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Projects/Programs

by Category
by School

Research

Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (GRIPS) - Berlin
College of Letters and Science: Physical Sciences
Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (G-RIPS) in Berlin will offer graduate students in mathematics and related disciplines the opportunity to work on industry-sponsored research problems. Students from the U.S. and Germany will work on cross-cultural teams on three research problems designed by the industrial sponsor.
Project Contact:
Project website Dima Shlyakhtenko
(Updated: Jan 24 2023)
The Mosfell Archaeological Project
College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences
The Mosfell Archaeological Project is an international research project employing the tools of history, archaeology, anthropology, genetics, saga studies and environmental sciences to construct a comprehensive picture of human adaptation and environmental change in the Mosfell region of southwestern Iceland beginning in the Viking Age.
Project Contact:
Project website Jesse Byock
(Updated: Jan 27 2023)
Kama Muta Lab
College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences
The Kama Muta Lab focuses on the emotion often called "being moved" or "touched." The program integrates participant observation ethnography, broad ethnological and historical comparison, systematic sampling of behavior, and experimentation, in addition to conducting theoretical work.
Project Contact:
Project website Alan Fiske
(Updated: Sep 01 2023)

School of Law

Bucerius Law School
ExchangeProgram
UCLA School of Law partners with Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany to provide a foreign exchange program for their students. All law courses within the exchange program are selected exclusively for the program and are taught in English. Some course offerings include Corporate Law and Introduction to EU Law.
Project Contact:
Project website Russell Korobkin
(Updated: Mar 16 2023)

Luskin School of Public Affairs

Hertie School International Exchange Program
ExchangeProgram
Initiated in 2011, the Luskin School reciprocal exchange program with the Hertie School in Berlin allows the exchange of up to three graduate students from each institution per year. Instruction at the Hertie School is in English.
Project Contact:
Project website Kevin Franco
(Updated: Jan 27 2023)

College of Letters and Science: Physical Sciences

Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (GRIPS) - Berlin
Research|
Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (G-RIPS) in Berlin will offer graduate students in mathematics and related disciplines the opportunity to work on industry-sponsored research problems. Students from the U.S. and Germany will work on cross-cultural teams on three research problems designed by the industrial sponsor.
Project Contact:
Project website Dima Shlyakhtenko
(Updated: Jan 24 2023)

College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences

The Mosfell Archaeological Project
Research
The Mosfell Archaeological Project is an international research project employing the tools of history, archaeology, anthropology, genetics, saga studies and environmental sciences to construct a comprehensive picture of human adaptation and environmental change in the Mosfell region of southwestern Iceland beginning in the Viking Age.
Project Contact:
Project website Jesse Byock
(Updated: Jan 27 2023)
Kama Muta Lab
Research
The Kama Muta Lab focuses on the emotion often called "being moved" or "touched." The program integrates participant observation ethnography, broad ethnological and historical comparison, systematic sampling of behavior, and experimentation, in addition to conducting theoretical work.
Project Contact:
Project website Alan Fiske
(Updated: Sep 01 2023)

UCLA International Education Office

UCLA Study Abroad

UCEAP

Berlin Summer
Design your own academic experience, study German exclusively, explore various subjects in English or do a combination of both. Courses include field trips to museums, memorials and political and cultural sites.
Website
Free University Berlin
Berlin is buzzing with creative energy, evidenced with its booming economy, foodie culture, and eclectic street art. Attend Free University Berlin, where excellent academic opportunities are available in art history, communications, economics, international relations, and psychology.
Website
Humboldt University Berlin
Berlin's robust startup scene is a dream for entrepreneurs at heart, with internships in tech, marketing, and business. All majors will thrive, but courses are particularly strong in sustainability, urban studies, and politics. Campus is steps from Berlin's city center with theaters, shopping, music venues, and the must-see Museum Island.
Website
Technical University Berlin
Dreamers and aspiring scientists and rocket engineers will feel right at home in Berlin, Germany. Technical University, a force behind Berlin's tech and startup industries, is the place to go for STEM majors.
Website
Technical University Summer
Experience a high-velocity, English-taught program at one of Germany’s top technical universities. After a short course on innovation management or German language, focus on a single, month-long course in engineering, architecture, urban design, communication or other fields.
Website

UCLA Exchange Programs

Bucerius Law School
UCLA School of Law partners with Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany to provide a foreign exchange program for their students. All law courses within the exchange program are selected exclusively for the program and are taught in English. Some course offerings include Corporate Law and Introduction to EU Law.
Website

Global Internship Programs

Summer Global Internship, Berlin
In Kreuzberg, the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) Global Institute is a model of a joint learning and living center. With easy access to the rest of Berlin, the institute's site offers high-tech classrooms, bright common areas, and comfortable study areas.
Website
Engineering: Internships in Berlin
With its extensive public transit system, Berlin is easy to navigate to view its numerous cultural wonders, as well nearby lakes, forests, and castles. Internship placements are approximately 8 weeks long. UCLA partners with CIEE to place students in internships based on personal career goals, interests and experience.
Website

Collaborations

International Collaboration

Technical University
Study abroad and student exchange
University of Potsdam
Study abroad and student exchange
Hertie School of Governance
Student Exchange Agreement
CBS International Business School
Non-binding MOU
Free University of Berlin
Study abroad and student exchange
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Study abroad and student exchange
Humboldt University Berlin
Study abroad and student exchange

