Research

Education/Training

School of Law
  • Keio Law School
    ExchangeProgram
    UCLA School of Law partners with Keio Law School in Tokyo, Japan to provide a foreign exchange program for their students. The vast majority of classes at Keio are taught in Japanese. Some English courses have included Comparative Corporate Law, International Intellectual Property, and International Dispute Resolution.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Frances Olsen
    (Updated: Mar 16 2023)
College of Letters and Science: Humanities
School of Nursing
  • UCLA-Kitasato Nursing School Exchange Program
    Research, Education
    Every other year, Kitasato University School of Nursing invites faculty and graduate students from UCLA to conduct lectures to mainly third and fourth year undergraduate nursing students, graduate nursing students, and faculty at Kitasato University School of Nursing, as well as clinical nurses at the University hospital and other communities.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Cynthia James
    (Updated: Aug 09 2023)
International Institute
  • UCLA Global Classroom
    Education
    UCLA Global Classroom provides international high school students with the opportunity to gain skills and engage with UCLA instructors in university-level education. It reflects UCLA’s commitment to student learning and development by identifying and recruiting lecturers with strong academic backgrounds and extensive teaching experience.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Justin Zackey
    (Updated: Mar 01 2023)
  • Center for Buddhist Studies
    Research, Education
    The Center's mission is to educate American academe and the broader Buddhist community about Buddhist religion and culture in all its diversity. The Center is primarily research-oriented and sponsors regular colloquia, symposia, workshops, and conferences in Buddhist studies.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Torquil Duthie
    (Updated: Jun 15 2023)
  • Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies
    Research, Education
    Established in 1991, the UCLA Terasaki Center has been a platform for research on Japan. Our distinguished faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and the board of advisors have been contributing to the field of Japanese studies for over 20 years.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Hitoshi Abe
    (Updated: Jun 22 2023)
  • TUFS Inter-University Exchange Project (COIL)
    Research, Education
    UCLA collaborates with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies to implement inter-university exchange projects to promote collaborative online international learning in Japanese and East Asian studies. The COIL program at TUFS connects accredited courses online and links classrooms with institutions of higher education in the United states.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Katsuya Hirano
    (Updated: Jun 26 2023)
College of Letters and Science: Physical Sciences
  • General AntiParticle Spectrometer (GAPS)
    Research|
    The General AntiParticle Spectrometer (GAPS) is a balloon-borne experiment to search for signatures of dark matter annihilations in the cosmic rays. GAPS received funding from NASA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Italy, with the initial launch of the scientific instrument scheduled for 2020.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Rene Ong
    (Updated: Apr 07 2023)
  • IRIS Instrument
    Research|
    IRIS is a first generation near-infrared instrument being designed to sample the diffraction limit of the Thirty Meter Telescope. It will be the highest angular resolution near-infrared instrument in the world. IRIS is a multi-institutional collaboration from USA, Canada, and Japan.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      James Larkin
    (Updated: Sep 05 2023)
College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences
UCLA International Education Office

Archived Projects/Programs

UCLA Study Abroad

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  • Waseda University
    Want to become a social innovator? A leader in global politics? Or a master of multicultural communication? Develop a global outlook, delve into the Japanese lifestyle, and hone your Japanese language skills at Waseda University.

    Website

  • Engineering and Science
    Conduct research at Tohoku University, known for developing innovations and hands-on learning. Guided by a faculty supervisor, work in a lab with international and Japanese students on the new Aobayama campus.

    Website

  • Global Studies, Japan
    Delve into the challenges faced by modern society through project-based learning and research at Meiji Gakuin University in the green hills of Yokohama. One of the largest multinational communities in Japan, Yokohama is ideal to explore world issues and globalization.

    Website

  • Hitotsubashi University
    Attend an intimate university in suburban Tokyo. Courses are offered in the social sciences and humanities with an emphasis on undergraduate research. Enjoy continued Japanese language study and campus activities with international and local students.

    Website

  • International Christian University
    Tokyo is a city of dichotomies where suited-up techies zoom by graceful geisha in Japanese kimonos. In one of the busiest metropolises in the world, Mitaka is an older, more established suburb of Tokyo.

    Website

  • Japanese in Kyoto
    Acquire well-balanced language skills as you live and study among the temples, shrines and other historic sites in Kyoto, Japan’s former capital city. Courses on Japanese society and culture (anime, manga and ikebana) enrich your understanding of traditional and modern Japan.

    Website

  • Japanese in Osaka
    Earn up to a year of Japanese language proficiency in just 8 weeks and begin to understand anime without subtitles! Classes average 15 students and feature topics such as pop culture, media, performing arts, tea culture and genre painting.

