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The Leadership Communication Program: Globalizing Learning for UCLA Undergraduates in Asia
Dr. Bob McCann with a teaching fellow and study abroad students in a Mount Faber Line cable car in front of Keppel Harbour, Singapore.

The Leadership Communication Program: Globalizing Learning for UCLA Undergraduates in Asia

Under the leadership of Dr. Robert M. (Bob) McCann, the UCLA Global Studies' summer abroad travel program provides undergraduate students with the unique opportunity to study in Asia and learn from UCLA alumni.
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An International Collaboration to Study Intense Relativistic Beams
The Particle Beam Physics Laboratory at UCLA collaborates with several institutions abroad to further research in intense relativistic beams and their applications towards scientific frontiers.
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Humanitarian Aid and Infrastructure Support in Armenia
UCLA’s Operation Armenia provides immediate medical disaster relief and long-term humanitarian aid and infrastructure support to Artsakh and Armenia.
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Developing HIV Leadership in East and Southeast Asia
The UCLA Fogarty HIV Research Training Program contributes to HIV research in Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Global News

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Teaching fellows from Sweden enjoy UCLA’s flexibility and diversity
Two Swedish visiting professors enjoyed teaching courses of their own design at UCLA this fall.
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Record number of UCLA graduate students win Fulbright-Hays Fellowships
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program has awarded 15 fellowships to UCLA graduate students, the most chosen from any research university nationwide for the fourth year. The UCLA fellows will conduct their research in...
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UCLA expands educational collaboration with The Netherlands
UCLA leaders recently signed an MOU with Erasmus University Rotterdam for a student exchange program on diversity, equity and inclusion, and also met with U.S. Embassy staff in The Hague.

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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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This site contains interactive maps and country data pertaining to UCLA's international students, visitors, partnerships, projects/programs and study abroad.
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Partnerships

Global Collaboration

UCLA’s global mission focuses on developing new knowledge and understanding of a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, preparing our students for this complex world, and fulfilling our public mission across borders.
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FOREIGN INSTITUTION
Esade Business School
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA Anderson Center for Global Management Agreement Type: Affiliation
Country: Spain
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Fortius Clinic, London
UCLA COUNTERPART David Geffen School of Medicine Global Health Agreement Type: Affiliation
Country: United Kingdom
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Ehime University
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA Extension Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Japan
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Visitors and Dignitaries

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Promoting Social Change Through Music: A Multi-Regional Project
DELEGATION 7 members
Visit Date: 07/05/2023
Azerbaijan, Japan, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
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President Of The University Of Sydney Visit
DELEGATION 2 members
Visit Date: 10/11/2024
Australia
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University Of Leicester President Visit
DELEGATION 5 members
Visit Date: 10/30/2024
United Kingdom
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Global Projects and Programs @

UCLA Library

UCLA Library drives initiatives to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to primary resources worldwide in over 26 languages. The Library has 28 partners in 22 countries and four national library partners.
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Digital Collections
UCLA Library maintains rare and unique digital materials in its Digital Collections, open to the public. Often, these materials are from abroad or acquired through collaboration with foreign institutions. (Above: An original negative taken at the 1 May 1964 parade from the Albanian Photographic and Graphic Art Collection).
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Research Guides
The UCLA Library maintains research guides for faculty, staff, and students, providing resources to learn more about global cultures and regions. These range from ancient text databases to digital libraries from other countries. You may browse by subject or by librarian to find the most relevant resources.
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Modern Endangered Archives Program
The UCLA Library digitizes and enables access to at-risk cultural heritage collections from around the world, ranging from manuscripts to audio recordings. (Above: A letter from Notes, Letters, Diaries, Posters, and Pamphlets: Narrating Ideas of Indigeneity in Jharkhand, India).

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UCLA Campus

For students seeking support regarding international opportunities at UCLA, whether it be studying abroad or navigating international admissions, numerous dedicated services are available.
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Are you a UCLA student looking to study abroad?

The International Education Office (IEO) at UCLA enriches students' education by offering various services, including:

Study abroad program advising
Scholarship information
Pre-departure orientations and safety workshops
Pre-recorded webinars about studying abroad
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Are you an international student at UCLA looking for resources?

The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides comprehensive support to the international community on campus, including:

Visa and immigration assistance
Cross-cultural learning programs
Academic resources and workshops
Social events and networking opportunities
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Are you an international student Looking to Apply to UCLA?

As a land grant institution, the International Institute at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, Southern Channel Islands).


Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential values of the UCLA International Institute. These professed ideals enable us to provide the kind of broad, global, multicultural educational experience central to the Institute’s academic programs. We welcome faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and want everyone at the Institute to feel respected and valued. We are committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion for our students, staff and faculty in our academic programs and centers, as well as on our campus.

The Institute is proud of its over 60-year legacy in preparing individuals who have gone on to make contributions to the business, nonprofit, government and education sectors. As a gateway to the world for the campus and the greater Los Angeles community, the Institute considers equity, diversity and inclusion essential to its mission of educating global citizens and preparing them for a multicultural world and collaborative problem solving.


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