UC Davis Quarter Abroad offers students a chance to earn UC Davis units while participating in quarter-length programs designed by UC Davis faculty and taught in an international setting. Programs run 10-16 weeks and allow students to earn 13-23 quarter units straight from the UC Davis Course Catalog. UC Davis Quarter Abroad programs are open to all UC students. Program eligibility.
SPRING QUARTER 2020 PROGRAMS
Language and Culture in Spain
Madrid, a city where tradition and modernity are just a few steps away, offers a rich artistic heritage and a stimulating cosmopolitan life. As a student you will walk through history—stone-paved streets and flowering balconies—before arriving in Madrid’s city center, famous for tapas, shopping, museums, and night life.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Taiwan
Study pharmaceutical chemistry at one of the top 20 research institutions in the world. On this specialized program, you’ll explore Taipei, earn UC Davis chemistry units, and participate in optional research internships at Academia Sinica.
Internships and Culture in London
Spend spring quarter in the heart of London while taking two upper-division English courses focusing on the culture, literature, and history of England—with a special focus this year on Global London. Students will participate in a professional internship for 20 hours a week.
FALL QUARTER 2020 PROGRAMS
Language and Culture in Argentina
Let your adventurous spirit soar in beautiful Mendoza, Argentina. At the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, take accelerated courses in multi-level Spanish language and Latin American culture.
Internships and Writing in Dublin (NEW)
Live, work, and study in Dublin, Ireland. Complete an intensive internship 20 hours a week in the career field of your choice while taking three upper division University Writing Program courses.
Language and Culture in Today’s Renaissance Florence
Explore Florence as you take accelerated language courses and Italian film and culture courses. Electives include art history, studio art, food studies, and more. Optional internships in many fields are also offered.
Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca
Gain a better understanding of your health profession career goals while taking classes on transnational (US-Mexico) health issues. Participate in approximately 180 hours of clinical rotations through internships in hospitals and clinics in Oaxaca.
Political Science at the London School of Economics
Spend your fall quarter studying Political Science at a Custom Programme at the London School of Economics (LSE), one of the most prestigious institutions in the world and an ideal setting to study the politics and international relations of Britain and Western Europe.
Organic Chemistry in Nottingham
Complete a key UC Davis organic chemistry sequence in just one quarter and explore the rich history and culture of England.