Global Study Program

Fulbright Scholar Arian Hoefig shares how UC Davis and the Global Study Program shaped his research experience, cultural perspective and academic journey in California.

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.

After an unexpected setback, Dewei Wang found resilience, community and academic growth while studying abroad at UC Davis.

A doctoral candidate reflects on how the UC Davis Global Study Program shaped his global perspective, research and approach to teaching.

Charley Xiao reflects on how the UC Davis Global Study Program broadened his worldview and prepared him for a global, collaborative career.

Computer science student Shrinikesh Balasubramanian shares how studying abroad at UC Davis reshaped his view of success, learning and life outside the big city.

Study abroad student Akiho Nagahashi shares how the UC Davis Global Study Program helped her grow in confidence, overcome challenges and form lifelong friendships.

See how Felix Speicher’s semester at UC Davis sparked confidence, connection and a mindset that will shape his future.

See how June Hwang’s year studying abroad at UC Davis shaped his global career and what he appreciated most about his experience in the Global Study Program.

Discover how students in our Academic Engagement Track and Global Study Program embraced fall traditions through field trips to a pumpkin patch and corn maze, fostering cultural exchange and hands-on learning.

UC Davis Global Study Program alumna Yifei Li reflects on how her studies fueled research, inspired teaching and launched an international career.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 selected for a third time as as a host university in the Indonesian Student Mobility Awards program.