NAFSA 2025
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LEARN MOREAbout Global Initiatives
Global Initiatives serves local, regional, national, and world communities by facilitating transformational, global engagement opportunities that are accessible to all. We do this through a team of experts who drive strategic international engagement in support of comprehensive internationalization as well as welcome and support international students, scholars and staff. The units under Global Initiatives include the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO), and Study Abroad UC San Diego.
Our Offices
Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor
International Services and Engagement Office
Study Abroad UC San Diego
Our Work
Global Partnerships
Explore opportunities for international education and research partnerships.
International Student Support Services
Comprehensive support for degree-seeking and visiting international students.
International Faculty & Scholars Services
Resources and information for international faculty, scholars and postdocs.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Explore the many opportunities for international undergraduate mobility and exchange.
Travel and Risk Information
Travel Guidance
Ensure that any official international travel is done safely and responsibly.
Risk and Compliance
From collaborations to conferences, be aware of risk and compliance concerns.
Connect with
Global Initiatives
Receive news on international visits, global partnerships, programming, and campus's internationalization success stories!
Newsletter
UC San Diego faculty, staff and researchers can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates, opportunities and highlights.
Tritons Impacted by Events Abroad
The Fulbright Program
