Education Abroad Program (EAP)

Administered by the University of California, the Education Abroad Program (EAP) has established study centers in Australia, Austria, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong (S.A.R.), Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. EAP offers full-year and short-term programs in a wide range of academic disciplines. EAP participants are eligible for financial aid and many scholarships. Please see the EAP Web site (http://www.uoeap.ucsb.edu) for detailed information about all aspects of the program. Other non-EAP study-abroad opportunities at UCSD are described at the end of this section.

Purpose

The Education Abroad Program offers undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to integrate into the academic and social life of select foreign universities while continuing to work in major fields of study or otherwise fulfilling UC requirements. EAP provides students access to distinguished academic programs that complement those of the UC campuses and where students can make normal progress toward their degrees at a cost as close as possible to that of education on a UC campus. EAP helps students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function confidently and compete successfully in our global environment.

The program stimulates the intellectual development of the participants, broadening the general education of all, and giving a new depth to the particular academic interests of some. Most gain fluency in a language other than their own, and all grow in their ability to engage in independent study. Perhaps most valuable of all are increased self-understanding, clarified life purposes, and a broadening and deepening of personal values.

One of the most distinctive features of the program is the emphasis placed on the full integration of the UC students into the life of the host university. For the most part, UC students abroad live as do the students of the host university: they attend the same classes, take courses from the same professors, and take part in local social and cultural activities. As an aid in facilitating UC student adjustment to unfamiliar educational practices, tutorials are included within the curriculum of most of the Study Centers, supplementing the regular academic offerings of the host university.

The Academic Program

The Education Abroad Program places students at the finest universities abroad. In most cases students take courses side by side with local students in a wide range of academic fields. In some programs EAP students pursue language study and take special courses designed for foreign students. In others, they pursue specialized studies in their major, take courses to add breadth to their general education, concentrate on language or area studies, and conduct research.

Each student is concurrently enrolled on the home campus of the University of California and at the host university. Full academic credit is received for courses satisfactorily completed. The selection of courses is such that, by advance planning and wise choice, most students can make normal progress toward completion of major and/or minor requirements. Some students fulfill some general-education requirements.

Academic Planning and Advising

A participant who wishes to make normal progress toward graduation should counsel in advance with a departmental adviser and an academic adviser in his or her college provost's office in order to ascertain how participation will affect his or her academic program. Descriptions of individual courses currently approved for UC credit may be found in the Programs Abroad Resource Library and on the EAP Web site (http://www.uoeap.ucsb.edu). Many of the same or similar courses will be available in future years, but students should plan programs that are sufficiently flexible to allow them to take alternate courses. Each year new courses are added to a center's approved offerings as needed by UC students attending and as available at the host university. Although courses approved by the University of California carry full credit, each department retains the right to determine the extent to which it will accept units so earned in the fulfillment of the requirements for its own majors.

In order to facilitate the academic work of the students, University of California professors serve as directors and associate directors of the study centers. They work with their counterparts in the host university in developing the academic program and advise students on any problem pertaining to their work. In addition, the directors are responsible for all aspects of student welfare and conduct.

Cost, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

The regents endeavor to bring the program within the reach of all students, regardless of their financial resources. The cost of studying abroad is usually comparable to the cost of studying on a UC campus. The only additional costs directly related to the program are for round-trip transportation, on-site orientation and vacation travel, and personal expenses beyond what normally would be spent at home. Programs in some countries actually cost less than a comparable period of study at a UC campus.

Many forms of financial assistance are available to EAP students. Those already receiving UC financial aid maintain their eligibility for grants, loans, and scholarships while studying on EAP. Financial aid is based on the cost of studying at each EAP location and on individual need. Students who might not normally be eligible for financial aid may qualify for the period they are on EAP. In addition to UC financial aid, there are EAP Opportunity Grants for economically disadvantaged students, EAP Alumni and General Scholarships, regional scholarships for European and most Pacific countries, country-specific scholarships, and scholarships provided by the Friends of the International Center and various campus offices and departments. Annually, UCSD students access more than $450,000 of special scholarships available only for study abroad. Information about some of these scholarships is available on the student financial services web site (http://www.ucsd.edu/finaid).

