Partner Programs

Programs

Exchange programs are "Limited Capacity.”

Spaces are first-come first-served and students are encouraged to apply as close to the application opening date as possible to help secure a spot in the program. Exchange programs are well-suited for students who are comfortable with more independent travel. For example, students are expected to arrange their own housing either on or off campus (with some guidance from the host university), travel arrangements to/from the airport, and coordinate directly with the host university on course enrollment. Some host universities arrange excursions and cultural activities for visiting students. 

Provider programs are "Open Capacity."

Spaces available for UCSC students are unlimited. These programs are not competitive for students who meet eligibility requirements and complete all application requirements. Provider programs are in partnership with the following study abroad providers: API, ISA, and TEAN. Note: only programs listed below are approved for UC credit through these organizations. Provider programs offer a higher level of student support. For example, housing is arranged by the provider, students receive support in applying for visas and course enrollment abroad, airport pick up is included, there is onsite support staff, and the program includes built-in excursions and cultural activities.

Americas

Argentina

• Universidad de Belgrano (Provider)

Colombia

• University of the Andes (Exchange)

Cuba

• Universidad de la Habana (Provider)- Fall 2023 program not available

Peru 

• Pontificia U Catolica del Peru (Provider)

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Asia

Japan

• Kyoto University (Exchange) - This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year
• Rikkyo University (Exchange)
• Sophia University (Exchange) - This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year
• University of the Ryukyus (Exchange)
• University of Tokyo (Exchange) -This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year

Korea

• KAIST (Exchange)
• Korea University (Exchange) - This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year
• Seoul National University (Exchange)
• Sungkyunkwan University (Exchange)

Thailand 

• Mahidol University (Provider)

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Europe

Czech Republic

• Charles University (Provider)

Denmark

• Aarhus University (Exchange)
• Technical University of Denmark (Exchange)

France

• ISARA Lyon (Exchange)

Germany

• Heidelberg University (Exchange)
• Freie Universitat Berlin (Provider) - Fall 2023 Program and 2023-24 Academic Year program not available

Italy

• University of Padova (Exchange)

Netherlands 

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Provider)

Norway

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Exchange)
• University of Bergen (Exchange)

Poland 

• Jagiellonian University of Krakow (Provider)

Portugal 

• ISCTE - Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (Provider)

Spain

• Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Provider)
• Universidad de Barcelona (Provider)
• Universidad de Granada (Provider)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Provider)
• Autonomous University of Barcelona (Exchange) -This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year

United Kingdom

• University of the Arts London (England) (Provider)
• University of Bristol (England) (Limited Capacity) -This program is full for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and 2023-24 Academic Year
• University of East Anglia (England) (Exchange)
• University of Leeds (England) (Exchange)
• University of Sussex  (England) (Exchange)
• University of Stirling (Scotland) (Provider)

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Oceania 

Australia

• Griffith University (Provider)
• James Cook University (Provider)
• University of Melbourne (Exchange)

New Zealand 

• University of Waikato (Provider)