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About 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.

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Our Offices

Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor

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International Services and Engagement Office

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Study Abroad UC San Diego

STUDYABROAD.UCSD.EDU

Our Work

Global Partnerships

Explore opportunities for international education and research partnerships.

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Global Programs

Learn about global learning programs on campus and around the world.

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Extramural Funding

Discover funding opportunities for international collaborations.

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International Student Support Services

Comprehensive support for degree-seeking and visiting international students.

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International Faculty & Scholars Services

Resources and information for international faculty, scholars and postdocs.

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Study Abroad Opportunities

Explore the many opportunities for international undergraduate mobility and exchange.

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Travel and Risk Information

Travel Guidance

Ensure that any official international travel is done safely and responsibly.

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Risk and Compliance

From collaborations to conferences, be aware of risk and compliance concerns.

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Receive news on international visits, global partnerships, programming, and campus's internationalization success stories!

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Newsletter

UC San Diego faculty, staff and researchers can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates, opportunities and highlights.

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Tritons Impacted by Events Abroad

Unexpected events occurring around the globe can have a direct or indirect impact on our campus community. Global Initiatives has compiled a robust list of resources for those experiencing hardship due to events abroad. 

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The Fulbright Program

Global Initiatives actively promotes all aspects of the Fulbright Program at UC San Diego. Our offices support student and scholar applicants as well as provide the highest caliber of service to incoming Fulbright grantees from around the world.

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Global Academic News

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openhagen's Reffen street food market, the largest street food market in Northern Europe known for good eats, culture, music and artisan crafts. Photo by Mollie King.
July 2025

Students Abroad This Summer Share Their Stories

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July 2025

UC San Diego and BML Munjal University in India Establish Educational Partnership

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June 2025

Rady Students Explore China's Business Landscape

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Commitment to Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination

In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
 
Learn more about Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.