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UC Santa Cruz offers a dynamic and inclusive environment for international students seeking academic and cultural enrichment. Whether you’re joining us for an exchange, immersive summer research, entrepreneurial innovation, or specialized coursework, we provide a range of programs tailored to your goals.
Exchange Program
Discover a world-class education and vibrant community at UC Santa Cruz and embark on a life-changing study abroad experience. Students may be nominated for a period of study of one quarter up to a full academic year (three quarters), and may take courses in a range of academic fields that align with or complement students’ majors at their home universities.
Access Program
Participate in undergraduate and graduate classes on a space-available basis, and study innovative courses alongside U.S. students.
Global Entrepreneurship (GEn) Program
Gain entrepreneurial skills and practical business experience at UC Santa Cruz through an immersive 5-week program.
International Student Research Program
Gain hands-on research experience with a UCSC faculty mentor. The ISRP offers two options: Summer and Academic Year (fall, winter, spring).
Summer Session
Open to all international students, including exchange/visiting students who would like to start their studies early or extend into the summer, on a fee-paying basis, but at significantly reduced tuition and discounted housing rates.
Hundreds of in-person & online courses: Digital Art and New Media, Math, Biology, Games and Playable Media, and more.
