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Diving into Diversity: Empowering Marine Science Through Global Fieldwork
Undergraduate students using SCUBA to engage in fieldwork in Mo'orea French Polynesia (Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul Barber)

Diving into Diversity: Empowering Marine Science Through Global Fieldwork

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Paul Barber trains undergraduates in marine science through international fieldwork, fostering research, conservation, and global collaboration in coral reef ecosystems and biodiversity protection.
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Digitizing Loose-Leaf Papers From Soviet Tajikistan
The Modern Endangered Archives Program of UCLA Library funds the preservation and digitization of items from the folklore archive of the Rudaki Institute of Language and Literature in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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A Framework for Researching Greek Heritage Through Imaging
The Hellenic Heritage Imaging Center is part of the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, furthering research on the application of digital imaging technologies to Greek heritage.
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An Interdisciplinary Project in Southwestern Iceland
Led by Professor Jesse Byock, the Mosfell Archeological Project is constructing a picture of human habitation in southwestern Iceland through research in history, archeology, anthropology, and more.

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Anne Rimoin wins award for epidemiologic research
In conjunction with the Rimoin Lab at UCLA, the UCLA professor of epidemiology has been conducting collaborative epidemiological research and training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2002.
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UCLA alumna leads students beyond borders
Carmen Anders (UCLA 1996), a Spanish teacher at New Roads School in Los Angeles, attended a teacher development workshop in Oaxaca organized by the Latin American Institute in 2023. Two years later, she took eight...
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Doing what must be done: International Women of Courage share their stories
UCLA hosted the U.S. State Department’s 2025 International Women of Courage on April 7, several of whom spoke about their work and life experience at a public panel event.

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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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This site contains interactive maps and country data pertaining to UCLA's international students, visitors, partnerships, projects/programs and study abroad.
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Global Collaboration

UCLA’s global mission focuses on developing new knowledge and understanding of a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, preparing our students for this complex world, and fulfilling our public mission across borders.
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National Cardiovascular Center Harapan-Kita
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA Health Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
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Charles Centro Oftalmológico Institution
UCLA COUNTERPART David Geffen School of Medicine Jules Stein Institute Agreement Type: Affiliation
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Research Institute Of Korean Studies, Korea University
UCLA COUNTERPART Center for Korean Studies Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Korea (South)
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Economic Prosperity: Women And Small Business Entrepreneurship: A Multi-Regional Project
DELEGATION 25 members
Visit Date: 04/30/2025
United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh,...
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President Of The University Of Sydney Visit
DELEGATION 2 members
Visit Date: 10/11/2024
Australia
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Climate Change And Methane: A Project For Turkmenistan
DELEGATION 6 members
Visit Date: 12/13/2024
Turkmenistan
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Global Projects and Programs @

UCLA Library

UCLA Library drives initiatives to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to primary resources worldwide in over 26 languages. The Library has 28 partners in 22 countries and four national library partners.
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Digital Collections
UCLA Library maintains rare and unique digital materials in its Digital Collections, open to the public. Often, these materials are from abroad or acquired through collaboration with foreign institutions. (Above: An original negative taken at the 1 May 1964 parade from the Albanian Photographic and Graphic Art Collection).
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Modern Endangered Archives Program
The UCLA Library digitizes and enables access to at-risk cultural heritage collections from around the world, ranging from manuscripts to audio recordings. (Above: A letter from Notes, Letters, Diaries, Posters, and Pamphlets: Narrating Ideas of Indigeneity in Jharkhand, India).
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Research Guides
The UCLA Library maintains research guides for faculty, staff, and students, providing resources to learn more about global cultures and regions. These range from ancient text databases to digital libraries from other countries. You may browse by subject or by librarian to find the most relevant resources.

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UCLA Campus

For students seeking support regarding international opportunities at UCLA, whether it be studying abroad or navigating international admissions, numerous dedicated services are available.
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Are you an international student Looking to Apply to UCLA?
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Are you a UCLA student looking to study abroad?

The International Education Office (IEO) at UCLA enriches students' education by offering various services, including:

Study abroad program advising
Scholarship information
Pre-departure orientations and safety workshops
Pre-recorded webinars about studying abroad
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Are you an international student at UCLA looking for resources?

The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides comprehensive support to the international community on campus, including:

Visa and immigration assistance
Cross-cultural learning programs
Academic resources and workshops
Social events and networking opportunities

As a land grant institution, the International Institute at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, Southern Channel Islands).


Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential values of the UCLA International Institute. These professed ideals enable us to provide the kind of broad, global, multicultural educational experience central to the Institute’s academic programs. We welcome faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and want everyone at the Institute to feel respected and valued. We are committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion for our students, staff and faculty in our academic programs and centers, as well as on our campus.

The Institute is proud of its over 60-year legacy in preparing individuals who have gone on to make contributions to the business, nonprofit, government and education sectors. As a gateway to the world for the campus and the greater Los Angeles community, the Institute considers equity, diversity and inclusion essential to its mission of educating global citizens and preparing them for a multicultural world and collaborative problem solving.


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