    Website

  • Keio University
    In the heart of exciting and energetic Tokyo is Keio University, notable for research, business, and economics. While improving Japanese is a key component of this program, courses are taught in English from professors with experience in both public and private sectors.

    Website

  • International & Area Studies: Business Leadership and Communication
    The overall program objectives are to nurture your growth as an effective, multicultural leader in global business, as well as to increase your knowledge about business and leadership across Asian cultural contexts. In this program, we will place special emphasis on cultural diversity and local models of leading and understanding

    Website

  • International & Area Studies: Business Leadership and Communication
    The overall program objectives are to nurture your growth as an effective, multicultural leader in global business, as well as to increase your knowledge about business and leadership across Asian cultural contexts. In this program, we will place special emphasis on cultural diversity and local models of leading and understanding

    Website

  • Keio Law School
    UCLA School of Law partners with Keio Law School in Tokyo, Japan to provide a foreign exchange program for their students. The vast majority of classes at Keio are taught in Japanese. Some English courses have included Comparative Corporate Law, International Intellectual Property, and International Dispute Resolution.

    Website

  • Engineering: Internships in Osaka
    Students will have the opportunity to explore the many temples and historical sites there on the weekends, and some placements even take place in Kyoto. Internship placements are approximately 8 weeks long.

    Website

Collaborations

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  • 2022-23: 46 students

    Engineering and Science: 3 students

    Global Studies, Japan: 1 student

    Hitotsubashi University: 3 students

    International Christian University: 6 students

    Japanese in Kyoto: 3 students

    Japanese in Osaka: 12 students

    Keio University: 3 students

    STEM Research in Osaka: 6 students

    STEM Research in Tokyo: 6 students

    Waseda University: 3 students

  • 2020-21: 16 students

    Business Leadership and Communication: 14 students

    Japanese in Tokyo: 1 student

    Engineering Virtual Global Internship Program: 1 student

  • 2019-20: 23 students

    Waseda University: 8 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 2 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 3 students

    International Christian Univ.: 10 students

  • 2018-19: 61 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 14 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 5 students

    Hitotsubashi University: 2 students

    International Christian Univ.: 13 students

    International Christian Univ. with Internship: 1 student

    Keio University: 2 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 2 students

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 2 students

    Language & Culture, International Christian University: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 1 student

    Osaka University: 1 student

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka University: 4 students

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, University of Tokyo: 5 students

    Waseda University: 6 students

  • 2017-18: 44 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 8 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 5 students

    Hitotsubashi University: 1 student

    International Christian Univ.: 8 students

    International Christian Univ. with Internship: 1 student

    Keio University: 1 student

    Language & Culture, International Christian University: 5 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 1 student

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka University: 3 students

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, University of Tokyo: 3 students

    Waseda University: 3 students

    Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku Univ.: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 2 students

  • 2016-17: 45 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 9 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 3 students

    Hitotsubashi University: 2 students

    International Christian Univ.: 11 students

    International Christian Univ. with Internship: 1 student

    Keio University: 1 student

    Language & Culture, International Christian University: 6 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 3 students

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka University: 4 students

    Summer Lab Research, Engineering & Science, University of Tokyo: 2 students

    Waseda University: 3 students

  • 2015-16: 33 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 5 students

    Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku Univ.: 1 student

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 4 students

    International Christian Univ.: 5 students

    International Christian Univ. with Internship: 1 student

    Japanese Universities: 5 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 6 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 2 students

    Summer Lab Research, Science, University of Tokyo: 1 student

  • 2014-15: 37 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 17 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 2 students

    International Christian Univ.: 4 students

    International Christian Univ.: 2 students

    International Christian Univ.: 1 student

    Japanese Universities: 2 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 1 student

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 6 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 1 student

    Summer Lab Research, Science, University of Tokyo: 1 student

  • 2013-14: 31 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 4 students

    Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku Univ.: 2 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 6 students

    International Christian Univ.: 9 students

    Japanese Universities: 5 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 1 student

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 1 student

  • 2012-13: 31 students

    Beginning Japanese, Osaka Univ.: 4 students

    Contemporary Japan, International Christian Univ. (Quarter): 7 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 2 students

    Japanese Universities: 8 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 2 students

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 5 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 3 students

  • 2011-12: 23 students

    Contemporary Japan, International Christian Univ. (Quarter): 4 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 3 students

    Japanese Universities: 10 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Doshisha Univ.: 3 students

