Education Abroad Program

Michael Cowan, Ph.D., Acting Executive Director Universitywide Program Office, Goleta, CA

UCR Representative Kiril Tomoff, Ph.D., Director, EAP 1669 Statistics-Computer Bldg.

• (951) 827-3779

internationalcenter.ucr.edu

Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard

The Education Abroad Program (EAP) offers students the opportunity to experience a differ- ent culture while earning UC credit. Established in 1961, the EAP is an overseas study program that serves students at all UC campuses. International study options are available in 34 countries throughout the world at the finest universities abroad.

Most of the program study centers are directed by a UC faculty member in residence. The directors and staff advise students on academ- ic, cultural, social, and personal matters, and the centers serve as information centers for cultural and social opportunities.

Stimulation of general intellectual development, enhancement of independent study and sec- ond language skills, improved prospects for graduate and professional school admission, an increase of self-awareness, clarification of career and life purposes, and a broadening and deepening of personal values are a few of the advantages gained from this opportunity.

See internationalcenter.ucr.edu for partner uni- versities and study options. Participants may fulfill lower-division, degree, major, or elective requirements and often enhance their UC edu- cation by taking courses not available at UCR. The study center director facilitates the aca- demic work of the students through liaison with faculty at the host university.

Spanning all continents, EAP offers traditional academic year, short-term, and summer pro- grams. Students who want to gain basic foreign language skills have Language and Culture op- tions. Thematic options include Engineering in Hong Kong and Japan, Environmental Sciences in Australia, Tropical Biology in Costa Rica, Asian Development Studies, and Health Scien- ces. Students anticipating a business career have a broad range of locations to enhance their preparation, including in-depth study on NAFTA, the European Union, and Central Eur- ope. Internships can be arranged in nearly all fields of study. Future teachers, in particular, have benefited from teaching opportunities in China, Japan, and Mexico. Undergraduates have several possibilities to conduct field research in Costa Rica, Ghana, Mexico, and South Africa.

Depending upon the study center, EAP also provides a 5- to 10-week Intensive Language Program, which prepares students for the new country and academic system by augmenting the prerequisite language background.

Interested students should consult well in ad- vance with their academic advisor and college counselor to determine how participation in the program would affect their degree progress. Students with a double major or minor must pay particular attention to pre-departure planning.

Search for programs by specific areas of study at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.

Seniors and transfer students must receive clearance of the university’s graduation resi- dence requirement from their college dean. Refer to the Residence Requirement section under Academic Regulations.

To record units and grade points earned through EAP on the participant’s UCR transcript, students are concurrently enrolled at UCR and at the host university. Subsequent fulfillment of major and degree requirements depends upon UC depart- mental and campus criteria.

Requirements vary widely by program option. For most programs, students must meet the cumulative grade point average requirements of partner universities at the time of selection and maintain the support of the UCR Selection Committee throughout the pre-departure peri- od.

In addition to academic criteria, the Selection Committee attaches much importance to indi- cations of the student’s seriousness of purpose, maturity, clear goals, and the capacity to adapt to the experience of study abroad.

Prior to departure, selected students must obtain clearance from the university’s Student Health Service, participate in orientation activi- ties, and take a language placement proficien- cy test, where applicable.

Graduate students who have completed at least one year of graduate work and have the ap- proval of their department and the Graduate Division are eligible for some EAP study centers. Foreign language proficiency, if required, must be demonstrated. Graduate students remain under the academic direction of their UCR grad- uate advisor. An EAP experience may prove especially valuable to doctoral candidates who

have been advanced to candidacy and are engaged in independent study and research directed toward their dissertation. Educaton Abroad Program / 235 Applications due in Oct./Nov. Jan.April/May Australia2 — Adelaide-The University of Adelaide Brisbane–The University of Queensland Canberra–The Australian National University Melbourne–Monash University; The University of Melbourne Perth–The University of Western Australia Sydney–The University of New South Wales; Sydney--The University of Sydney Wollongong City–The University of Wollongong Fall • Year, Spring • Barbados — Cave Hill–University of the West Indies

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Brazil2 — Rio de Janeiro–Pontifical Catholic University; Brazil-United States Cultural Association Fall • Year, Spring •

Canada — Vancouver–The University of British Columbia Fall, Year •

Chile2 — Concepción-UC Center Santiago–Pontifical Catholic University of Chile; University of Chile Fall • Year, Spring •

China — Beijing-Beijing Normal University; Peking University; Shanghai–East China Normal University; Fudan University Fall, Summer, Year • • Spring •

Costa Rica2 — Monteverde–Monteverde Institute San José–University of Costa Rica Fall, Spring • Spring •

Denmark — Copenhagen–University of Copenhagen

Summer, Fall, Year •

Egypt — The American University in Cairo

Year •

France — Bordeaux–University of Bordeaux Grenoble–University of Grenoble Lyon–University of Lyon Paris–École Normale Supérieure, rue d’Ulm; Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po); UC Center in Paris Toulouse–University of Toulouse Fall, Year • Spring •

Germany — Berlin–Free University; Humboldt University; Technical University; Göttingen–Georg-August University Potsdam-University of Potsdam Year, Fall • Spring •

