Global Learning

Global Learning

Types of Global Learning Opportunities

As a part of Global Affairs, the Global Learning Hub prepares students to compete and thrive in a connected world by offering study and intern abroad, research, community engagement and other on-campus programs, building skills, awareness and collaboration. The Global Learning Hub offers programs, workshops and resources that enhance your academic and career pursuits through four broad areas of opportunity:

Key Resources

Featured UC Davis Study Abroad Programs!

Austria
Alt. Text: Pedestrians walk along a sunny, historic street in Vienna, Austria, lined with grand architecture and the ornate Pestsäule monument.

Austria: "Crossroads of Central Europe"

From the Renaissance to the United Nations, experience life and history in one of Europe's grand imperial capitals. 

Program Instagram Account: @ucdavis.in.vienna

Upside-down image of a colorful urban neighborhood with tightly packed buildings, metal roofs, balconies, and hanging laundry, creating a visually disorienting yet vibrant scene.
Alt. Text: Vibrant, colorful buildings with metal roofs and laundry-lined balconies on a steep, urban hillside in Valparaíso, Chile.

Chile: Human Rights, Memory, and Democracy

Immerse yourself in Chile's transformative history and vibrant social movements, exploring grassroots mobilization, and the struggle for justice and democracy. 

Next session: August 2026

Italy: Immersive Artistry and Sketching

Discover Italy as you learn to draw and appreciate art in Todi. visit Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and Siena and explore ancient wonders of Rome. 

Next Session: June 2026

Daytime view of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy, with historic buildings and shops lining the structure, reflected in the Arno River below. The scene includes pedestrians, shuttered windows, and a partly cloudy sky.
Alt. Text:  Daytime view of the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy, with shops lining the structure and reflecting on the Arno River.

Italy: Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City 

Our classroom is Rome and nearby historical sites where we will study art, culture, and history that shaped European culture.

Next Session: June 2026

Daytime view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showing its multi-level arches and partially ruined structure beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Alt. Text:  Exterior view of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, featuring its iconic multi-level stone arches under a bright blue sky.

 

Visit the Global Learning Hub for more information on opportunities available.

Our Advising Center encourages students to study abroad. We offer programs taught by UC Davis faculty, and approve courses from all over the world. If you're interested in studying abroad, the Department of History in collaboration with the UC Davis Summer Abroad program offers three exciting programs led by our UC Davis faculty. Please check with the Global Learning Hub to find out when these programs are next going to be offered.

Advisor Tips

  • Before going abroad, it is always a good idea to consult with your major advisor about your study abroad plans. For some programs, such as UCEAP, you are required to meet with your major advisor as part of the application process and to complete forms. You may be able to fulfill major requirements while abroad so it’s recommended, and sometimes mandatory, to create an academic plan with your major advisor while applying for a particular study abroad program.
  • While abroad, you may need to remain in contact with your major advisor for academic advising regarding specific courses.
  • Be sure to keep documentation, such as all course descriptions and syllabi.
  • When you return, see your major advisor as needed.