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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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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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Graduate Students in Epidemiology Gain Field Experience
Masters and doctoral level students in UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health and the Kinshasa School of Public Health gain practical field epidemiology experience and training in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Our International Students

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Latin American Studies
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Global News

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

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Education & Research

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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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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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Yonsei University School Of Nursing
UCLA COUNTERPART UCLA School of Nursing Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Korea (South)
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Termez State University
UCLA COUNTERPART Program on Central Asia; International Institute Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Uzbekistan
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American University Of Armenia
UCLA COUNTERPART Promise Armenian Institute Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Armenia
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Visitors and Dignitaries

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Sungkyunkwan University, Korea Visit
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Promoting Social Change Through Music: A Multi-Regional Project
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Visit Date: 07/05/2023
Azerbaijan, Japan, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
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President Of Palau Visit
DELEGATION 5 members
Visit Date: 09/24/2021
Palau
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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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