Summer Abroad 2025
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bhutan
- Europe (Multi-Country)
- France
- Greece
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
Austria
Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe
Vienna—Austria
History
From the Renaissance to the United Nations, experience life and history in one of Europe’s grand imperial capitals.
BELGIUM
Microbiology in Belgium
Leuven—Belgium
Microbiology
Build a foundation in microbiology as you visit historic labs and explore the picturesque city of Leuven, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities.
Bio Sci 2A in Belgium
Leuven—Belgium
Biological Sciences
Take Biological Sciences 2A in picturesque Leuven, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities.
BHUTAN
GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Thimphu—Bhutan
Landscape Architecture and 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.
EUROPE (MULTI-COUNTRY)
Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland
Environmental Science & Policy; Landscape Architecture
Learn why some European cities are way ahead of U.S. cities in sustainable development and design.
Design in Europe
Iceland, United Kingdom
Design
Journey through three European countries famous for their trend setting historical and contemporary art, architecture and design.
World Cinema and the European Film Festival
Switzerland, France
Cinema and Digital Media
Attend an entire A-level film festival in the Italian-Swiss Lake region, with two weeks of film studies in Cannes, France.
FRANCE
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Strasbourg—France
Psychology
Apply principles of biology to the study of psychology, learning about the workings of the mind in humans and animals.
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.
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?
ITALY
Immersive Artistry—Summer Sketching in Italy
Todi, Siena, Florence, Rome (and more)—Italy
Art
Discover Italy as you learn to draw and appreciate art in Todi, visit Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and Siena, and explore ancient wonders of Rome.
Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City
Rome—Italy
Italian
Our classroom is Rome and nearby historical sites where we will study art, culture, and history that shaped European culture.
JAPAN
Design Japan
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
Kusatsu (near Kyoto)—Japan
Biological Sciences
Study biochemistry while living in Japan. With ample free time, students can visit Osaka or Tokyo, shop, delve into manga, dine in foodie heaven, or relax in an Onsen town.
MEXICO
Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems
Guadalajara—Mexico
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Participate in the sustainable design of holistic rainwater collection and wastewater treatment systems in an underserved community.
NETHERLANDS
Sustainable Urban Systems (Summer Intensive)
Delft and Amsterdam—Netherlands
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Delve into the renowned Dutch infrastructure and sustainability practices through the exploration of water management and transportation systems.
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.
Three Cultures of Medieval Spain
Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid (and more)—Spain
Spanish
Explore the cities of Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada to learn about the religious and cultural differences of medieval Spain.
History of Cancer
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
Climate Resilience in Thailand (Summer Intensive)
Bangkok—Thailand
Community & Regional Development; Landscape Architecture
Discover why Bangkok is considered “the Venice of the East” by exploring the significance of water in the culture, design and planning of this Southeast Asian mega-city.
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.
UNITED KINGDOM
Oxford on Film
Oxford—United Kingdom
University Writing Program
Fulfill the Upper Division Writing Requirement in one of the most visited cities in the U.K.
In Search of Scotland
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.
Organic Chemistry in Nottingham
Nottingham—United Kingdom
Chemistry
Complete a key UC Davis organic chemistry course and explore the rich culture and history of England.
Global Management in the UK
Edinburgh, Glasgow, London—United Kingdom
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Study how firms develop new ideas and distribute products and services to international markets, and how they respond to changing winds of trade.