UC Davis Summer Abroad

Vienna—Austria
History
Connect history, culture, and politics in Vienna, one of Europe’s grand, enduring crossroads.

Leuven—Belgium
Microbiology
Study microbiology in historic Leuven and explore Belgium from the canals of Bruges to the Dinant river valley.

Leuven—Belgium
Biological Sciences
Study molecular biology in historic Leuven and explore Belgium through hands-on science and weekly excursions.

Thimphu—Bhutan
Landscape & Environmental Design; Applied Biological Systems Technology
Learn to use Geographic Information Systems while experiencing the biodiversity and rich culture of carbon-neutral Bhutan.

Cali and Palmira—Colombia
Plant Sciences
Tackle global challenges through agriculture in Colombia, exploring sustainability, food security, and climate solutions.

Lošinj—Croatia
Sociology
Discover how nature, culture, and conservation intersect through fieldwork on Croatia’s vibrant Adriatic coast.

Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland
Environmental Science & Policy; Landscape & Environmental Design
Explore how Europe’s most sustainable cities design greener, more equitable urban futures.

Switzerland, France
Cinema & Digital Media
Attend the entire Locarno Film Festival, then continue to explore cinema and culture during two weeks on the French Riviera.

Belgium, Germany
Food Science & Technology
Explore how barley, hops, and centuries of culture shape brewing in Germany and Belgium’s iconic beer cities.

Paris, Mont Saint-Michel—France
Humanities
Study French art, history, and cultural memory in Paris, where every boulevard, museum, and monument tells a story.

Athens, Hydra, and Nafplion—Greece
University Writing Program
Study Greece’s complex identity through reflection, writing, cultural immersion, and iconic sites from Athens to Mycenae.

Dublin—Ireland
University Writing Program
Experience the power of literature and activism while you explore the rich history and culture of Ireland.

Dublin—Ireland
Biological Sciences
Discover evolution and ecology in Dublin through immersive field experiences, Irish natural history, and the vibrant culture.

Todi, Siena, Florence, Rome (and more)—Italy
Art
Draw in the light of the Umbrian hills and trace Italy’s artistic heritage from Florence’s galleries to Rome’s ruins.

Rome—Italy
Italian
Discover Italy’s layered past through art, architecture, cuisine and immersive excursions beyond Rome to Florence and Tivoli.

Bologna—Italy
Psychology
Explore cognitive neuroscience at the oldest university in the Western world in vibrant, student-centered Bologna.

Tokyo and Kyoto—Japan
Design
Trace ramen wrappers, neon streets, and bamboo paths from Tokyo to Kyoto through hands-on design projects.

Kusatsu (near Kyoto)—Japan
Biological Sciences
Connect natural science and Japanese culture through hands-on discovery from Kyoto to Osaka.

Querétaro—Mexico
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Collaborate with students from Tec de Monterey to engineer sustainable water systems for local communities.

San Juan, Puerto Rico
History
Study Puerto Rico’s history, art, and politics alongside communities shaping a more livable future.

Cape Town and Stellenbosch—South Africa
Economics
Build practical insight into economic development alongside policymakers, experts, and community partners in Cape Town.

Johannesburg—South Africa
African American and African Studies
Join community leaders and activists to explore human rights through Johannesburg’s culture, history, and communities.

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

San Sebastian and Bilbao—Spain
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Investigate the history of cancer in Bilbao and San Sebastián through healthcare comparisons, museum visits, and dialogue.

Bangkok—Thailand
Microbiology; Food Science & Technology
Study microbial diversity from Bangkok markets to Andaman Sea islands in an immersive Thai laboratory experience.

Bangkok—Thailand
Community & Regional Development; Landscape Architecture; Sustainable Environmental Design
Learn how a tidal megacity adapts to climate change through Bangkok’s waterways, farms, and neighborhoods.

United Kingdom
Design
Connect design history with contemporary practice via studio visits and creative exploration in York, Edinburgh, and London.

Oxford—United Kingdom
University Writing Program
Walk Oxford’s famed literary and cinematic landscapes while fulfilling the upper division writing requirement.

Edinburgh—United Kingdom
University Writing Program
Study the ghosts and hauntings of Edinburgh, cruise the Loch Ness, visit Glasgow, and trek through the Highlands of Scotland.