Prospective participants who require financial assistance should counsel early with the Student Financial Services Office. Study abroad scholarship information is available in the Programs Abroad Office.

Applications

Application forms for admission to the Education Abroad Program are available in the Programs Abroad Office at the International Center and are given to students following a discussion of various aspects of the program with an EAP adviser. Information on deadlines and related matters such as course offerings, information sessions, selection, schedules of departures, and payment of fees may be obtained from the Programs Abroad Office.

It is not too early to begin planning for an experience abroad prior to or during one's freshman year. General group information sessions about the programs are held during Welcome Week and in October and January.

Australia

The Australian National University, Canberra
The Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide
La Trobe University, Melbourne
Monash University, Melbourne
The University of Adelaide
The University of Melbourne
The University of New South Wales, Sydney
The University of Queensland, Brisbane
The University of Sydney
The University of Tasmania (Hobart and Launceston campuses)
The University of Western Australia, Perth
The University of Wollongong

Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university courses in a student's major or allied field. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: English

The University of Queensland's Center for Marine Studies

Fall Semester Program
Focus: Courses in marine biology, terrestrial ecology, and Australian cultural heritage taught through lectures, laboratory studies, and extensive field study.
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of one year of lower-division biology

Barbados

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in a wide range of disciplines including African Diaspora studies, biology, Caribbean studies, international economics, and environmental law
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: Completion of one or more relevant courses in Caribbean or Latin American studies

Brazil

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Spring Semester and Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university courses in a wide range of fields and Portuguese language study
Language of Instruction: Portuguese. The program begins with a six-week intensive language program. Portuguese language study is required each term.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Portuguese or Spanish, or one year of Portuguese and one of Spanish

Canada

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: English

Chile

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago
University of Chile, Santiago

Spring Semester and Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish. Programs begin with a four-week intensive language program.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Spanish

China

Beijing Normal University (BNU), Beijing
Peking University, Beijing

Intensive Chinese Summer Program at BNU
Focus: Chinese language and culture
Language of Instruction: Chinese
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA. One year of university-level Chinese with 3.0 GPA

Fall Semester or Academic Year at BNU
Academic Year at Peking University
Fall at BNU with Spring at Peking University
Focus: Chinese language and culture. Linguistically qualified students may take regular university courses in selected fields.
Language of Instruction: Standard Chinese. All options begin with a seven-week Chinese intensive language program. Language study is required each term for students who do not have native or near native ability.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level standard Chinese are preferred for year-long options. One year is required for the fall program.

Costa Rica

Monteverde Institute

Fall or Spring Tropical Biology Program
Focus: Community ecology and tropical diversity in the Monteverde cloud forest
Language of Instruction: English. Spanish language study is required.
Prerequisites: Completion of one year of biology, including one quarter of upper-division organismal biology. A course in statistics is strongly recommended.

University of Costa Rica, San José

Spring Semester and Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university course work in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences
Language of Instruction: Spanish. Programs begin with six weeks of intensive Spanish language study.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Spanish

Denmark

University of Copenhagen

Summer Intensive Language Program
Focus: Danish language and culture
Language of Instruction: Danish
Prerequisite: UC sophomore standing by departure
Fall Semester in English
Focus: Regular university courses taught in English in selected fields and Danish language, culture, and society courses
Language of Instruction: English. Three weeks of survival Danish precede the semesterAcademic Year Program
Focus: Regular university courses taught in Danish or English in a wide range of fields, and Danish language study
Language of Instruction: Danish and English. The nine-week summer intensive language program precedes the academic year.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Danish is recommended

Denmark's International Study Program, Copenhagen

Fall Semester or Academic Year Architecture Program
Focus: Architecture, architectural design, and landscape architecture
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Prior study in architecture

Egypt

The American University in Cairo

Academic Year Program
Focus: Regular university courses in a wide range of fields
Language of Instruction: English. A five-day survival Arabic language course precedes the year. Arabic language study is required each term.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Arabic is recommended

Intensive Arabic Language Study (Academic Year)
Focus: Arabic language
Language of Instruction: Arabic
Prerequisite: One year of university-level Arabic

France

University of Bordeaux (School of French as a Foreign Language)
University of Lyon (Center for Instruction in French Studies)

Fall Intensive Language, Culture, and Society Programs
Focus: French language, society, art history, literature, and history
Language of Instruction: French
Prerequisites: Three to four or five quarters (two to three semesters) of university-level French. At least sophomore standing.

