The world is full of new and unfamiliar possibilities. When you study abroad with UCEAP, those possibilities become yours. As a University of California program, UCEAP expands on the UC experience. It introduces you to the people and places where ideas are born. Journeying to a new country, you'll encounter cultures, traditions, languages, and stories that surprise, delight, and expand your intellect. As you shift your view of the world, you'll test the boundaries of who you are and what you're capable of achieving. You'll discover unknown abilities that fuel your confidence and empower you to seize new challenges. Where will your journey take you?
Questions about study abroad?
Connect with a UCEAP Advisor
We offer three different types of advising every week so you can get all of your questions answered:
- Get Ready with Me - interactive application workshops (Thursdays 2-3 pm)
- Drop-in hours - casual advising sessions (Monday - Thursday)
- One-on-one advising appointments
Start Your Adventure!
UCEAP 101 WEBINAR
Join UCEAP on National Study Abroad Day for a virtual information session on study abroad and start planning your adventure!
UCEAP 101: Your Adventure Starts Here begins at
5 pm PT on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Get an introduction to study abroad and learn how to add it to your UC academics.
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There's a reason everyone says studying abroad is the best experience of their life. Moving to another country and fully immersing in another culture quickly teaches you to adapt. It gives you a constant stream of new ideas and experiences. It encourages you to explore the world and yourself. It provides the chance to learn a new language and meet people from all over the world. Most importantly, it shows you that there are many ways to live life.
Living outside of the United States in a place completely different from home reinforced my sense of independence and fortified my understanding of the world around me.
Making the decision to study abroad was the bravest decision I've ever made. I can say without a doubt that after traveling by myself, I am a more confident and independent person than I was before—and I have the journal entries to confirm it!
For anyone scared to jump into study abroad, I get it. There are a lot of outside factors at play, but taking that leap was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I became more confident and adventurous and even developed a better sense of style. Yes, there were hard moments, but this is the time to challenge ourselves and push outside our comfort zones. Studying abroad will do that for you, and you will not regret it!
Don't be afraid to explore "uncharted territory" because as much as we may be inclined to take the popular study abroad programs, there is so much value in learning about a world completely different from yours. Studying abroad not only exposes you to the culture and life of your host country, but also gives you a connection to an entire new region of the world.
Invest in your future
You can afford to study abroad
Financial aid, grants, and scholarships can be used for all of your costs. Some programs even cost less than staying at UC. Studying abroad is the investment in your future that you can't afford to miss.
Get a scholarship
Cover all your costs abroad
Thousands of dollars in scholarships are available to cover the cost of studying abroad. Some UC students are able to fund their entire international experience, including additional travel, by applying for as many scholarships as possible. You can, too.
UCEAP offers an easy to follow process
