Nov 16, 2021
Dear campus community,
UCI Global Engagement Office and Study Abroad Center offer a range of services to support international activities and experiences for students, faculty and staff.
International Education Week – November 15-19
In honor of International Education Week, as declared by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, we are proud to offer a variety of events focused on global study and research opportunities for UCI students and faculty. UCI was recently recognized as a top producer of Gilman Scholars and with a Fulbright HSI Leaders Award and we have events highlighting these achievements. We invite you to explore and learn about more global engagement opportunities below:
| Tuesday, 11/16 | 9:30 a.m. – UCEAP in Europe Information Session12:30 p.m. – Argentina and Chile: Immigration and Human Rights Programs Information Session5 p.m. – Korea University Information Session5:30 p.m. – Gilman Scholarship Recipient Panel |
| Wednesday, 11/17 | 10 a.m. – UCEAP Ghana Information Session5:30 p.m. – Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Thursday, 11/18 | 9:30 a.m. – UCEAP Summer Physics Program5 p.m. – UCEAP Japan STEM Programs |
| Friday, 11/19 | 11 a.m. – Fulbright Scholarship Information Meeting |
Visit Study Abroad website for more information on International Education Week.
Global Engagement Office Services
UCI’s excellence and impact are amplified through valued international collaborations. The Global Engagement Office (GEO) supports UCI’s teaching, research and service mission by bringing people together to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Some of the services GEO provides are listed below:
Global Partnerships
GEO Links UCI Scholars With Partners Around the World
Contact us if you are ready to explore international collaborations. GEO developed and currently tracks:
- 137 active affiliation agreements
- Connections to 51 countries
- Participation across all UCI schools
Events and Training
Connects You to Global Issues
GEO partners with academic departments to host global experts and bring you international perspectives on current topics. More than 700 attendees participated in GEO zoom events last year.
Global Health and Safety
Stay Safe Anywhere in the World
GEO monitors world events 24/7 and provides resources to students, faculty and staff to help ensure the health and safety of UCI global travelers.
International Delegations
Hosting Visitors from Across the Globe
GEO introduces you to visitors who are seeking a variety of research, teaching and exchange partnerships. Recent visitors include:
- Korean Ministry of Education
- Université Côte d’Azur
- China Scholarship Council
Visit the Global Engagement Office website for more information.
Passport to Study Abroad – Open Doors to the WorldThe Global Engagement Office and the Study Abroad Center are committed to increasing access and participation in study abroad. Help us reach our goal of $2,175 to provide 15 passport grants for students studying abroad during our fall Zotfunder campaign.