Berkeley Study Abroad

University of California, Berkeley

This is an archived copy of the 2015-16 guide. To access the most recent version of the guide, please visit http://guide.berkeley.edu.

Overview

From Santiago to Singapore, Berkeley offers a broad spectrum of opportunities that inspire students to think globally by living in other cultures while progressing toward their bachelors' degrees. Berkeley Study Abroad (BSA) offers a diverse array of programs across all the major disciplines in more than 40 countries. Students can enhance their undergraduate experience and gain valuable international relations skills while receiving University credit for their participation. Options include semester, year, and summer programs.

Many programs do not require foreign language proficiency. Financial Aid recipients qualify for financial aid assistance while abroad on BSA programs, and scholarships are available for eligible BSA students.

For further information, contact Berkeley Study Abroad at 160 Stephens Hall, 510-642-1356, or see the Berkeley Study Abroad  website.

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Berkeley Abroad

Berkeley Abroad offers a range of opportunities for students to experience other cultures while progressing toward their bachelors' degrees. 

UC Berkeley Summer Abroad offers intensive summer programs combined with excursions and local activities  built around Berkeley courses and led by Berkeley faculty. Find out about available countries, program options, and deadlines .

The UC Berkeley Global Internships program matches students with experiential learning opportunities in a variety of countries around the world and in the San Francisco Bay Area. Students receive Berkeley credit for these programs. Find out about available countries, program options, and deadlines .

UC Education Abroad Program

UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is an expansive study abroad program that represents the entire UC system. It is one of the oldest and most reputable programs in the nation, offering summer, semester and year-long study, research, and internship abroad options. Students receive UC credit for study, research and internship programs in 42 countries worldwide.

Countries/Regions

Africa and the Middle East

Botswana
Egypt
Ghana
Israel
Jordan
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Turkey

The Americas

Argentina
Barbados
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Mexico
 

Asia and Oceania

Australia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
 

Europe

Czech Republic
Denmark
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK, England
UK, Scotland

For more information visit: http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/eap

Advising

Meet with a study abroad adviser for a 15-minute drop-in advising session. Advising takes place in 160 Stephens Hall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

If you have questions about a specific program, visit that adviser during their drop-in hours or contact the adviser directly to request an appointment.

Have financial aid questions? Counselors from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office are available in 160 Stephens Hall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Peer advising is available in 160 Stephens Hall on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 5 p.m., and Friday 9 to 10 a.m. 

Advisers

Michelle Ayazi  
Countries/Programs: Botswana, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Multi-Site (Istanbul/Florence/Barcelona, London/Paris, Rome/Istanbul), Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, United Kingdom Summer (Glasgow, LSE, UEA), United Kingdom (LSE, Scottish Parliament, Sotheby’s, UC Center London)
mayazi@berkeley.edu

Nadine Gerdes
Countries/Programs: Canada, Denmark, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Summer (Cambridge & Sussex) 
nadine@berkeley.edu

Louise Hon
Countries/Programs: Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Multi-Site (Australia/Solomon Islands, Buenos Aires/Santiago), New Zealand, Spain
lkhon@berkeley.edu

Scott McElhinney
Countries/Programs:Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Korea, Multi-Site (Rome/Madrid), Reciprocity, Russia
scottmc@berkeley.edu

Travis Pentz
Countries/Programs: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom (English & Scottish Universities, University of the Arts London)
tpentz@berkeley.edu

 
 

Contact Information

Berkeley Study Abroad

160 Stephens Hall

Phone: 510-642-1356

Fax: 510-643-8370

studyabroad@berkeley.edu

Visit Program Website

UC Education Abroad Program

studyabroad@berkeley.edu

UC Berkeley Summer Abroad

Phone: 510-643-1493

summerabroad@berkeley.edu

UC Berkeley Global Internships

Phone: 510-664-4872

globalinternships@berkeley.edu