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Project Highlights

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Graduate Students in Epidemiology Gain Field Experience
Masters and doctoral level students in UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health and the Kinshasa School of Public Health gain practical field epidemiology experience and training in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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An International Collaboration to Study Intense Relativistic Beams
The Particle Beam Physics Laboratory at UCLA collaborates with several institutions abroad to further research in intense relativistic beams and their applications towards scientific frontiers.
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Preserving the Sound Archives of Radio Rurale de Kayes
The Modern Endangered Archives Program of UCLA funds the preservation of the broadcast history of Radio Rurale de Kayes — the first non-state radio of Mali — including popular songs, oral traditions and record broadcasts in vernacular languages.

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Impact Stories

The Kahramanmaraş Project: Unearthing History in Southeastern Turkey
Domuztepe display at the Kahramanmaras Museum in Kahramanmaras, Turkey (Photo Credits)

The Kahramanmaraş Project: Unearthing History in Southeastern Turkey

International archeological digs in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey — led by UCLA professor Dr. Elizabeth Carter — have revealed significant findings about cultural intersections amongst groups such as the Hittites, Romans, and Armenians since the Late Neolithic Period.
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Global News

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A global conversation on the future of healthcare
Advanced Tomorrow is facilitating an interdisciplinary “healthcare ecosphere” to revolutionize healthcare by encouraging diverse professionals to think big about how healthcare can be transformed from reactive to proactive care.
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German consul general’s visit gives UCLA class perspective on transatlantic partnerships
Consul General of Germany in Los Angeles Andrea Sasse recently visited a community-engaged course taught by UCLA professor David Kim, where she discussed issues ranging from diplomacy and intellectual curiosity to career development.
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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...

Partnerships

Global Collaboration

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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FOREIGN INSTITUTION
Charles University
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA School of Music-Ethnomusicology Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Czech Republic
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FOREIGN INSTITUTION
Ecole Normale Superieure - Psl ("Ens-Psl")
UCLA COUNTERPART European Languages and Transcultural Studies Agreement Type: Student Exchange
Country: France
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Instituto De Empresa Business School
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA Anderson Center for Global Management Agreement Type: Affiliation
Country: Spain
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Making a Difference

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Education & Research

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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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Visitors and Dignitaries

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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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Mou Signing Ceremony With Tokyo University Of Technology
DELEGATION 3 members
Visit Date: 08/29/2023
Japan
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Youth Mental Health Providers: A Project For The Palestinian Territories
DELEGATION 6 members
Visit Date: 05/23/2023
Palestinian National Authority
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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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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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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).

Navigate International Offices @

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 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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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 an international student Looking to Apply to UCLA?