University of Bordeaux
University of Grenoble
University of Lyon
University of Toulouse

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: French. Four to five weeks of intensive French language study precede the year. Language study may be required each term.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level French

Paris Center for Critical Studies

Paris Critical Studies Program
Focus: Core program in French film theory, contemporary thought, and culture
Language of Instruction: French. A four-week intensive language program precedes the year.
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level French. Background in contemporary French thought, film theory, film history, literary theory, philosophy, and/or semiotics.

Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po), Paris

Academic Year Program
Focus: Social science research
Language of Instruction: French. A four-week intensive language program precedes the year.
Prerequisites: A high degree of proficiency in spoken and written French and background in political science and related fields

University of Grenoble: Joseph Fourier University and the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble

Fall and Year Science and Engineering Programs
Focus: Science and engineering
Language of Instruction: French and English. A four- to five-week intensive language program precedes the year.
Prerequisites: Background in the natural sciences or engineering. One to two years of university-level French.

Ecole Normale Supérieure at Fontenay/Saint Cloud, Paris Region
Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris (rue d'Ulm)

Academic Year Programs (graduate)
Focus: Fontenay/Saint Cloud: French, comparative literature, geography, linguistics, philosophy, film studies, history
Rue d'Ulm: Humanities, social sciences, sciences
Language of Instruction: French
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Fluency in French.

Germany

Georg-August University, G†ttingen

Spring Intensive Language, Culture, and Society Program
Focus: German language. The program provides the equivalent of the first year of university-level German.
Language of Instruction: German
Prerequisites: Zero to one quarter or semester of university-level German, a grade of B or better in German language courses, at least third-quarter freshman standing by the time of departure
Spring Semester Program
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: German
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level German, at least one upper-division course taught entirely in German
Academic Year Program
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available. Special opportunities are available in contemporary German politics and biology.
Language of Instruction: German. A six-week intensive language program precedes the academic year.
Special Option: Following the fall at Georg-August students may spend the spring at one of the following Berlin-area universities: Free University, Humboldt, University, Technical University, or the University of Potsdam. Final selection is made during the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level German or three to five quarters of university-level German (two to three semesters) and completion of the Bayreuth Spring Intensive Language and Society Program

University of Bayreuth

Spring Intensive Language and Society Program
Focus: German language. The program provides the equivalent of the second year of university-level German.
Language of Instruction: German
Prerequisites: Two to five quarters (two to three semesters) of university-level German and at least sophomore standing at time of departure

Free University, Berlin
University of Potsdam, Berlin Region

Special Honors Program (Academic Year)
Focus: Advanced undergraduate studies in the following disciplines:
Free: comparative literature, political science, political economy, history, and international relations
Potsdam: history, religious studies, Jewish studies, political science, international relations, economics
Language of instruction: German
Prerequisites: three years of university-level German, 3.2 cumulative GPA, cogent plan of study, and at least two upper-division courses in one of the fields noted

Free University, Berlin
Humboldt University, Berlin
Technical University, Berlin
University of Potsdam, Berlin Region

Academic Year Programs (graduate)
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: German
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Two years of university-level German (three or more are preferred).

