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GlobalImpact Stories

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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Studying the Social Intelligence of White-Faced Capuchin Monkeys

The Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project at UCLA pursues research on the social dynamics, communication, and development of these New World primates.

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Preserving Indigenous Siberian Voices

The Modern Endangered Archives Program of UCLA Library funds this new effort in digitizing, contextualizing, and sharing tape recordings of indigenous people of the North.

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Studying the Impact of Habitat Fragmentation on Rockfowl in Central Africa

Affiliates at the Institute of Environment and Sustainability at UCLA combine extensive fieldwork with new analytical methods to collect rockfowl (Picathartes) DNA samples in Central Africa.

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Shared Journeys, Unique Paths Our International Students

Yiting He
Geography

Smriti Ramesh
Biological Sciences

Zhaoyan Sun
Astrophysics

Yuhang He
Engineering

Jiwon Hur
Business Analytics

Rutu Shah
Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

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Spotlight Global News

Female genital mutilation

How UCLA advocates are working with global partners to end the practice.

Awards empower UCLA members to expand university’s global reach

Winners of the inaugural Global Education Award and Global Research Award include 26 individuals across campus.

Kathryn Paul is advancing UCLA's ‘glocal’ vision for the future

Paul is part of the senior leadership team that examines potential international projects for UCLA.

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Making a Difference Alumni Abroad

Education & Research International Institute

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

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International Institute Centers & Programs

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Global Data and Interactive Maps

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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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.

FOREIGN INSTITUTION
Research Institute Of Korean Studies, Korea University

UCLA COUNTERPART Center for Korean Studies Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU

Country: Korea (South)

FOREIGN INSTITUTION
Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social (Imss).

UCLA COUNTERPART Fielding School of Public Health Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU

Country: Mexico

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University Of Sydney

UCLA COUNTERPART Center for Quatum Science and Engineering Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU

Country: Australia

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By the Numbers:Global Standings

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

1^st

2024 BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Updated:7/2/2024

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

11^th

2024 GLOBAL RANKING

Updated:7/2/2024

FORBES MAGAZINE

4^th

2024 BEST VALUE UNIVERSITY

Updated:7/2/2024

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International Visitors and Dignitaries

Briefing For Meeting With Mr. Thitidej Tularak, Minister-Counselor Of Higher Education, Science, Research And Innovation, Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C.

DELEGATION 1 members

Visit Date: 05/16/2024

Thailand

Finnish Higher Education Institutions

DELEGATION 25 members

Visit Date: 03/17/2025

Finland

Women And Entrepreneurship: A Regional Project For Africa

DELEGATION 10 members

Visit Date: 06/30/2023

Ghana, Haiti, Lesotho, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda

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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.

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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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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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.