The Global Study Program Details outlines the program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Details subject to change. Partner universities will be notified in writing prior to the implementation of program changes.
Academic Calendar 2026-2027
2026-2027 Dates*
- Summer Session I 2026: June 22 – July 31** Summer Session II
- 2026: August 3 – September 11
- Fall Quarter 2026: September 23 – December 11
- Winter Quarter 2027: January 4 – March 19
- Spring Quarter 2027: March 29 – June 10
*Prospective GSP students may apply for one session/quarter or combination of different terms mentioned above. The terms must be consecutive.
**Summer Session final exams are held during the last meeting of the class in the 6th week. Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarter courses meet for 10 weeks of lecture. Final exams are held during the 11th week.
2026-2027 Application Deadlines*
- Summer 2026: March 25, 2026
- Fall 2026: May 1, 2026
- Winter 2027: October 1, 2026
- Spring 2027: January 5, 2027
*Application deadlines are set based on average time needed for the visa interview and various processing times on campus. Please discuss with Global Study Program if additional time is needed.
Academic Credit
GSP students earn University of California academic credit for all campus classes. UC credit is awarded on a quarter “unit” basis, generally considered equivalent to 67% of a US college semester credit. Students who successfully complete GSP academic-prep language classes will be awarded continuing education units credit at a rate of 1 unit per 10 hours of instruction. In general students carry a minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 13 units of approved UC Davis credit courses.
Exceptional students may petition to take up to 16 units of approved credit.
Program Benefits
Global Study Program students are eligible for all UC Davis undergraduate student services*, including, but not limited to:
- Pre-arrival course registration in nearly all UC Davis departments
- City and campus bus service
- Access to internship placement through the Internship and Career Center
- Independent research opportunities with professors
- 24/7 access to the UC Davis library and study rooms
- Use of the state-of-the-art UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center
- Ability to participate in student sports, clubs, and activities
* Students enrolled in the ESL Preparation Program are billed at a lower tuition rate and may not have access to all of these amenities. Please refer to the “Program Structure” attachment for more information.
Admission Criteria
- Recommendation of the home university
- A grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale (B average).
- Demonstrated advanced-level English proficiency
Pricing
Application fee
$200 (waived for Partner Universities)
2026-2027 Tuition*
- $8,600 per Quarter**
- Discounts available in certain situations with cohort-based programs.
*Students enrolled in the ESL Preparation Program are billed at a lower tuition rate.
** The tuition and fees payment amounts represent tuition and campus student fees per student.
Tuition and fee rates include a full-time course-load equivalent to 12-13 units per quarter. Course fees are pending the State's final budget and approval by the Regents of the University of California. All fees are subject to change with advance notice.
Late payments are subject to additional $100 fee.
Payment Arrangements
Payment Details for Students
Students will be provided with pricing sheets, due dates, and payment instructions upon confirmation of admission to the Global Study Program. Payments are due prior to the start of each quarter. Course registration will only be confirmed after receipt of payment. Late fees will apply if payment is not received by the start of each quarter.
Payment Methods
Students can pay by credit card or wire transfer including Flywire. Students paying by wire transfer should be sure to use the following link https://www.flywire.com/pay/ucdavisext and reference their UC Davis student ID number in the payment details.
Estimated Expenses
Although individual spending habits vary, we recommend that students budget $4,500 to $5,500 U.S. dollars per academic quarter. The following chart provides a sample breakdown of expenses. Note that the financial statement will need to include a minimum amount for living expenses in addition to tuition fees. This is for the immigration documents. The living expenses are determined by our immigration office on a yearly basis.
Summary of Estimated Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Housing | $1200-1600 per month |
| Food/meals | $ 450 per month |
| Local transportation | University and local public buses are included in student registration fee. A bicycle is a worthwhile expenditure. |
| Academic expenses (e.g., books, stationery) | $200-500 per academic quarter |
| Personal items | Varies |
| Campus recreation and activities | Optional sports activities, craft or personal interest classes for $50-150 |
The estimated expenses above do not include travel and excursion expenses throughout the United States. If a student is planning on traveling and vacationing during the course of the program they should budget additional funds.
UC Davis International Student Health Insurance Plan
This comprehensive plan provides access to high-quality, affordable medical services on-and off-campus. Purchasing this plan does not mean that you receive free medical care. It does mean that the cost of your medical care is significantly reduced -- you pay only a portion of your medical costs and the insurance pays a portion of your medical costs. This is also true of virtually all health insurance plans in the United States. For more information, visit: https://student.jcbins.com/1483
Any student who already carries equivalent medical insurance coverage may apply for a waiver instead of purchasing this insurance; such students should be prepared to pay in advance for any medical care and seek reimbursement from their insurer. UC Davis policy requires that they have a minimum total coverage of $500,000 and the following provisions:
- Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness
- Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
- Expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $10,000
- Deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.
Accommodation
We offer two excellent housing options for Global Study Program students: rental apartments or homestay arrangements. GSP students make their own housing arrangements with guidance from GSP advisors. Housing options include:
Rental Apartments
Some students prefer to secure their own accommodations, perhaps through friends or relatives. A housing website popular with UC Davis students is https://chl.ucdavis.edu/
Homestay with a Local Family
Our office helps individual students with a variety of housing options, including homestay, apartments and dormitories (summers only). If you have been admitted to the program and would like more information or assistance in finding a homestay, please contact [email protected].
At present on-campus dormitories are not available.
Student Conduct
All Global Study Program students are required to adhere to UC Davis and UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education academic and behavior standards as outlined in the Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline and the Code of Academic Conduct. UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education reserves the right to dismiss any student from the program who fails to meet the University of California academic, attendance, or behavioral standards.
Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 at all times and will be asked to meet with a Global Study Program advisor to discuss any failed class or other unfavorable report from an instructor. Global Study Program advisors will closely monitor participating students, their academic and personal progress and will consult with the home university on issues of serious concern. Students who receive failing grades for multiple quarters will be subject to dismissal.
Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
Students receive two final transcripts (one official copy is sent directly to the home university) approximately 6-8 weeks following the conclusion of their study abroad at UC Davis. Students may also receive a certificate of completion after the successful conclusion of their studies.
Disclaimer
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, International respectfully requests that all partner institutions treat this information as confidential and please avoid publicizing program details or any contract information through websites or any other media. For any questions, please contact the Global Study Program.
Contact Information
Executive Director
Jacob Hosier, M.A.
[email protected]