Ghana

University of Ghana, Legon (Accra)
Kwame Nkrumah University for Science and Technology, Kumasi

Fall Semester or Academic Year at LegonAcademic Year at Kumasi
Fall at Legon followed by Spring at Kumasi
Focus: Regular university courses in the following areas:
University of Ghana: development studies, natural sciences, African studies in the arts, humanities, and social sciences
Kwame Nkrumah: African art, environmental studies, and natural resources management
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: At least one course on Africa is recommended

Hong Kong (S.A.R.)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Special studies focusing on Hong Kong's unique regional and international position, and regular host university course offerings in a wide range of fields
Language of Instruction: English. Additional courses are taught in Standard Chinese or Cantonese. Chinese language instruction is strongly recommended each term.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Chinese is recommended

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Business, engineering, or science
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

The University of Hong Kong

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in a range of fields
Language of Instruction: English

Hungary/Central Europe

Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Central Europe and European integration studies
Language of Instruction: English. Hungarian language study is required during the fall.
Prerequisite: At least one Central European history course or the equivalent knowledge prior to departure

Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
Central European University (CEU), Budapest

Academic Year Program
Focus: Central and Eastern Europe, and European integration studies. Students spend the year or the fall at Eötvös Loránd. Students who remain in Budapest may take one to two courses at CEU during the spring.
Language of Instruction: English. Hungarian language study is required during the fall.
Prerequisites: Completion of one course in Central European history.

India

University of Delhi
University of Hyderabad

Fall Semester Program
Focus: Regular university courses in selected fields
Language of Instruction: English. A three-week Hindi intensive language program precedes the semester. Hindi language instruction is required during the fall.
Prerequisite: One course in Indian or development studies

Indonesia

Program suspended for academic year 2001–2002

Ireland

Northern Ireland

University of Ulster (Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, Magee campuses)
Queen's University of Belfast

Republic of Ireland

National University of Ireland, Cork
National University of Ireland, Galway
University of Dublin

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in a student's major or an allied field
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: Dublin requires a 3.5 GPA

Israel

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Summer Language Program
Focus: Hebrew Language and Culture.
Language of Instruction: Hebrew
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; 2.5 GPA
Academic Year Program
Focus: Regular university courses in a student's major or allied field taught in English through the Rothberg International School. Students with adequate Hebrew may enroll in regular Hebrew University courses.
Language of Instruction: English and Hebrew. A nine- to eleven-week intensive Hebrew language program precedes the academic year. Hebrew language study is required each term.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Hebrew is recommended

Tel Aviv University

Fall and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Courses in a student's major or allied field taught in English through the Lowy School for Overseas Students. An Honors Track in Middle Eastern and Israeli studies is offered. Students with adequate Hebrew may enroll in regular Hebrew University courses.
Language of Instruction: English and Hebrew. A six-week intensive Hebrew language program precedes the semester and year. Hebrew language study is required each term.
Prerequisites: Prior study of Hebrew is recommended. A 3.25 GPA is reqired for the Honors Track.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Research-based programs in ethnic studies, environmental studies, science, and health
Language of Instruction: English and Hebrew. An intensive Hebrew language program precedes all programs. Hebrew language study is required each term.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Hebrew is recommended

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Environmental studies
Language of Instruction: English

Italy

University of Bologna
University of Padua
University Ca' Foscari of Venice

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: Italian. A six-week intensive language program in Italy precedes the academic year.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Italian, or one year plus enrollment in the EAP-sponsored summer pre-intensive language program in Siena

University Institute of Architecture, Venice

Architecture Programs (Fall, Spring, and Year)
Focus: Architecture
Language of Instruction: Italian
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Italian, or one year plus enrollment in the EAP-sponsored summer pre-intensive language program in Siena

University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi, Milan

Business, Economics, and International Studies Program (Fall, Spring, and Year)
Focus: Business, economics and international studies
Language of Instruction: Italian. Some courses are available in English. A four-week intensive language program in Milan precedes the programs.
Prerequisite: One to two years of university-level Italian, or one year plus enrollment in the EAP-sponsored summer pre-intensive language program in Siena. Background in economics/business administration.

University of Italian Studies for Foreigners, Siena

Intensive Italian Language and Culture Programs (Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarter in Siena)
Focus: Italian language and culture
Language of Instruction: Italian
Prerequisites: No previous Italian is required for the Siena quarter programs. One year of university-level Italian is required for the Venice/Siena semester. Participation requires at least sophomore standing at the time of departure and a 2.5 GPA.

