Our Students
The Academic Programs offered through the UCLA International Institute
allow students to focus on a particular area of study - either a specific
geographic area, or a global comparative and issue-oriented approach -
through a variety of disciplines across campus. The Institute also offers
its own courses taught by core teaching faculty under the following subject
areas: African Studies, Global Health, Global Studies, International & Area
Studies, International Development Studies, International Migration Studies,
and Latin American Studies.
IEW 2024 featured an impressive array of events that celebrated international education and exchange.
The UCLA travel study program in The Hague in July 2024 was a stellar experience for global studies student Maher Salha (UCLA 2025).
UCLA leaders recently signed an MOU with Erasmus University Rotterdam for a student exchange program on diversity, equity and inclusion, and also met with U.S. Embassy staff in The Hague.
Five months of study in Japan has Heidi Tapia thinking of a future career working there.
Democracy — and the planet — are at stake in elections and governance around the world this year. A recent panel discussion explored the impact of elections in India, Amazonia, Mexico and the European Union.
Celebrated at U.S. colleges nationwide, the week offers an opportunity to discover the breadth of international educational and cultural resources at UCLA. Our university is not only the top public university in the nation, but is committed to expanding its local and global impact.