International Opportunities
The Samueli School of Engineering provides various international research and scholarship opportunities for faculty and students. With the rapid advancement in technology, people from all over the world are closer than ever. Now is the best time to participate in international initiatives to connect with the global community and experience the beauty of the diverse world. Feel free to browse through the programs that are offered, and click “learn more” for further information.
Current Students
Study Abroad
The UC Education Abroad Program provides many diverse programs for students to study overseas. Facilitated by the Study Abroad Center at UCI, these programs continue to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of the importance of study abroad and to support students and faculty to engage in international activities. Learn More
Visiting and Prospective Students
UCInspire Program
The International Student Program Immersive Study Experience (UCInspire) is a 10-week comprehensive independent study program designed for outstanding undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate degrees at UCI or in the U.S. Through this immersive experience, students are mentored by world-class UCI faculty, engage in advanced academic learning, and gain valuable insights into graduate education and opportunities at a leading U.S. university. Learn More
3+2 Program
The UC Irvine 3+2 Engineering Program is a two-year academic program that allows students to obtain both a B.S. degree from their home institution and a M.S./Ph.D. degree from UCI while experiencing both the academic and social lives of American students. Learn More
Mexico Graduate Research & Education Program
Funded by Mexico institutions, MGREP supports research collaborations and doctoral and master’s degree study for highly qualified candidates from Mexico at UCI. The program features UCI-industry partnerships to provide dedicated research training for Mexico's future leaders of innovation in interdisciplinary STEM work. Learn More
California-Catalonia Program
The program’s main goal is to prepare the most talented young engineers and scientists from Catalonia in their pursuit of graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) and postdoctoral studies in engineering or computer sciences. The program thus promotes the scientific and technological advancement of Catalonia and strengthens the collaborations between UCI and the universities in Catalonia. Learn More
International Fellowships
The Samueli School of Engineering has formed several partnerships with foreign government entities to provide international fellowships. These fellowships typically provide funding for eligible Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, or visiting researchers at UCI. Learn More
Faculty and Research
UCI & Israeli Initiative
The UC Irvine/Israeli Scholar Exchange Endowment for Engineering Science Program supports research activities, international collaborations and educational activities with Israeli universities, including Tel Aviv University, The Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), Ben Gurion University and Hebrew University. Learn More
California-Catalonia Program
The program’s main goal is to prepare the most talented young engineers and scientists from Catalonia in their pursuit of graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) and postdoctoral studies in engineering or computer sciences. The program thus promotes the scientific and technological advancement of Catalonia and strengthens the collaborations between UCI and the universities in Catalonia. Learn More
Mexico Graduate Research & Education Program
Funded by Mexico institutions, MGREP supports research collaborations and doctoral and master’s degree study for highly qualified candidates from Mexico at UCI. The program features UCI-industry partnerships to provide dedicated research training for Mexico's future leaders of innovation in interdisciplinary STEM work. Learn More