An Indonesian microbiology student reflects on his transformative experience in the UC Davis Global Study Program, from conducting research in the lab to cultural immersion through a homestay and creating lifelong friendships.
Choosing the right study-abroad destination isn’t just about academics, it’s about finding the perfect place to call home. Here’s why international students find UC Davis’ location the perfect fit for their U.S. college adventure.
Discover Sandy Montross’ inspiring journey from the private sector to enriching international education at UC Davis CPE, where she shapes student success.
UC Davis welcomes the first members of a cohort of scholars from Kazakhstan as part of a new professional development program sponsored by their home government.
Karina Hurtado Maldonado, program coordinator for International Youth Programs, has years of experience working with international students and families.
Learn about Chaplin Zhang’s transformative experience in the GREAT Summer Research Program and how UC Davis faculty members create a nurturing environment where students like Chaplin are encouraged to push the boundaries of research and innovation.
Our decade-long partnership with Fukuoka Women’s University helps Japanese students learn up-to-date research and practical application of environmental issues and sustainability, while also improving their conversational English skills.
Hear from Chinese graduate students about studying food science and microbiology at UC Davis to increase their agricultural expertise and promote ag development back home.
More than 1,000 students attended our international and youth programs at UC Davis for summer 2024. A record high since the Pandemic and a 61.7% increase from last year.
Chinese college student Bai Yiyang reflects on his time at UC Davis in the GREAT Summer Research Program, including his homestay experience, lab life and how he spent his free time.
Studying abroad is an exciting adventure, but it's not without some challenges and uncertainties. We can help. Check out our guide to help reduce your stress about studying abroad, so you can make the most of your international education at UC Davis.
Faculty, staff and students celebrated the first cohort of an innovative new semiconductor engineering study abroad program between Korea University and UC Davis on June 12.
UC Davis International Programs bids farewell to long-time program specialist and esteemed team member, Paula Khodaverdi, as she prepares for retirement.
Assistant Director of Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs Katrina Koenig is here to help ensure our programs are implemented with the highest quality for students and partners.
A few years ago, ESL student Ryotaro Okada got his start at the UC Davis Global Study Program where he gained foundational skills to get into grad school at UCLA. He reached out to let us know that he has just achieved his dreams with an internship at Disney.
International students new to UC Davis and U.S. culture will learn to be Aggies through our many traditions. Read on for a sample of some of our unique and enjoyable events that you can be a part of.
Program specialist Kristina Carrizosa brings extensive knowledge and experience in international education to her new role managing Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs.
A benefit of working in international education is the opportunity to work with partners from around the world. In March, we welcomed two delegations from Shandong Province in China and look forward to working on these upcoming ventures together.
Teresa Pargeter is a recipient of the Outstanding Service Award for Teaching. A longtime instructor of UC Davis International Programs, she has more than 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of ages and language abilities.
For 20 years, UC Davis has partnered with the Japanese Agricultural Exchange Council to provide vocationally and professionally oriented training to Japanese Agricultural Training Program participants to help them start their farms or agribusinesses in Japan.
Meet Anna, a recent high school graduate from Japan who made her dreams of studying abroad for college a reality thanks to the academic and English skills she gained in a custom UC Davis program at her high school.
Julie Greenwood will join the University of California, Davis, as its next dean of Continuing and Professional Education. International Programs are part of the UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education.
The long-running study abroad program celebrates 20 years of providing international students and partner universities with access to the knowledge, expertise and resources of UC Davis.
Hear from UC Davis Global Study Program graduate Isabella Hines on how her experience at UC Davis contributed to her academic and professional success.
International student and artist YiFei Li reflects on what she's learned and how much she's grown because of her transformative experience in the UC Davis Global Study Program.
The Community College Pathway is a college prep program that helps international students like Eddie Lu graduate from top U.S. universities after attending a partner community college.
Intensive learning without the long-term commitment is what makes our Short-Term Content Based Programs perfect for summer and winter break. Students from around the world can explore several distinct subject areas while improving their English language skills and enjoying the cultural and social perks of studying abroad.
Through collaborations with the UC Davis Model United Nations Team, students in our Academic Engagement Program and students from Kyoto Otani High School participating in a custom program are able to increase their awareness and understanding of current issues around the world.
As assistant director of curriculum and development at International Programs, Elizabeth Morrison believes that working in international education is an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and a widening of perspectives that contributes to understanding and better global relations.
The course Presentation, Communication and Collaboration Skills allows international students in the Global Study Program to learn effective communication skills, develop essential soft skills and build self-confidence, all while participating in a fun, unique course in the UC Davis Department of Theater and Dance.
Hear from Global Study Program students about what it’s like to be an international student at UC Davis, including their favorite class, how they’ve benefited from the program and advice for incoming exchange students.
