Berkeley Study Abroad

"The best part of studying abroad was THE PEOPLE!!! Immersing myself in cultures vastly different from my own, learning how different people live, spend their lunch breaks, and raise their families taught me so much about myself. I learned that when it comes down to it, people and connection are the most important thing in the world."

"This is a photo of me summiting the top of Mount Seekofel after a brutal 5 mile climb, and 4,000 feet of elevation. Mount Seekofel is in the Dolomiti Italian Alps, where I backpacked 45 miles over 4 days, and lies on the boarder of Austria. This was when we summited around 7AM."

🐻 📸 Samantha - UCEAP Denmark

Learn more about how you can study abroad by clicking the link in our bio or visit https://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/

"The best part about studying abroad was immersing myself into a new culture, and a new way of living. Everyday, I would wake up excited to embark on a new adventure knowing that there was so much to explore. Barcelona was so fundamentally different from Berkeley which made me so curious to learn more about the city. "

🐻 📸 : Dylan - UCEAP Barcelona

Learn more about studying abroad by visiting studyabroad.berkeley.edu or click the link in our bio to explore programs today!

"The best part of studying abroad was speaking Spanish! I was so excited to spend an extended period of time in a Spanish-Speaking country as Spanish major. "

📸 🐻 : Mackenzie | UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) - Madrid

Learn more about studying abroad by visiting studyabroad.berkeley.edu or click the link in our bio to explore programs today!

The Berkeley Global Internships: London program is officially open for applications!

🗓️ In London: Jan 16 – May 15, 2027

📚 Courses: Jan 19 – May 14, 2027

💻 Internship: Build your Data Science resume with a professional placement.

🎓 Academics: Stay on track with Data 100, Data 197, and Theater 20U.

Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click the link in our bio to apply today!

We’re #1! 🌍🐻

We are incredibly proud to announce that UC Berkeley has been named the #1 Top Producing University for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship among large institutions!

Being recognized as the top large institution for Gilman Scholars (2001–2025) reflects our dedication to equity, inclusion, and international exchange.

Thank you to the advisors and students who made this possible. Here’s to 25 years more years of sending students all over the globe! 🥂✈️

London is calling! 🇬🇧📱

Ever dreamed of living in central London while working on your degree at UC Berkeley? 🤔

...Well, now’s your chance. Join our Berkeley Global Internships Data Science Program Info Session to learn how you can spend Spring semester in 2027 abroad!

🗓️ INFO SESSION: April 15th @ 11 AM on Zoom

Program Highlights:

🏠 Live in shared apartments in the heart of London.

💻 Get a professional internship and build real-world Data Science skills.

🎓 Earn credit for Data 197 and Data 100 (stay on track for graduation!).

🎭 Immerse yourself in British culture with our Theater 20U course.

Mark your calendars:

App Opens: May 4, 2026 @ 9 AM PST

Deadline to apply: August 13, 2026

Space is limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis!

Click the link in our bio to get started!

We need help picking a new slogan/acronym for our Study Abroad program!

We asked our students which ones they liked and these were the ones they rejected.

BUT we thought they were pretty good! Let us know which one you think we should use next year!

The doors are open for our annual fundraiser the Big Give!

As a Study Abroad fan, you will be happy to hear that we have secured our biggest match gift yet-for all donations to the Study Abroad program up to $70,000.00!

This means you double every dollar you donate to support and expand our Study Abroad scholarships and programs. This powerful match is a timely gift as we continue to navigate the changes in federal funding impacting our beloved Study Abroad program.

Please join us in Big Give 2026 by making a contribution to our Berkeley Study Abroad fund. Donating during the Big Give doubles your gift and doubles the impact for our students.

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Join us on Wednesday, March 11 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm PST to hear about study abroad opportunities at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)!

Bummed out because you missed the Berkeley Summer Abroad deadline on March 5th at 11:59 pm?

🚨 🚨 WELL HAVE WE GOT NEWS FOR YOU!!!

We are extending the deadline for the following programs:

🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines: Narratives of Tradition and Resistance

🇫🇷 Paris, France: Muslims in the West: Immigration, Refugees and Islamophobia

🇲🇽 Puebla, Mexico: Entre dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds | Nauatl and Spanish languages, cultures, and histories

🇵🇹 Portugal: Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe

Applications will close on March 12th. Do not miss the opportunity to take a Berkeley class with Berkeley faculty in a location out in the world. 🌎 🌍 🌏

Click the link in our bio for more information!