  • 2010-11: 27 students

    Contemporary Japan, Joint UC-International Christian Univ. (Quarter): 9 students

    Coursework in Advanced Japanese - Japan Universities: 1 student

    Coursework in English & Japanese - Japan Universities: 10 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 5 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 1 student

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 1 student

  • 2009-10: 34 students

    Contemporary Japan, Joint UC-International Christian Univ. (Quarter): 7 students

    Coursework in Advanced Japanese - Japan Universities: 1 student

    Coursework in English & Japanese - Japan Universities: 11 students

    Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku Univ.: 2 students

    Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ.: 7 students

    Lab Research, Engineering & Science, Osaka Univ.: 3 students

    Language & Culture, Tsuru Univ.: 3 students

  • 2023-24: 51 guests

    Courtesy Visit-Chancellor: 3 guests

    Courtesy Visit-Chancellor: 6 guests

    Alumni Relations: 8 guests

    Education: 10 guests

    Donor/Prospect: 3 guests

    Business: 13 guests

    Donor/Prospect: 4 guests

    Research: 4 guests

  • 2022-23: 61 guests

    Engineering- Bioengineering: 6 guests

    Business: 12 guests

    Public Policy: 2 guests

    Collaboration: 2 guests

    Social Welfare: 7 guests

    Education: 7 guests

    Alumni: 2 guests

    Alumni: 9 guests

    Education: 9 guests

    Education: 2 guests

    Alumni: 0

    International Agreements: 3 guests

  • 2021-22: 11 guests

    Cultural Exchange: 3 guests

    Business: 6 guests

    Government: 0

    Education: 2 guests

    Alumni: 0

    Education: 0

    Media: 0

    Business: 0

    Business: 0

    Education: 0

    Education: 0

    Education: 0

    Government: 0

    Government: 0

  • 2020-21: 6 guests

    Administration: 6 guests

  • 2019-20: 11 guests

    Business Development: 4 guests

    International Development: 2 guests

    Education: 0

    Government: 1 guest

    Education: 4 guests

  • 2018-19: 54 guests

    Collaboration: 4 guests

    Collaboration: 3 guests

    Education: 5 guests

    Libraries: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 33 guests

    Education: 6 guests

    Education: 1 guest

    Donor/Prospect: 0

    Donor/Prospect: 1 guest

    Education: 0

  • 2017-18: 5 guests

    Campus Tour: 5 guests

  • 2016-17: 68 guests

    Collaboration: 3 guests

    Collaboration: 2 guests

    Collaboration: 1 guest

    Educational Methods: 26 guests

    Education: 1 guest

    Courtesy Visit-Chancellor: 13 guests

    Labor Relations: 8 guests

    Alumni: 2 guests

    Alumni: 1 guest

    Alumni: 1 guest

    Alumni: 1 guest

    Alumni: 9 guests

  • 2015-16: 21 guests

    Alumni: 5 guests

    Admissions: 3 guests

    Information Technology: 6 guests

    International Institute- Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies: 2 guests

    Campus Tour: 5 guests

  • 2014-15: 14 guests

    Student Affairs: 1 guest

    Campus tour: 4 guests

    Publicity: 4 guests

    US Legal System: 5 guests

  • 2013-14: 69 guests

    Faculty Recruitment: 5 guests

    Education Abroad Program: 1 guest

    Admissions: 2 guests

    Facilites Management: 6 guests

    Student Affairs: 11 guests

    Campus Tour: 41 guests

    Graduate Education: 3 guests

    : 0

  • 2012-13: 27 guests

    Career Center: 10 guests

    US Financial System: 1 guest

    Japanese Programs: 4 guests

    Future collaborations: 3 guests

    Sports Medicine: 0

    Japanese Programs: 9 guests

    Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions: 0

  • 2011-12: 13 guests

    Health Policy: 1 guest

    Cultural Exchange: 1 guest

    Technology Development: 11 guests

  • 2010-11: 24 guests

    Cultural Exchange: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 0

    Journalism: 22 guests

  • 2009-10: 6 guests

    Immigration: 1 guest

    Anderson School of Management: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 0

    Graduate School of Education and Information Systems: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 3 guests

  • 2008-09: 38 guests

    Hospitals: 1 guest

    Transportation: 1 guest

    Libraries: 2 guests

    Collaboration: 5 guests

    Women Studies: 2 guests

    Campus Tour: 1 guest

    Information Technology: 4 guests

    NGO Management: 22 guests

  • 2007-08: 33 guests

    Cultural Exchange: 1 guest

    Campus Tour: 2 guests

    Cultural Exchange: 1 guest

    Collaboration: 6 guests

    Other: 23 guests

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.


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.


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