Study Aboard at University of California, Davis
Facts and Highlights about UCD
>>Ranked 5th among public national universities and 38th overall among national universities (U.S. News & World Report 2019)
>>Ranked in the top 100 worldwide by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings (2019).
>> Ranked 59th in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2019)
The University of California, Davis is a public research university and one of the 10 campuses of the University of California system. UCD was founded in 1908. It has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies", a publicly funded university considered to provide a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League.
UC Davis Extension offers academic programs that include intensive short-term English programs, full-immersion academic programs for visiting international students from select partner universities.
Study Abroad at UCD:
Long history of teaching international students:
Students have been exploring their English learning experience since 1977.
Active community and dedicated staff:
Students will find an active community, friendly and accessible instructors and caring staff in UCR.
Ideal location:
Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, UCD is close to the state capital, Lake Tahoe, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Program Dates and Courses
Intensive English (September 25th – December 6th, 2019)
This 10-week program is offered year-round—in fall, winter, spring and summer quarters—and includes a total of 200 hours of instruction at eight different levels of proficiency. It is ideal for those wanting to learn English for academic, professional or social purposes.
English for Science and Technology: (July 5th – August 2/August 9th – September 6th, 2019)
International students who would like to use English more confidently in the fields of science and technology are suitable for this intensive, four-week program. They improve their overall English language skills and develop professional skills - such as critical thinking, oral presentation and intercultural communication.
Admission Requirements:
International undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, engineering and/or technology
English for Global Business: (July 5th – August 2/August 9th – September 6th, 2019)
The English for Global Business Program is designed to help participants improve their knowledge of global business as well as their English proficiency. Students who major in business-related fields or who wish to improve their English proficiency within business contexts, are suitable for this course.
Communication and Culture: (Jan. 4- Feb. 1 or Feb. 8- Mar. 8, 2019)
The Communication and Culture Program (CCP) is a comprehensive four-week program with four hours of instruction each day. Students of all English levels who want an intensive learning experience within a short time frame, are suitable for this course.
Accommodation
UCR provides comfortable homestay experience. With a homestay arrangement, students will live with a local family and experience an American family lifestyle.