Japan

Doshisha University, Kyoto
Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo
International Christian University (ICU), Tokyo
Keio University, Tokyo
Kyoto University
Osaka University
Sophia University, Tokyo
Tohoku University, Sendai
The University of Tokyo (Komaba campus)
University of Tsukuba

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Japanese and Asian area studies, specialized work in economics, and regular university courses in Japanese or English in a wide range of fields
Language of Instruction: Japanese and English. A six-week intensive language program precedes the year. Japanese language study is required each term. Courses taught in English are available at ICU, Kyoto, Sophia, University of Tokyo, and Tsukuba.
Prerequisite: One to three years of university-level Japanese, depending on the program

Tohoku University, Sendai

Academic Year or Spring Engineering Program in English
Focus: Engineering
Language of Instruction: English and/or Japanese. Japanese language study is required each term. Greater course offerings are available for students who have greater Japanese proficiency.
Prerequisites: Engineering major or related field. Sophomore standing at time of departure for the spring program, junior standing for the year program.

Osaka University
Tokyo Institute of Technology
The University of Tokyo (Hongo campus)

Academic Year Engineering Programs in Japanese
Focus: Engineering
Language of Instruction: Japanese. A six-week intensive language program precedes the year. Japanese language study is required each term.
Prerequisites: Engineering major or related field. One to three years of university-level Japanese, depending on the program.

Tsuru University

Fall or Spring Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Program
Focus: Japanese language and culture
Language of Instruction: Japanese and English
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing at time of departure. The fall program requires one year of university-level Japanese; the spring program requires one-and-a-half years.

Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama

Spring Global Security and Economic Development Program
Focus: Asian development, international relations, international security and conflict resolution, with a special emphasis on Japanese perspectives in these fields
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Advanced sophomore standing, interest in the program's primary themes

Korea

Yonsei University, Seoul

Korean Studies Summer Program
Focus: Korean language and culture
Language of Instruction: Korean and English
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; 2.5 GPA

Ewha Womans University, Seoul
Yonsei University, Seoul

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Ewha—Priority is given to students in Asian women's studies, arts, and Korean language. Other fields are available in English.
Yonsei—Humanities and social science courses taught in English or Korean and Korean language study.
Wider opportunities are available at both universities for students who are proficient in Korean and can take regular university courses.
Prerequisite: Prior study of Korean is recommended
Language of Instruction: English and Korean. A six-week intensive language program in Seoul precedes the first semester. Korean language study is required each term for students who are not fluent.

Korea University, Seoul

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs (graduate)
Focus: Korean studies in the humanities and social sciences
Language of Instruction: Korean
Prerequisites: Advanced Korean language, graduate standing, approved Graduate Study Agreement

Mexico

National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish. A six-week intensive language and culture program in Mexico City precedes the first term.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Spanish

School for Foreign Students, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Fall and Spring Field Research Programs
Focus: Field research at various sites throughout Mexico
Language of Instruction: Spanish. The programs begin with a six-week intensive language and culture program in Mexico City.
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level Spanish, at least sophomore standing at the time of departure, and a 2.5 GPA

School for Foreign Students, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Taxco

Winter Intensive Language and Culture Program
Focus: Spanish language and Mexican culture
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing at UC, at least one and not more than two years of university-level Spanish, and a 2.5 GPA

San Nicolás de Hidalgo University of Michoacán, Morelia

Summer Intensive Language and Society Program
Focus: Spanish language and Mexican culture
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: One year only of university-level Spanish, at least sophomore standing at UC

Monterrey Institute of Technology

Business and Economics Program (Fall, Spring, or Academic Year)
Focus: Mexican business and economics and Spanish language courses
Language of Instruction: Spanish or English. Spanish language instruction is required each term.

Netherlands

Leiden University

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Arts, humanities, pre-law, gender studies.
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: A 3.2 GPA in field(s) to be studied at Leiden.

Maastricht University

Program in Economics, Business, International Management and (Fall and Academic Year)
Focus: International management, business, and economics
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: Strong background in economics/ business administration

Utrecht University (University College)

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing at UC.

