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Dr. Chris Buck examining a patient in Mozambique's Hospital Central de Maputo (Photo Credit: The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership)

DGSOM's Global Health Program: Building Bridges for Global Equity

Dr. Chris Buck leads the DGSOM Global Health Program's Mozambique partnership, overseeing clinical exchange and research programs with the aim of capacity-building in partner countries.
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An Online Encyclopedia of Iranian Archaeological Sites
The UCLA Pourdavoud Center maintains the UCLA Archaeological Gazetteer of Iran, a free-access web-based encyclopedia of archeological sites in the greater Iranian World.
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An Accessible Digital Resource on Korean History
The UCLA Korean History and Culture Digital Museum is an online resource that features materials created by UCLA's students and faculty as they engage with the forefront of research in Korean history.
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The Ngogo Chimpanzee Project
Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Brian Wood collaborates with other researchers on the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project, studying the demography and reproductive biology of a large community of wild chimpanzees living in Kibale National Park, Uganda.
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Global News

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The social role of universities in a divided world
The U7+ Alliance of World Universities, of which UCLA is an active member, held its 2026 summit in Paris, April 14–15. President of Keio University Kohei Itoh, alliance chair, delivered the summit's communiqué to French...
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Building strong connections with higher education institutions worldwide
Vice Provost Cindy Fan spoke at three major events for international education leaders this winter — the AIEA 2026 Annual Conference, the APAIE 2026 Conference and Hong Kong University Partner Day — on topics ranging...
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UCLA forges ties with women driving global change
A panel discussion in honor of International Women’s Day introduced the work of compelling global women leaders to the UCLA community, offering the latter opportunities for fruitful collaborative initiatives.
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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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This site contains interactive maps and country data pertaining to UCLA's international students, visitors, partnerships, projects/programs and study abroad.
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UCLA’s global mission focuses on developing new knowledge and understanding of a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, preparing our students for this complex world, and fulfilling our public mission across borders.
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Waseda University
UCLA COUNTERPART Division of Undergraduate Education Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Japan
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Korea Institute For Health And Social Affairs. Kihsa
UCLA COUNTERPART Fielding School of Public Health Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Korea (South)
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Atlantis Health Care
UCLA COUNTERPART David Geffen School of Medicine Global Health Agreement Type: Affiliation
Country: Puerto Rico
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U.S. Approaches To Blood Donation: Case Studies For Leaders In Georgia
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Visit Date: 09/23/2025
Georgia
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Finish Innovation Fund Sitra's Supervisory Board
DELEGATION 22 members
Visit Date: 01/09/2024
Finland
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Supporting Integration And Human Rights Of Displaced Persons: A Project For Armenia
DELEGATION 7 members
Visit Date: 02/20/2024
Armenia
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Global Projects and Programs @

UCLA Library

UCLA Library drives initiatives to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to primary resources worldwide in over 26 languages. The Library has 28 partners in 22 countries and four national library partners.
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Research Guides
The UCLA Library maintains research guides for faculty, staff, and students, providing resources to learn more about global cultures and regions. These range from ancient text databases to digital libraries from other countries. You may browse by subject or by librarian to find the most relevant resources.
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Digital Collections
UCLA Library maintains rare and unique digital materials in its Digital Collections, open to the public. Often, these materials are from abroad or acquired through collaboration with foreign institutions. (Above: An original negative taken at the 1 May 1964 parade from the Albanian Photographic and Graphic Art Collection).
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Modern Endangered Archives Program
The UCLA Library digitizes and enables access to at-risk cultural heritage collections from around the world, ranging from manuscripts to audio recordings. (Above: A letter from Notes, Letters, Diaries, Posters, and Pamphlets: Narrating Ideas of Indigeneity in Jharkhand, India).
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UCLA Campus

For students seeking support regarding international opportunities at UCLA, whether it be studying abroad or navigating international admissions, numerous dedicated services are available.
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Are you an international student Looking to Apply to UCLA?

The UCLA Admission Office provides assistance and resources for international applicants, including:

Guidance on admission requirements and procedures
English language proficiency information
International recruitment video
Resources to learn more about UCLA
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Are you an international student at UCLA looking for resources?

The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides comprehensive support to the international community on campus, including:

Visa and immigration assistance
Cross-cultural learning programs
Academic resources and workshops
Social events and networking opportunities
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Are you a UCLA student looking to study abroad?

The International Education Office (IEO) at UCLA enriches students' education by offering various services, including:

Study abroad program advising
Scholarship information
Pre-departure orientations and safety workshops
Pre-recorded webinars about studying abroad
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