UC Davis Summer Abroad

Thank you for your interest in UC Davis Summer Abroad programs! We are not offering 2021 Summer Abroad in-person programs (see COVID-19 updates and resources). Please view programs listed below for reference and create an account to stay updated, or explore Virtual Summer Internships for this summer. Our 2022 program offerings will be available on our website in mid-August 2021.

Summer Abroad 2021

Belgium
Bhutan
Cuba
Ecuador
Europe (Multi-Country)
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
The Netherlands
Peru
Spain
Thailand
United Kingdom

Belgium

Microbiology in Europe's Capital—Brussels (NEW)

Brussels, Belgium
Microbiology
Build a foundation in microbiology as you explore historic labs in the enchanting capital of Belgium.

Bhutan

Bhutan—GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Thimphu, Bhutan
Landscape Architecture or Applied Biological Systems Technology
Learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) in the peaceful, culturally rich, and biodiverse country of Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains.

Cuba

Revolutionary Cuba

Havana, Cuba
History
Explore the historic and ever-changing city of Havana and examine Cuba's revolutionary tradition on a multi-city trip across the island.

Ecuador

Environmental Justice in Indigenous Ecuador

Quito and the Amazon Basin, Ecuador
Native American Studies
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with indigenous groups and see parts of Ecuador not available to traditional tourists.

Europe (Multi-Country)

Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe

Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland
Comm. & Reg. Develop.; Environ. Sci. & Policy; Landscape Arch.
Learn why some European cities are way ahead of U.S. cities in sustainable development and design.

World Cinema and the European Film Festival

Switzerland, France
Cinema and Digital Media, German
Attend an entire A-level film festival in the Italian-Swiss Lake region, with two weeks of film studies in Cannes, France.

France

Intro to Biological Psychology (NEW)

Strasbourg, France
Psychology
Apply principles of biology to the study of psychology, learning about the workings of the mind in humans and animals.

Americans in Paris

Paris, France
Comparative Literature
Walk in the footsteps of Jefferson, Twain, Hemingway, Stein and other Americans in Paris, while discovering the neighborhoods of Paris.

Introduction to Winemaking

Dijon, France
Viticulture and Enology
Learn the basics of wine making while visiting many of the major French wine regions and accessing many elite wineries.

Germany

Mathematics and Culture in Berlin (NEW)

Berlin, Germany
Mathematics
Living and learning in Berlin make finishing off a calculus requirement enjoyable! Program includes visits to museums, providing an exploration of mathematics and mathematicians through the arts.

Greece

Writers in Greece

Athens, Hydra, and Nafplion, Greece
University Writing Program
Learn about Greece’s vibrant culture while traveling to many beautiful and historical sites.

Iceland

Thermodynamics in the Land of Fire and Ice

Reykjavik, Iceland
Engineering
What better way to study thermodynamics than in a country that is powered completely by geothermal and hydroelectric resources?

Ireland

Bio Sci 2A on the Emerald Isle

Cork, Ireland
Biological Sciences
Take Biological Sciences 2A in beautiful Ireland at University College Cork (UCC).

Bio Sci 2B in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland
Biological Sciences
Build your foundation in BioSci while experiencing the friendly and culturally rich city of Dublin.

Italy

Science of the Mind (NEW)

Bologna, Italy
Psychology
Study Cognitive Neuroscience through the internationally known Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna in Italy.

Japan

Design Japan (NEW)

Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
Design
Based in Tokyo and Kyoto, this program explores Japan’s design culture and includes visits to castles, temples, and unique museums.

Life Sciences in Japan

Kyoto, Japan
Biological Sciences
Study biochemistry while living in Japan. With ample free time, students can visit Osaka or Tokyo, shop, delve into manga, or relax in an Onsen town.

The Netherlands

NPB 110A—Molecules to Individuals (NEW)

Wageningen, The Netherlands
NPB
Get introduced to the Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior curriculum in the Netherlands. We will stay in the college town of Wageningen.

Peru

Into the Andes—History, Environment, Culture

Cusco, Peru
History
Explore the diverse cultural and natural landscapes of the Peruvian highlands.

Spain

Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain
Community and Regional Development; Landscape Architecture
Discover the many lessons we can take home from Barcelona on housing development and neighborhood regeneration efforts.

The History of Cancer (NEW)

San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Explore the history of cancer in San Sebastian, a picturesque beachside town on the Bay of Biscay.

Thailand

Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles

Bangkok, Thailand
Microbiology; Food Science and Technology
Explore tropical jungles, pristine beaches, and the mega-city of Bangkok while getting hands-on microbiology laboratory experience.