Fostering Impactful Global Collaborations
The University of California, Davis, engages with partners around the world to advance the university mission of research, teaching and service. The most robust relationships require time and mutual commitment as well as dedicated “faculty champions.” Below are some ways in which we develop partnerships.
Inbound to UC Davis
Global Study Program
Undergraduate | Graduate | Coursework | Up to 3 quarters
Easy to implement, the Global Study Program allows students of UC Davis partner institutions to receive credit for short-term visiting study.
Academic Preparation Program
Undergraduate | Graduate | Flexible Dates | Remote Options
Academic Preparation Programs focus on training both undergraduate and graduate students for future study in American universities. These programs include a variety of non-credit courses from academic skills advancement to content-based linguistic development. Programs may be customized as needed to fit the needs of partner institutions.
Xin Chen [email protected]
Custom Seminar
Undergraduate | Graduate | Professional | Research | Flexible Dates | Remote Options
Custom Seminars are uniquely created to meet a specific or one-time need of a partner organization. Programs vary in scope and have featured professional training for international educators, short courses and research opportunities that expose students to the expertise of UC Davis faculty.
Xin Chen [email protected]
3+X Master’s Degree Pathway
Undergraduate | Graduate | Academic Year | Degree Pathway | Requires Customization
Provides a pathway to master’s degrees for top students from select partner universities who have completed three years of their undergraduate coursework. Participants come to UC Davis and begin working towards their master’s degrees while simultaneously completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This pathway is open to certain graduate programs and has distinct admission requirements.
Xin Chen [email protected]
GREAT Program (Summer)
Undergraduate | Research | Summer (8 weeks) | Remote Options
The GREAT Summer Research Program provides short-term, hands-on research training for visiting undergraduates from
UC Davis partner institutions to gain introductory research skills and learn about the cutting-edge scientific advances made by
UC Davis faculty.
Outbound from UC Davis
Project-Based Global Learning
Partnership not required | Undergraduate | Graduate | Coursework | Research (1-6 weeks) | Remote Options
Multi-format options that engage students on short projects (with or without credit) around specific issues, typically aligned with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Can be in partnership with another institution and include their students, or only UC Davis students. Emphasis on engagement with industry, NGOs, etc.
Paula Levitt [email protected]
Faculty-Led Study Abroad and Internships
Partnership not required | Undergraduate | Graduate | Coursework | (2-10 weeks) | Remote Options
UC Davis faculty-led cohort programs with instruction and credit coming from UC Davis; up to a quarter in length. Summer programs open to students from any U.S. universities and Quarter programs during academic year open to UC students only.
globallearning.ucdavis.edu/pathways/academics/studyabroad
Offerings also include internships remotely overseen by UC Davis faculty; typically offered during the summer. Internship placements arranged through provider organizations or can be offered by partner universities (including through their networks). Virtual internships are possible as well.
globallearning.ucdavis.edu/pathways/academics/studyabroad/si
Partnership Summer Courses
Requires customization | Undergraduate | Coursework | Research (4-8 weeks)
Courses co-developed by UC Davis and the partner institution, with credit granted by each partners’ respective institution. Courses are taught by partner institution faculty at their local campus, where UC Davis students can enroll alongside local students. Students receive credit from their home university, either UC Davis or the local university.
Rosana Avila [email protected]
UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
Partnership required through UCEAP | Undergraduate | Graduate | Coursework | Research (8 weeks-academic year)
Traditional reciprocal exchanges managed on behalf of the entire UC system, available to students at all UC campuses, with inbound placements to UC possible at all UC campuses. Exchanges require partnership through UCEAP at the UC level, and approval by the UC Academic Senate.
uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu
Two Way
Global Engagement with Partner Organizations
UC Davis is a member of networks around the world which promote two-way global engagement with other members to offer leadership programs, internships, research and more.
globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/about/associations
Virtual Classroom Interaction (COIL)
Undergraduate | Graduate | Coursework | Requires Customization | Academic Year | Remote Options
Faculty from partner institutions collaborate to create virtual learning experiences and joint, collaborative projects for students. These projects and activities are integrated into existing courses at each partner institution. Students may engage in learning activities synchronously or asynchronously. UC Davis Global Affairs can provide guidance to assist instructors interested in developing virtual collaboration.
Aliki Dragona [email protected] Esther Luna DeLozier [email protected]
Faculty Engagement and Research Collaboration
Global Affairs and the Office of Research help facilitate research relationships between academic personnel at UC Davis and partner institutions by coordinating meetings and virtual workshops, facilitating agreements and helping identify funding sources. We facilitate new research-based programs when there is already an established faculty-to-faculty relationship. If a potential partner institution has already secured funding, UC Davis can help identify potential UC Davis academic personnel who may be interested in engagement.
Sarah Olson [email protected]
If an institution has funding and requires specialized programs for academic personnel, UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education-International can create customized faculty training programs to suit partner needs.
cie.ucdavis.edu/custom-programs
Contact Us
UC Davis International Center is the hub of the global campus community and home to administrative offices for Global Affairs and for Continuing and Professional Education–International.