Summer 2023 Global Seminars

1 of 6, Student in field in front of Andes Mountains

Ecuador

2 of 6, Human and animal skeletons in anatomy museum

France

3 of 6, Budha statue between words "HIV" and "AIDS"

Thailand

4 of 6, Four students posing in front of Cliffs of Moher

Ireland

5 of 6, Students on beach with sea turtle

Costa Rica

6 of 6, Female student with Alhambra in background

Spain

Summer 2024

What is a Global Seminar?

UC San Diego Global Seminars are summer session global experiences led by a UCSD professor. Students enroll in a package of two courses for a total of eight UCSD quarter units. Class sizes are between 15–28 students, so there are excellent opportunities for one-on-one interaction with some of the best faculty at UCSD. All courses are taught in English.

Global Seminars Mission

Our mission is to increase access to study abroad opportunities for all students in good academic and disciplinary standing regardless of socio-economic status, race, gender, sexuality, or disability. Our programs are designed to provide a supportive environment where students can pursue an academically meaningful experience with highly rated faculty members focused on socially relevant topics for credit towards their degree. See the Study Abroad diversity page for student stories and resources.

COVID-19 Considerations

The Global Seminars team is working with risk management experts to monitor the worldwide COVID-19 situation.
All students must comply with all UC policies regarding COVID vaccination. Host country governments, program partners, and airlines may also require COVID vaccination.
See the Study Abroad COVID-19 page for more information.

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