Students

International Students

2023-24: 56 students
Undergraduate: 8 students
Graduate: 36 students
Non-Degree: 12 students
2022-23: 70 students
Undergraduate: 11 students
Graduate: 41 students
Non-Degree: 18 students
2021-22: 77 students
Undergraduate: 12 students
Graduate: 30 students
Non-Degree: 35 students
2020-21: 31 students
Undergraduate: 11 students
Graduate: 20 students
Non-Degree: 0
2019-20: 62 students
Undergraduate: 9 students
Graduate: 29 students
Non-Degree: 24 students
2018-19: 64 students
Undergraduate: 9 students
Graduate: 29 students
Non-Degree: 26 students
2017-18: 72 students
Undergraduate: 12 students
Graduate: 29 students
Non-Degree: 31 students
2016-17: 67 students
Undergraduate: 10 students
Graduate: 22 students
Non-Degree: 35 students
2015-16: 72 students
Undergraduate: 12 students
Graduate: 14 students
Non-Degree: 46 students
2014-15: 70 students
Undergraduate: 7 students
Graduate: 22 students
Non-Degree: 41 students
2013-14: 77 students
Undergraduate: 7 students
Graduate: 21 students
Non-Degree: 49 students
2012-13: 62 students
Undergraduate: 9 students
Graduate: 22 students
Non-Degree: 31 students
2011-12: 52 students
Undergraduate: 7 students
Graduate: 22 students
Non-Degree: 23 students
2010-11: 66 students
Undergraduate: 9 students
Graduate: 18 students
Non-Degree: 39 students
2009-10: 67 students
Undergraduate: 8 students
Graduate: 31 students
Non-Degree: 28 students

EAP Students

Global Internship Students

2022-23: 12 students
Engineering Global Internship Program (Berlin): 12 students
2021-22: 11 students
Engineering Global Internship Program: 11 students
2020-21: 8 students
Engineering Global Internship Program (Virtual): 3 students
Global Affairs Global Internship Program (Virtual): 3 students
Public Affairs Global Internship Program (Virtual): 2 students

Travel Study Students

2023-24 : 13 students
ELTS - Diverse Berlin: Culture and Language in Context: 13 students
2018-19 : 25 students
German Language and Culture across Europe: 25 students
2017-18 : 28 students
Vienna, Munich, Berlin: 28 students
2016-17 : 28 students
Vienna, Munich, Berlin: 28 students
2015-16 : 26 students
German Culture across Europe - Vienna, Munich, Berlin: 26 students
2014-15 : 26 students
Germanic Studies - Vienna, Munich, Berlin: 26 students
2013-14 : 24 students
German - Vienna, Munich and Berlin: 24 students
2012-13 : 28 students
German - Vienna, Munich and Berlin: 28 students
2011-12 : 19 students
German - Vienna, Munich and Berlin: 19 students
2010-11 : 18 students
German - Vienna, Munich and Berlin: 18 students
2009-10 : 16 students
German - Vienna, Munich and Berlin: 16 students

Visitors

International Visitors

2022-23: 8 guests
Transportation: 8 guests
2019-20: 1 guest
Engineering- Electrical Engineering: 1 guest
2018-19: 8 guests
Campus Tour: 6 guests
Political Activism: 2 guests
2017-18: 15 guests
Courtesy Visit-Chancellor: 14 guests
International Student Affairs: 1 guest
2016-17: 11 guests
Collaboration: 8 guests
Environmental Protection: 3 guests
2014-15: 6 guests
Journalism: 6 guests
2013-14: 11 guests
Journalism: 6 guests
Multiculturalism: 5 guests
2011-12: 10 guests
Collaboration: 10 guests
2009-10: 5 guests
Architecture: 2 guests
Courtesy Visit-Chancellor: 2 guests
Education Abroad Program: 1 guest
2008-09: 5 guests
International Relations: 3 guests
US Foreign Policy: 2 guests
2007-08: 6 guests
Immigration: 0

Defining Terms

Projects/Programs

The projects and programs on this map constitute our “global data.” We define global data to be information related to “global topics” such as events, activities, and geographical areas outside of the United States. Any project or program conducted in an area outside of the United States is included on the map, as it speaks to UCLA’s direct engagement with the global community. Even if a project or program is conducted domestically, it is included as long as it engages with one or more global topics.

To collect data for the Projects/Programs map, we survey faculty on their research pursuits. We also explore UCLA websites such as faculty profiles, research centers, and department pages to learn about past and ongoing projects. We periodically review our data, archiving and removing projects and programs that have concluded or expired.

Study Abroad

Click here for the International Education Office’s explanation of UCLA’s various Study Abroad Programs.

To collect data on Study Abroad Programs, we explore both UC Education Abroad Programs (UCEAP) and UCLA websites to find information on opportunities offered at or through UCLA.

Collaborations

International Collaboration comprises memoranda of understanding (MOUs), collaboration agreements (CAs), affiliation agreements (AAs), and student exchange agreements. Click here for UCLA Global’s explanation of these terms.

We source this data from the UCLA Global database of international academic agreements.

Students

Here, “Students” refers to International Students as well as Study Abroad students.
- Click here for the Dashew Center’s definition of “International Students”.
- “Study Abroad” students are students engaged in opportunities offered by the UC Education Abroad (UCEAP), UCLA Travel Study, and UCLA Exchange programs. Click on each program for more details.

We source International Students data from Open Doors® reports created for the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars, and we source Study Abroad student data from Open Doors® reports created for the International Education Office.

Visitors

Visitors are guests whose visits are coordinated by the International Visitors Bureau (IVB). Click here for more information.

We source this data directly from the IVB.

Project website			Dima Shlyakhtenko
(Updated: Jan 24 2023)

Project website			Jesse Byock
(Updated: Jan 27 2023)

Project website			Alan Fiske
(Updated: Sep 01 2023)

Project website			Russell Korobkin
(Updated: Mar 16 2023)