Global Learning
Global Learning provides students with the opportunity to graduate with global experience by participating in a study abroad and/or away program, 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. Search global learning programs.
UCSC Global Learning Programs
Faculty-led Global Seminars: Summer courses taught by UCSC faculty while abroad, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.
Partner Programs: Exchange programs at universities abroad/away, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.
Global Internships: Internship programs abroad that allow students to explore career goals, expand their professional network and skills, and gain real work experience, coordinated by UCSC Global Learning.
Other UC and Non-UC Programs
UCDC Washington: Academic internship program in Washington DC, coordinated by a central UC systemwide office.
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.
Other UC Study Abroad: Varying types of study abroad programs, coordinated by study abroad offices at other UC campuses.
Independent Programs: Varying types of study abroad programs, coordinated by organizations outside of the UC system.
International Student Services and Programming
International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) provides immigration advising and advocacy as well as cultural and academic programming. ISSP assists students in maintaining their legal status while in the United States, serving as UCSC's official liaison to U.S. government agencies for immigration matters. ISSP also designs and facilitates orientation programming, events, and activities for international undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars to foster increased intercultural learning, build community, and support cultural adjustment. ISSP administers mentorship programs for international students that also serve as leadership development for international student mentors, and offers international/intercultural events open to all.
Global Initiatives
Global Initiatives manages and tracks UCSC's growing portfolio of international partnerships through GlobalConnect and works with UCSC faculty and academic departments as well as institutions abroad to identify potential partnership opportunities and develop agreements that support student and faculty international mobility, research, and recruitment. Working with academic and support units throughout campus, Global Initiatives also facilitates the implementation of a variety of new and special programs led by the Division of Global Engagement.
Support for Nationally Competitive Fellowships
The Division of Global Engagement administers the application process and provides advising for graduate study and research abroad through Nationally Competitive Fellowships. These programs include the Fulbright Program, Rhodes Scholarship, Marshall Fellowship, and Schwarzman Scholars Program.
Most of these awards require a campus endorsement before the applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition.
Advance preparation for these awards is essential. Eligible candidates should meet with Gabi Schmiegel for assistance with applying, preparing compelling personal statements, interviewing, and developing project/program of study proposals.