UCSB Education Abroad Program
"Bringing UCSB to the world and the world to UCSB"
The UCSB Education Abroad Program (UCSB EAP) provides students with the opportunity to study abroad during their time at UCSB, and encourages them to take advantage of the programs offered through the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). Located in Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building 2201, UCSB EAP assists students during the recruitment, application, predeparture and re-entry stages of the process. Annually, UCSB EAP sends over 1,200 students abroad and welcomes approximately 300 reciprocal exchange students from partner universities. UCSB EAP is the resource on campus for students, faculty and staff who wish to learn more about UCEAP.
*Students interested in non-UCEAP study abroad programs should carefully review and follow the guidelines provided here. UCSB EAP staff only advise for UCEAP programs.
UC Education Abroad Program
Located off-campus in Goleta, UCEAP administers programs in 40+ countries for students from all UC campuses. UCEAP works with students during the predeparture stage and supports them while abroad. UCEAP and UCSB EAP collaborate closely to provide our students with transformative study abroad experiences.
Mission & Vision Statements
Our Mission
To inspire and enable Gauchos from all walks of life to participate in meaningful international study, internships and research opportunities that result in life-long transformations, and still graduate in a timely manner. EAP serves as UCSB’s gateway to the world, providing access to experiences and ideas that empower its students to become future leaders at home and abroad.
Our Vision
As the premier integrated agency for providing UCSB students affordable access to study abroad programs, research, internships and volunteer opportunities, EAP strives to help UCSB become a truly globalized university. We are committed to:
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Integrating courses taken abroad to meet degree requirements
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Assuring that underrepresented students and STEM majors participate in numbers matching or exceeding percentages they hold on campus
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Increasing overall student annual participation to at least 10% of undergraduates by 2024-25
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Enhancing opportunities for departmental and faculty engagement with EAP
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Working with alumni and non-profit foundations to reach an annual funding goal of at least $500,000 for scholarships by 2024-25