New Zealand

Lincoln University, Christchurch
Massey University, Palmerston North
The University of Auckland
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
University of Otago, Dunedin
The University of Waikato, Hamilton
Victoria University of Wellington

Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university courses in a student's major or allied field. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: English

Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University
University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus

Spring and Year Programs
Focus: Eight-week intensive Tagalog language program. Regular university courses in a student's major or an allied field. Guided field work and internships for credit.
Language of Instruction: English

Russia

European University, Moscow

Fall Intermediate Program
Focus: Russian language, history, society, politics, literature, and film
Language of Instruction: Russian and English
Prerequisites: One year of university-level Russian, sophomore standing by time of departure
Fall Advanced Program
Focus: Russian language, history, society, politics, literature, and film
Language of Instruction: Russian. A four-week intensive language program in Moscow precedes the semester
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level Russian, completion of at least one course in Russian history

Singapore

National University of Singapore

Fall and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in wide range of fields, most notably in biology, business, economics, sociology, and Southeast Asian studies
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA maintained through departure, a course in Southeast Asian or Asian history is strongly recommended

South Africa

University of Cape Town
University of Natal, Durban
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Year Programs*
Focus: Regular university courses in the following areas:
University of Natal: colonial and South African literature, political science, rural sociology, wildlife science, zoology, and Zulu language and culture
University of Cape Town: humanities, social sciences, natural and mathematical sciences, engineering, and commerce
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisite: At least one course in Africa-related studies

Spain

University of Córdoba

Fall or Spring Intensive Language and Society Program
Focus: Spanish language and society
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisite: Completion of one year of university-level Spanish with a 2.5 GPA

Carlos III University, Madrid

Fall or Spring Semester Program in Hispanic Studies
Focus: Advanced Spanish language study and course work in Spanish history, art, literature, film, politics, law, and institutions
Language of Instruction: Spanish. Language study is required.
Prerequisite: Two years of university-level Spanish

Autonomous University of Barcelona
Carlos III University, Madrid
Complutense University of Madrid
University of Alcalá
University of Barcelona
University of Granada

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish. Catalan is also used in Barcelona. A four-week intensive language program in Spain precedes the academic year.
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level Spanish. Near fluency is required for Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Sweden

Lund University

Summer Intensive Language Program
Focus: Swedish language and culture
Language of Instruction: Swedish
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA
Fall Semester in English
Focus: Regular university course work taught in English in selected disciplines and courses in Swedish language and culture
Language of Instruction: English and Swedish. Two weeks of Swedish language instruction precede the semester. Swedish language study is recommended during the term.
Academic Year Program
Focus: Regular university course work in the humanities, sciences, or social sciences and Swedish language study.
Language of Instruction: Swedish and English. A six-week intensive language program in Lund precedes the academic year. Continued Swedish language study is required during the fall.
Prerequisite: Previous study of Swedish is recommended

Taiwan

National Taiwan University, Taipei

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Language and Asian studies courses taught in English. Regular host university course work is available to students who are proficient in standard Chinese.
Language of Instruction: English and standard Chinese. Chinese language study is required each term for students who are not proficient.
Prerequisites: Two years of university-level standard Chinese. An Asian history course is strongly recommended.

Thailand

Program suspended for academic year 2001-2002

Turkey

Bilkent University, Ankara
Middle East Technical University, Ankara

Fall Semester and Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in the following areas:
Bilkent: archaeology, art history, and other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities
Middle East Technical University: architecture, graphic design, landscape and urban planning, and other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English. "Survival" Turkish language instruction precedes the fall term. Language instruction is required during the fall and is optional during the spring.

