalized campus that cultivates an understanding of our diverse global community, and encourages students to engage with other cultures to broaden their perspective and involvement in the world.

Embark on a transformative academic journey with our array of program types spanning study abroad, internships, and research opportunities across the globe. You can search global learning programs on the program's website.

UCSC Global Learning Programs

Faculty-led Global Seminars: Summer courses taught by UCSC faculty while abroad, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.

Partner Programs: Immersion programs at universities abroad/away, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.

Global Internships: Department-based internship program that allows students to explore career goals, expand their professional network and skills, and gain real work experience, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.

Global Classrooms: UCSC courses designed to offer cross-cultural learning experiences, facilitating virtual engagement with students from another part of the world.

Other UC and Non-UC Programs

UCDC Washington: Academic internship program in Washington DC, coordinated by a central UC systemwide office for all 9 undergraduate campuses.

UC Sacramento (UCCS): Academic internship program in public policy, coordinated by UC Davis.

UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP): Varying types of programs offered year-round, coordinated by a central UC systemwide study abroad provider for all UC campuses.

Other UC Study Abroad: Varying types of study abroad programs, coordinated by other UC campuses’ study abroad offices.

Independent Programs: Varying types of study abroad programs, coordinated by organizations outside of the UC system.