Ghana — Ghana

Fall, Year • Hong Kong — The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; University of Hong Kong Fall, Year • Spring •

1 Check internationalcenter.ucr.edu or visit the International Education Center for program details. 2 The academic year begins in the winter. Applications due in Oct./Nov. Jan. April/May Hungary — Budapest–Central European University Fall, Year • Spring • India — Delhi–University of Delhi; Hyderabad–University of Hyderabad Fall • Ireland (Republic of) — Cork–National University of Ireland; Dublin–Trinity College; University College; Galway City–National University of Ireland Year • Israel — (program on hold for 2008-2009)

Italy — Bologna–University of Bologna; Milan–University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi, Padova–University of Padova; Rome–UC Center in Rome; Siena–UC Center in Siena; University of Italian Studies for Foreigners Summer, Fall, Year • • Winter Quarter/Spring Semester • Siena Spring Quarter •

Japan — Kyoto–Doshisha University; Kyoto University Osaka–Osaka University; Sendai–Tohoku University Tokyo–International Christian University; Hitotsubashi University; Keio University, Sophia University; The University of Tokyo; Tsukuba Science City–University of Tsukuba; Tsuru City–Tsuru University Yokohama–Meiji Gakuin University Year • Fall • • Spring • •

Korea (Republic of) — Seoul–Yonsei University

Fall, Year • Mexico — Mexico City–National Autonomous University of Mexico; UC Center in Mexico City; Morelia–San Nicolás de Hidalgo University of Michoacán Summer, Fall, Year • Spring •

The Netherlands — Leiden–Leiden University Maastricht–University College; Maastricht University; Utrecht–University College; Utrecht University; Wageningen–University and Research Center Fall, Year • Spring •

New Zealand2 — Auckland–University of Auckland Christchurch–Lincoln University, University of Canterbury; Dunedin–University of Otago; Hamilton–University of Waikato; Palmerston North–Massey University; Wellington–Victoria University Year • Philippines — (program on hold for 2008-2009)

Russia — Moscow–International University

Fall • Singapore — National University of Singapore

Fall, Year • Spring •

South Africa2 — Cape Town–University of Cape Town Durban–University of KwaZulu-Natal; Pietermaritzburg–University of KwaZulu-Natal Fall • Spring, Year •

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EAP is financially comparable to studying at UCR. In some cases, study on EAP costs less. Additional costs directly related to the program are round-trip transportation, health clearance, on-site orientation, and, if required, intensive language instruction.

The university shares the cost of comprehen- sive medical and hospitalization coverage for all participants.

Many forms of financial assistance are available to EAP participants. Students who do not cur- rently receive UC financial aid may qualify for aid while on EAP. Students receiving state and federal financial aid may use their scholarships, grants, loans, and veteran’s benefits to finance their program abroad. In addition to campus- awarded financial aid, EAP provides support through various scholarships and grants. Prospective participants should consult early with EAP counselors for national scholarship opportunities.

Students selected for the EAP program have made a serious commitment to profit from all aspects of their international experience. As guests in another country and another universi- ty, their conduct reflects on both the UC and the United States. Students are responsible to the study center director, to the director of EAP, and to the faculty of the UC and the host uni- versity related to the program. The director of EAP reserves the right to terminate the partici- pation in the program of any student whose conduct (in either academic or nonacademic matters), after careful consideration and full review, is judged to be contrary to the stan- dards and regulations of the UC and the host university.

Study center directors are available to students and are responsible for all aspects of student welfare and conduct.

Applications for 2009–2010 will be available beginning September 2008. Students are encouraged to consult counselors in the International Education Center early to avoid disqualification through a missed deadline. The center is located in 1669 Statistics/ Computer Bldg., or call (951) 827-4113. Program details are available at international- center.ucr.edu. Applications due in Oct./Nov. Jan. April/May

Spain — Alcalá de Henares–University of Alcalá Barcelona–Autonomous University of Barcelona; University of Barcelona; Cádiz–University of Cádiz Córdoba–University of Córdoba; Granada–University of Granada; Madrid–Carlos III University; Complutense University of Madrid

Fall, Year • Spring •

Sweden — Lund–University of Lund

Fall, Year, Summer •

Taiwan — Taipei–National Taiwan University

Fall, Year •

Thailand — Bangkok–Thammasat University

Fall, Year • Spring •

Turkey — Ankara–Bilkent University; Middle East Technical University

Fall, Year, Spring • United Kingdom — England — Birmingham–The University of Birmingham Brighton–University of Sussex; Bristol–University of Bristol Canterbury–University of Kent Coventry–University of Warwick Durham–University of Durham Leeds–University of Leeds London–Cambridge University (Pembroke College), Imperial College University of London (King’s College; Queen Mary and Royal Holloway); Manchester–University of Manchester Norwich–University of East Anglia UC-London Bloomsbury Center York–University of York Scotland — Edinburgh–The University of Edinburgh Glasgow–University of Glasgow St. Andrews–University of St. Andrews Year • Summer, Fall • Vietnam — Hanoi–Hanoi University

Fall •

1 Check internationalcenter.ucr.edu or visit the International Education Center for program details.

2 The academic year begins in the winter.

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