United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Durham
University of East Anglia, Norwich
The University of Edinburgh
University of Essex, Colchester
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Kent at Canterbury
University of Lancaster
University of Leeds
University of London (Queen Mary and Westfield College; King's College)
University of Manchester
University of Nottingham
University of Sheffield
University of St. Andrews
University of Stirling
University of Sussex, Brighton
University of Warwick, Coventry
University of York

Academic Year Programs
Focus: Regular university courses in a student's major or an allied field. Most disciplines are available.
Language of Instruction: English

University of Sussex

Summer Program
Focus: A range of introductory-level courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing at UC and 2.5 GPA

Vietnam

Vietnam National University (College of Social Sciences and Humanities), Hanoi

Fall Language and Area Studies Program
Focus: Vietnamese history, society, and language
Language of Instruction: English and Vietnamese. Vietnamese language study is required.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated academic interest in Vietnam

*Programs begin in January or February

Opportunities for Graduate Students

Graduate students can be accommodated at most EAP-affiliated host universities. Graduate students may take courses, conduct research, and participate in short-term language programs for a semester or year. Students must meet EAP minimum requirements, including language prerequisites, have completed at least one year of graduate work, and have the support of their academic department and graduate dean.

Selection

Undergraduate selection is generally open to students with the following qualifications: 3.0 cumulative grade-point average at the time of departure (some programs are available to students with at least a 2.5 gpa); sophomore or junior standing by time of departure, depending on the specific program; support of the UCSD EAP Selection Committee; and completion of university-level language courses when required (one, two, or three years, depending on the host institution) with a 3.0 grade-point average in language. Exceptions to these requirements can be made on a case by case basis, in consultation with the EAP adviser.

In addition to academic criteria for selection, the faculty committee looks for indications of the student's seriousness of purpose, maturity, and capacity to adapt to the experience of study abroad. As part of the planning process, students are required to consult with their college academic and department advisers.

Graduate students may apply for most study centers if they have completed at least one year of graduate work prior to departure and have the support of their academic department and the dean of Graduate Studies.

Transfer students from other colleges and universities are eligible and may apply prior to the quarter in which they commence their studies at UCSD. Please contact the Programs Abroad Office for further information.

Student Conduct and Parental Approval

It is anticipated that the students selected for the Education Abroad Program will be of high caliber, committed to profiting from both the intellectual and social aspects of the experience. Since they will be guests in another country and another university, their conduct will reflect on both the University of California and the United States.

Participation in the program by students who are minors must be approved by their parents or guardians. In approving such participation, parents and guardians should be aware that a greater degree of personal freedom is afforded to students in the foreign university and that the University of California cannot take responsibility for closely supervising the activities of individual students. The directors of the centers will be available to students with problems and will maintain close contact with the student group as a whole. The university provides for comprehensive medical and hospitalization coverage for all participants.

UCSD Opportunities Abroad Program

OFFICE: Programs Abroad Office in the International Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
(858) 534-1123

http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter/pao

Mary Corrigan, Theatre, Faculty Director

Todd Kontje, Literature, Faculty Director

David Mares, Political Science, Faculty Director

Ramon Piñon, Biology, Faculty Director

Mary Dhooge, Dean of International Education

Kimberly Burton, William Clabby, and Joan Adamo, Advisers

Students interested in going abroad should also investigate possibilities through the Opportunities Abroad Program which can assist with placement in a wide range of other academic programs. These programs include study for an academic year, semester, quarter, or summer. They may be sponsored by other U.S. universities, or include direct enrollment in foreign institutions. Academic credit may also be earned on a number of overseas internship programs which combine work experience and courses.

Students going abroad through the Opportu-nities Abroad Program earn transfer credit from the sponsoring institution. Courses taken abroad may satisfy general-education, major or minor requirements, depending on department or college approval. Financial aid for approved plans of study abroad is available to students who enroll concurrently at UCSD through the Opportunities Abroad Program. Special study abroad scholarships are also available.

In addition to these academic programs, the Programs Abroad Office and its extensive resource library can assist students in selecting a wide range of volunteer, paid work, and educational travel programs.

