Academics

From Aachen to Aggie: Patricia Kuom’s Engineering Stay

• by by Vanessa Jo
• May 07, 2026

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

Visiting from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Patricia Kuom spent two quarters at UC Davis exploring new perspectives in materials engineering, embracing hands-on industry preparation, and discovering what it means to be an Aggie Engineer.

Sharing Peace Across Borders: How Yasuda and UC Davis Students Turned History into Dialogue

• by Michelle Risser
• February 10, 2026

• The Davis Difference
• Academics

A student-led peace education exchange between Yasuda Women’s University and UC Davis highlights experiential learning, language practice and global understanding.

Integrating AI and Language Learning

• by Michelle Risser
• December 12, 2025

• Academics
• The Davis Difference

Discover how curriculum designer Marinka Swift is equipping scholars with AI literacy and English language proficiency to support their careers in academia and beyond.

Turn Your Break Into a Global Experience

• by Michelle Risser
• November 06, 2025

• Academics

Spend your summer or winter break studying abroad at UC Davis! Explore short-term English programs in culture, business, science and sustainable agriculture.

UC Davis Welcomes Kazakh Scholars to Build Global Connections

• by Michelle Risser
• September 19, 2025

• Academics
• The Davis Difference

Scholars from Kazakhstan arrived at UC Davis this month to expand their expertise, build global connections and bring new knowledge home to strengthen education and research.

Turning Lessons into Practice

• by Michelle Risser
• September 16, 2025

• Academics
• The Davis Difference

Our four-week intensive learning programs connect classroom learning with hands-on site visits, helping students build skills, fluency and community.

Science Without Borders: Zhankeldy's UC Davis Story

• by Zachary Ardzrooni
• July 07, 2025

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

Kazakh professor Zhankeldy Doszhanov gains research and teaching insights at UC Davis through the Bolashak Program, enhancing science education in Kazakhstan.

Yizhou Liu’s Unforgettable Student Exchange Experience

• by Yizhou Liu
• June 30, 2025

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

Yizhou Liu shares highlights from her inspiring experience in the Global Study Program, exploring new subjects and embracing life abroad.

UC Davis Welcomes New Executive Director to Lead International and Access Programs

• by John O'Neill
• June 18, 2025

• Academics
• The Davis Difference

UC Davis International and Access Programs welcomes Jacob Hosier as new IAP executive director as Anneli Adams retires, leaving a legacy of leadership in international education.

How the Global Education Pathway Program Empowered Grace to Thrive in U.S. Higher Education

• by Michelle Risser
• June 16, 2025

• Academics

Discover how the Global Academic Pathway Program helped international student Grace build language skills, gain confidence and successfully matriculate to UC San Diego.

Meet Instructor Thomas Hardy

• by Zachary Ardzrooni
• May 14, 2025

• The Davis Difference
• Academics

Meet Thomas Hardy, an instructor with UC Davis International Programs who brings global experience and passion to teaching English and U.S. culture.

UC Davis Launches First English Course on Coursera for International Learners

• by Michelle Risser
• April 17, 2025

• The Davis Difference
• Academics

Explore how UC Davis brings accessible ESL learning to a global audience, helping international learners build real-world English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening with AI-powered support.

International High School Students Get a Head Start on College Success

• by Michelle Risser
• March 14, 2025

• Academics

Sixty-three high school students from China recently took part in our U.S. College Study Skills program where they earned credits and mastered essential academic skills.

Ushering in a Dynamic Winter Quarter with Diverse Programs and Fresh Faces

• by Michelle Risser
• January 22, 2025

• Academics
• The Davis Difference

UC Davis CPE International welcomes new students and innovative programs for the winter 2025 quarter, enhancing global learning and community.

How UC Davis Became My Home Away from Home

• by Michelle Risser
• December 12, 2024

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

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.

Kazakhstan’s Scholars Take Root at UC Davis: A New Chapter in International Education

• by Alex Hovan
• October 14, 2024

• Academics

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.

Empowering Global Scholars: The Impact of UC Davis Research Opportunities

• by Tia Cheng
• October 02, 2024

• Academics
• Student Success Stories

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.

Fostering Curiosity in Environmental Sustainability

• by Michelle Risser
• September 18, 2024

• Academics
• Student Success Stories

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.

Bridging Cultures and Shaping Futures

• by Tia Cheng and Michelle Risser
• September 13, 2024

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

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.

Record Number Attend International and Access Programs at UC Davis

• by Michelle Risser
• July 23, 2024

• Academics

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.

An Impactful Summer at UC Davis

• by Bai Yiyang
• July 22, 2024

• Student Success Stories
• Academics

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.

New Study Abroad Program Offers 'International Insights' in Semiconductor Engineering

• by Matt Marcure
• July 08, 2024

• Academics

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.

Meet Instructor Teresa Pargeter

• by Michelle Risser
• January 10, 2024

• The Davis Difference
• Academics

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.

UC Davis Celebrates 20 Years of Fostering Agricultural Development in Japan

• by Michelle Risser
• November 09, 2023

• Academics

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.

UC Davis Selects New Dean for Continuing and Professional Education

• by Cindy Brown
• August 31, 2023

• Academics

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.

New Program Helps International High School Students Prepare for College

• by Michelle Risser
• August 21, 2023

• Academics

International 11th and 12th graders get a first-hand experience of college life, while building their academic and English skills at UC Davis.

Taiwanese Fulbright Teachers Participate in Bilingual Training Education Program

• by Michelle Risser
• February 17, 2023

• Academics

UC Davis welcomed 20 teachers from across Taiwan to participate in a TEFL training program to help reach the country’s Bilingual Nation goal by 2030.

Using Drama to Build Communication Skills and Confidence in International Students

• by Michelle Risser
• December 06, 2022

• Academics

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.

25 Indonesian Students from IISMA Arrive at UC Davis

• August 03, 2022

• Academics

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.

UC Davis Launches New Online Program for Managing Multinational Teams

• February 23, 2022

• Academics

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 and Ritsumeikan University Embark on the Next Generation of Study Abroad Programs

• February 18, 2021

• Academics

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.

UC Davis Leads the Way in Preparing Students for a Career in Epidemiology

• January 14, 2021

• Academics

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 English for High School Students

• September 15, 2020

• Academics

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.

Shizuoka Salesio High School comes to UC Davis International English Programs

• by Ginger M Welsh
• February 06, 2020

• Academics

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.