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Program Highlights 2024-2025

A Visiting Student Program

The Global Study Program at UC Davis allows students from select partner institutions to take courses in a safe, peaceful environment, while studying under top professors in the nation.

2024-2025 Highlights

  • 283 students attended the Global Study Program
  • 3.40 average GPA
  • 45% were above 3.7 GPA 
  • 48 participating universities
  • 8 countries

 

Student Satisfaction

100% of students would recommend the Global Study Program.

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Xinzhan Zhao

“The program has changed my way of thinking, especially in terms of being more proactive. I would definitely recommend this program!” -Xinzhan Zhao, Shandong Agriculture University, China
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Muhammad Faiz Satrio

“Studying at UC Davis has been such a blessing—the experiences, connections and knowledge I’ve gained will create new opportunities for my future.” -Muhammad Faiz Satrio, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
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Yizhou Liu

“This past half-year exchange at UC Davis has been unforgettable and truly satisfying.” -Yizhou Liu, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
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Fengyi Qu

“This program will inspire my thinking in experiments, as well as my methods and design for conducting them.” -Fengyi Qu, Shandong Agriculture University, China

New partnership with Shandong Agriculture University empowers students

Summer 2024 marked the launch of a successful new study abroad partnership between  UC Davis’ Global Study Program and Shandong Agriculture University. Thirteen graduate students arrived from China for a three-month, credit-bearing program to study subjects including food science and microbiology. The initiative, supported by funding secured during a campus visit by Shandong Ag delegates in April 2024, is aimed at enhancing agricultural expertise and supporting agricultural development in China’s Shandong province. 

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The program provided students with an immersive experience of academic life at UC Davis, fostering not only subject-matter expertise but also improved English language skills, self-confidence and intercultural awareness. Participants gained academic and professional skills while building lasting friendships and broadening their global perspectives.

Junyan Chen, a Ph.D. student researching the genetics of corn, wheat and soybeans, appreciated the interactive learning style and the encouragement to engage in class discussions. Her time in Davis helped her master technical English terminology essential for reading and writing scientific papers. Outside the classroom, Junyan explored campus life and local culture. She described her experience as transformative for both her academic and personal development.

Shuqi Guo, a first-year graduate student studying wheat flowering regulation, noted how the program helped her overcome shyness and build independence. Earning top grades in her  Introduction to Microbiology course, she embraced the academic rigor of UC Davis. Her travels to Napa, Sacramento and San Francisco further enriched her experience. Inspired by her growth, Shuqi is now considering pursuing a Ph.D. or postdoctoral studies at UC Davis.

For agronomy graduate student Junhao Jiang, living with an American host family provided valuable cultural immersion and language practice. He found the intensive microbiology course highly relevant to his research on agricultural pests. Junhao enjoyed the peaceful campus environment, cycling through Davis and exploring nearby cities on weekends. Orientation day remains his favorite memory, capturing the excitement of new beginnings. His improved English skills will support his ongoing research back in China.

What Our Students Say

2024 Student

“What I loved most about Davis was that it’s such a calm and quiet city. I made new friends and learned a lot about American culture.”

Junyan Chen

“The professors here really encouraged us to engage, and I found that to be an incredible part of the learning experience.”

2024 Student

“The people of Davis are really nice, helpful and very approachable, which made my stay a thousand times better.”