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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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Discovering Complex Cultural Heritage in Northern Ethiopia

Professor Willeke Wendrich directs the Shire Archeological Project, excavating and conducting archaeological survey work in the western Tigray region of northern Ethiopia.

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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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A Multi-Volume Project on the Sasanian Empire

Professor M. Rahim Shayegan is conducting extensive research on the history of the Sasanian Empire for a multi-volume project as part of the UCLA Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World.

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Shared Journeys, Unique Paths Our International Students

Yike Shi
Mathematics of Computation

Elisa Nesi Rocha
Latin American Studies

Kumar Saunack
Engineering

Pranov Suresh
Quantitative Economics

Swathya Chauhan
Astrophysics

Yovela Han
Electrical Engineering

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Spotlight Global News

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.

Story of impact: How one alum is helping Bruins find peace - Sharon Chen ’06

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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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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.

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China Europe International Business School (Ceibs)

UCLA COUNTERPART Anderson School of Management Center for Media Entertainment and Sports Agreement Type: Affiliation

Country: China

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Hertie School Of Governance

UCLA COUNTERPART Luskin School of Public Affairs Agreement Type: Student Exchange

Country: Germany

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Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA Health Sciences Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU

Country: Hong Kong

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By the Numbers:Global Standings

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2024 BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

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2024 BEST VALUE UNIVERSITY

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International Visitors and Dignitaries

Economic Prosperity: Women And Small Business Entrepreneurship: A Multi-Regional Project

DELEGATION 25 members

Visit Date: 04/30/2025

United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh,...

Young Pacific Leaders Alumni Roadshow

DELEGATION 12 members

Visit Date: 09/29/2025

Fiji, Micronesia, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, New Zealand, French Polynesia,...

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.

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.