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Project Highlights

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A Historical and Archaeological Tour of Laconia, Greece
Doctoral students from UCLA - along with others from universities in Canada - took an art historical, archaeological, and broadly historical tour of Laconia, as part of the Vamvakou Summer Program.
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An Initiative to Return International Archaeological Objects to Their Places of Origin
The Waystation Initiative at UCLA is a groundbreaking endeavor that organizes and facilitates the voluntary return of international archaeological and ethnographic objects to the nation or community of origin.
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African Diaspora Archaeology Lab
The African Diaspora Archaeology Lab supports research that explores the histories and material culture of people of African descent around the world, with current foci that include the maritime and terrestrial archeology of slavery and freedom in the Americas.
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Impact Stories

From Funding Cuts to Global Health Equity: Dvora Joseph Davey

From Funding Cuts to Global Health Equity: Dvora Joseph Davey's Fight to Advance HIV Prevention

When U.S. funding cuts ended Dr. Dvora Joseph Davey's HIV prevention study in South Africa, they disrupted critical services for women at heightened risk of HIV. An associate professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Dvora is now working to sustain HIV prevention efforts while advocating for more equitable funding that directly supports African researchers and institutions.
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Global News

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UCLA becomes member of trans-American HUC
UCLA became an official member of the General Assembly of the Hemispheric University Consortium (HUC) at its annual meeting held at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, August 30–September 1, 2026. The consortium...
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Faculty across campus receive grants to help expand UCLA’s global reach
Award recipients reflect the breadth and depth of global engagement at UCLA.
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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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Shared Journeys, Unique Paths

Our International Students

Lucy Liu
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Smriti Ramesh
Biological Sciences
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Zhaoyan Sun
Astrophysics
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Yuhang He
Engineering
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Raamesh Balasubramani
Chemical Engineering
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Aisiri Venkatesh Padaki
Civil Engineering
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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
Thammasat University
UCLA COUNTERPART Department of Anthropology Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Thailand
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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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Ehess School For Advanced Studies In Social Sciences
UCLA COUNTERPART European Languages and Transcultural Studies Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: France
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Making a Difference

Alumni Abroad

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Education & Research

International Institute

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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Hidden No More: Empowering Women Leaders In Stem: A Multi-Regional Project
DELEGATION 45 members
Visit Date: 11/08/2023
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cote dIvoire, Chile,...
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Young Pacific Leaders Alumni Roadshow
DELEGATION 12 members
Visit Date: 09/29/2025
Fiji, Micronesia, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, New Zealand, French Polynesia,...
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Desert Technologies Research And Development: A Regional Project For The Near East And North Africa
DELEGATION 10 members
Visit Date: 09/19/2025
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Iraq
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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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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).
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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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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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