Twenty high school students from Northern Italy participated in a three-week International Agriculture Program, focused on supporting and preparing them for careers in agriculture.
Hear from Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards recipient Bimo Rizki Abdusshamad on his experience in the Global Study Program, his goals and how he’s enjoying his time at UC Davis.
International students participating in the summer Academic Preparation and Pathway Programs share their unforgettable memories from their study abroad experience.
Indonesian consulates from San Francisco visit UC Davis to support Global Study Program students studying abroad from the International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) program.
UC Davis welcomed 25 students from 19 universities across Indonesia to participate in the Global Study Program as part of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) program. The students represent a range of majors and will be taking UC Davis classes this summer and fall.
Study abroad student and art major, Minkyung Kim from South Korea, spent two quarters as an exchange student in the Global Study Program at UC Davis. Read about her experience.
Meet Housing Coordinator and Student Life Experience Advisor Lisa Whitaker. She supports international students with housing, transportation, medical insurance and other student life issues to help ensure they have an enjoyable, successful stay at UC Davis.
One way we measure our success as an institution is the long-term relationships we develop with our respected and valued international partners. Watch a video from UC Davis Chancellor May congratulating one of our long-standing partners, Zhejiang University, on its 125th anniversary.
UC Davis welcomed 31 students from Kyoto Otani High School to campus for an immersive, four-week custom program in communication and culture, a continuation of a year-long academic English program in Japan.
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education's newest online specialization, Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams, is now available on Coursera. Designed for international professionals who manage diverse teams, the four-course series provides essential skills for becoming a more effective leader in a global world.
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s International Programs partnered with Gowell Education to provide 90 Chinese youth and university students with a unique opportunity to participate in UC Davis programs, offline and in-person in Shanghai. Learn more about these two inaugural UC Davis Summer Programs led by U.S. instructors, with support from UC graduates and current UC students living in China.
In 2019, Ryotaro Okada came to UC Davis with a dream. An ESL student from Ritsumeikan University in Japan, he dreamed of becoming a theme park designer in the United States. He applied to the Global Study Program, to bolster his English-language skills and gain the foundation he needed to study in the U.S.
A master's student from Germany, Julian Mogk is taking upper division engineering classes at UC Davis through the Global Study Program. Read about his experience in the program.
UC Davis International Programs welcomed 47 students this fall from Yasuda Women’s University in Hiroshima, Japan, to participate in two custom programs—a five-week in-person version of the Global Awareness and Intercultural Communication Seminar and a four-week Communication and Culture Program.
Fall 2021 marks a momentous quarter for 17 students attending the Global Study Program at UC Davis. These students are part of the inaugural Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards program, launched and funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. This competitive and prestigious award provides well-qualified students from universities across Indonesia the opportunity to study abroad.
UC Davis students are back on campus, with in-person instruction, clubs, athletics and events in full swing. And with the 2021 academic year well underway, COVID-19 safety remains top of mind.
International students from Tokyo met online in the spring of 2021 while attending the remote UC Davis program Global Awareness and Intercultural Communication Seminar. Following the conclusion of the program, they decided to take their learning a step further and created their very own online project on global hot topics.
Fall 2021 marked the beginning of a return to in-person learning on the UC Davis campus, and students from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s International programs were among those eager to make the most of their college experience. See what students and their instructors had to say about being back at school.
UC Davis is a top school—consistently leading the ranking charts and outdoing other universities. But there’s much more to UC Davis than academics. See what makes UC Davis the perfect place for international students to learn, make friends and develop a global network.
As the immigration advisor for International Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Stephanie Palmer provides immigration and visa support to both F-1 and J-1 visa holders and their partner institutions. She can help answer both pre-arrival and post-arrival questions, offers advice on F-1 and J-1 visa procedures and helps students maintain their immigration status throughout their time at UC Davis.
Ayu Kawashima, an undergraduate at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, envisions starting a Model UN team at her university. After completing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Seminar, Kawashima is determined to play a role in shaping the future of Japan by promoting SDGs and working toward a more equal society.
In response to the current and future needs of global education, International Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education has partnered with Ritsumeikan University in Japan to launch Remote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Seminar to help undergraduate students enhance their global competencies and improve their English-language abilities.
Epidemiologists trained in One Health—a comprehensive approach that recognizes the link between human health and the health of animals and our shared environment—are essential to preventing the next pandemic. UC Davis’ remote course, Epidemiology: The Core of One Health for Infectious Diseases, aims to meet that need.
UC Davis International Programs’ new online course Research Methodology and Graduate Preparation in STEM provides international undergraduates with an opportunity to learn about research from a Tier 1 U.S. research institution without leaving their home country. See what students have to say about their experiences in the course.
International Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education has established the first partnership of its kind with Kyoto Otani High School in Japan to launch UC Davis English as part of its year-round curriculum to help its students with academic English and academic skills.
Intensive English and Professional Programs have served the international community of students and teachers for 43 years. In an effort to continue to be at the forefront of academic programs that serve the needs of our existing university and organizational partners, we look to launch a new innovative, cohort-based program model.
Students who participate in the Global Research Experience in Advanced Technologies (GREAT) program are able to work with extraordinary UC Davis faculty like Tingrui Pan, GREAT Program Faculty Director. He is part of a team of engineers and clinicians developing low cost, portable ventilators. The opportunity to access faculty like this are why our students thrive here and are able to achieve their own academic goals.
We strive to provide convenient, flexible, high-quality remote learning courses to help you achieve your goals and continue your education from home. If you’ve never taken an online course before, here are five tips to help prepare you for success as an online learner.
The Intensive English Programs at UC Davis have moved online, like the rest of campus, and our instructors and student assistants have been hard at work to create engaging and creative ways to stay connected and make English language learning fun and productive!
The UC Davis Student Farm is part of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute, and this 23-acre space is dedicated to the creation and exploration of sustainable food systems. At the farm, students learn from educators and volunteers about the process of growing food in a way that has minimal negative impacts on the land. Within the farm, students can choose to participate in a diverse array of programs:
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art opened its doors on November 23, 2016. The museum is the culmination of UC Davis’ efforts to promote creative and innovative thinking in the community. Entrance is free for everyone, meaning you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore this UC Davis gem.
Efforts to develop a sustainable community have granted UC Davis position #3 in the world ranking for campus sustainability. In April 2017, the International Center made its debut as a LEED Certified Gold building. But, what does LEED Certified Gold mean? The United States Environmental Protection Agency created the LEED rating system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to promote the constructions of buildings –from residential to commercial– that positively impact the well-being of people and the planet.
Traditionally Intensive English Programs (IEP) are for adult learners to advance and accelerate their career through participation in a rigorous English language curriculum. High school students can participate in a similar course of study through “English youth programs.” These programs often balance instruction with other social and cultural components to create a more age-related experience.
Baseball holds a meaningful place in American culture, and for International English Program student Sou Koguma, a true American experience meant that he would visit the country’s most emblematic baseball stadiums. Sou has walked through the historic entrance of Chicago’s Wrigley Field and cheered alongside New York’s Yankees fans at Yankee Stadium. Sou’s interest in baseball and ambition took him places he had always dreamed of seeing.
Being nicknamed “Bike Capital USA” means that Davis is filled with thousands of new students and bicycles every year. Unfortunately, that also makes it a target for bicycle theft. Hundreds of bicycles are stolen around campus and the city of Davis and it is important to take precautions in order to avoid these incidents. A few key tips to decrease your chances of having your bicycle stolen are listed below:
Guest author Patricia Willers, English instructor (UC Davis, ISA)
As the English Language classes gear up for summer quarter at UC Davis, across the globe, programs are winding down for the year. On Friday, the UC Davis/ISA Tokyo Center classroom passed out the last certificates of the academic year and wished the students well on the next steps of their academic journeys.
“I just wanted to cross the Golden Gate Bridge by bike,” said student Ryotaro Sakaguchi. “My friend told me one could cross it by bike, so this is why I chose to do it.”
Youth from two of the top six schools in China’s largest metropolis, Guangzhou, recently visited UC Davis to study and experience university life in the United States. As part of the Custom Youth Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education - international, middle and high school students participate in a variety of academically rigorous research, college preparation and English language programs on the UC Davis campus.
This spring, Chinese, South Korean, Japanese, and Hong Kong students from UC Davis’ Global Study Program have joined UC Davis undergraduate students in an East Asian Studies Research Seminar. The first offering of its kind, this course is a collaboration between International programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education and the East Asian Studies Department.
Walking through halls of the International Center, you can’t miss the beautiful collection of photographs, sketches and needlework that appear on the 2nd Floor. If you look closely, names and locations are listed on each piece. This collection is the result of ESL Instructor Elizabeth Morrison’s efforts to brighten the hallways in a way that engages and recognizes her students.
The UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education, International hosted the NAFSA Region XII Northern District Spring Conference at the International Center on March 18, 2019.
47 secondary school teachers from the District of Bogotá, Colombia came to UC Davis on November 4, to study teaching methodology and take courses designed to enhance their English language skills. Over the duration of their four-week program, they attended classes on campus and took part in field trips to the Language Academy of Sacramento, the State Capital, Old Sacramento and San Francisco.
Good sleeping habits are essential for busy college students. Taking a 20–30-minute nap can boost energy and improve memory. Check out the UC Davis Nap Map for the best places around campus to recharge your batteries.
