Global Exchange Programs
- Incoming Students
- UC San Diego Students
- Global Exchange Plus
Important Information for 2025-26
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Global Exchange Program applications open October 1 in TritonsAbroad
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Check the nomination and application deadlines for 2025-26 to ensure your application is submitted on time.
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Please note that Global Exchange Programs have two applications: one for UC San Diego (TritonsAbroad) and the other for the partner university. After applying in Tritons Abroad, UC San Diego will review and approve your nomination and you will be provided instructions for submitting a second application to the partner university.
Visit the How to Apply section for more information on the application process and the Pre-Departure Requirements section for important steps and considerations leading up to your time abroad.
What is Global Exchange?
UC San Diego Global Exchange programs are reciprocal, academic year study abroad opportunities between UC San Diego and partner universities. Unlike UCEAP, Global Exchange is exclusively for UC San Diego students. UC San Diego students that participate are regularly enrolled at UC San Diego, pay regular tuition and fees, and have access to their usual financial aid. Scholarships are also available for additional support. Additionally, Courses may fulfill major/ minor department and college requirements. Course credits received while abroad count as transfer credits, so they do not affect your GPA.
For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions section on Global Exchange's How to Apply page.
Is there a Global Exchange Program for my Major/Minor?
Global Exchange programs can be can be with specific departments, schools or open to all undergraduate majors and minors. Click on your degree program's school below to find out which Global Exchange is right for you!
Global Exchange opportunities with the following institutions are campuswide and open to all majors and degree programs:
Where Can I Go through Global Exchange?
The list of destinations for Global Exchange opportunities grows every academic year! Explore the different institutions and countries that are a part of of the Global Exchange network.
Study Abroad: Get Started Canvas Course
Students interested in participating in a Global Exchange can start their journey by completing the Study Abroad: Get Started course. This short non-credit course provides the building blocks to planning your study abroad experience. Once you have completed the course, you can move forward by researching programs and meeting with a Study Abroad advisor.
Discover Additional Opportunities Abroad
UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students are also eligible for international internships, research opportunities and short-term programs at partner universities.
The Global Exchange Program is administered in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, including but not limited to Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination 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.