UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is the University of California’s official study abroad program provider and a global leader in international education for over 50 years. All the benefits of home—UC credit, grades, and financial aid—travel with you. Start your journey with UCEAP by exploring the viewbook.
UCEAP offers UC students study abroad opportunities in:
- 46 countries around the world
- 420 summer, semester, and year-long program options
- Internships, volunteer work, and research programs
Search UCEAP Programs
There are two places to search UCEAP Programs:
- To compare all available programs offered by UCEAP and UCSC Global Learning use our UCSC Global Learning Portal:
- Type “UCEAP” in the Global Learning Portal search bar for program information.
- To search and view program details for only UCEAP Programs, use the UCEAP website.
UCSC Global Learning vs. UCEAP
| UCSC Global Learning: Your UCSC campus Global Learning office, located in the Division of Global Engagement. | UCEAP: The study abroad organization based in Goleta, California that works with students from all University of California campuses. |
Types of UCEAP Programs
- Immersion: Take host university courses with local and international students
- UC Study Centers: Courses are taught according to a UC curriculum, often with a particular theme or academic focus.
- Multi-City Programs: Study in multiple locations, visiting local establishments including social, government, and non-government organizations
- Language & Culture/ Language Study Programs: Instruction focused on language acquisition and culture study
- Internships Abroad: A full-time internship or required internship built into the curriculum
- Research Abroad: Full-time research or required research built into the curriculum
- Themed and Major-Specific: Programs designed for specific disciplines
“I pursued an internship program in the UK because I did not decide on a major until my second year and it was important to find a program that would satisfy major requirements. This experience gave me three internships allowing me to gain many valuable skills.”
– Alexander Palines
“Pursuing a multi-city program is a chance to explore several amazing cities in one program. My program focused on the culture, history, and traditions of London and Paris. My journey allowed me to grow personally and connect with rich cultures along the way.”
– Katy Levine
Forms and Guides
- UCEAP Health Clearance Instructions
- UCEAP Language Evaluation Form
- UCEAP Quarter to Semester Units Conversion Table
- Visa Letter Request Form
Contact UCEAP
While UCSC Global Learning can advise you on general questions, UCEAP staff can assist with more specific questions once you are applying or nominated into a program.
To book an appointment with a UCEAP Advisor please visit this link. See UCEAP Advising.
UCEAP Video Resources
Please visit the UCEAP YouTube channel for video resources from the UCEAP Virtual Study Abroad Fair.