Summary of EAP Opportunities Abroad - UCSD

A = All/Some Courses in English
B = Language Prerequisite
C = Language Study Required*
D = Sophomore Participation Encouraged
E = Graduate Participation Encouraged**
F = Apply in October/November***
G = Apply in January/February***
H = Apply in April/May***

Australia: Year Programs—A, H
Fall Semester Marine Science Program—A, G

Barbados: Fall and Year Programs—A, E, G

Brazil: Spring and Year Programs—B, C, H

Canada: Fall and Year Programs—A, E, G

Chile: Spring and Year Programs—B, E, H

China: Fall and Year Programs—B, C, E, G
Intensive Chinese Summer Program—B, C, D, G

Costa Rica: Spring and Year Programs—B, E, H
Fall and Spring Tropical Biology Programs—A, C, F

Denmark: Fall and Year Programs—A, C, E, G
Summer Intensive Language Program—C, D, G
Fall and Year Architecture Programs—A, G

Egypt: Year Program—A, C, E, G
Year Intensive Arabic Language Study Program—B, C, E, G

France: Year Programs—B, E, G
Fall Language and Society Programs—B, C, D, G
Fall and Year Science and Engineering Programs—A, B, C, E, G

Germany: Year Programs—B, E, G
Spring First-Year Language and Society Program—C, D, F
Spring Second-Year Language and Society Program—B, C, D, F
Spring Semester for Students with Advanced German—B, E, F

Ghana: Fall and Year Programs—A, G

Hong Kong (S.A.R.): Fall and Year Programs—A, C, G
Fall and Year Business, Engineering, and Science Programs—A, G
Spring Business, Engineering, and Science Program—A, H

Hungary/Central Europe: Fall and Year Programs—A, C, E, G

India: Fall Program—A, C, E, G

Ireland: Year Programs—A, F

Israel: Fall, Spring, and Year Programs—A, C, E, G
Fall, Spring, and Year Environmental Studies Programs—A, E, G
Summer Language Program: Modern Hebrew in Jerusalem—C, D, G

Italy: General Year Programs—B, E, G
Fall and Year Architecture Programs—B, G
Fall and Year Business, Economics, and International Studies Programs—A, B, C, E, G
Spring Business, Economics, and International Studies Program—A, B, C, E, H
Summer Language and Culture Program—C, D, G
Fall Language and Culture Program—C, D, G
Spring Language and Culture Program—C, D, F

Japan: Year Programs—A, B, C, F
Spring Global Security and Economic Development Program—A, D, F
Year Engineering Programs in Japanese—B, C, E, F
Spring and Year Engineering Programs in English—A, C, D, F
Year Economics Programs—B, C, E, F
Fall and Spring Language and Society Programs—A, B, C, D, F

Korea: Fall and Year Programs—A, C, G
Fall and Year Graduate Program—B, E, G
Korean Studies Summer Program—A, C, D, G

Mexico: Fall and Year Programs—B, E, G
Summer Language and Society Program—B, C, D, G
Fall Field Research Program—B, C, D, E, G
Spring Field Research Program—B, C, D, E, H
Fall and Year Business and Economics Programs—A, C, G
Spring Business and Economics Program—A, C, H

Netherlands: Fall and Year Programs—A, G
Spring Program—A, H
Fall and Year Economics, Business Administration, and International Studies Program—A, G

New Zealand: Year Programs—A, H

Philippines: Spring and Year Programs—A, C, F

Russia: Fall Intermediate and Advanced Programs—B, C, E, G

Singapore: Fall and Year Programs—A, G

South Africa: Spring and Year Programs—A, H

Spain: Year Programs—B, E, G
Fall Hispanic Studies Program—B, C, G
Spring Hispanic Studies Program—B, C, H
Fall Language and Society Program—B, C, D, G
Spring Language and Society Program—B, C, D, H

Sweden: Fall and Year Programs—A, C, G
Summer Intensive Language Program—C, D, G

Taiwan: Fall and Year Programs—A, B, C, G

Turkey: Fall and Year Programs—A, C, E, G

United Kingdom: Year Programs—A, F

Vietnam: Fall Language and Area Studies Program—A, C, G

*Intensive language programs precede the first term of programs where the course work during the fall, spring, or year is not taught in English. Programs identified in this column require language study during the term or year.

**Graduate study is possible at most EAP sites. This column highlights programs that offer special opportunities for graduate students.