About Berkeley Study Abroad

Berkeley Study Abroad collaborates with academic departments, student resource centers and other campus partners to develop study abroad programs, articulate study abroad coursework for degree requirements, and provide holistic and timely support to students as they navigate their study abroad journeys. We are committed to creating and supporting study abroad opportunities for students in all disciplines.

We are driven by the immense potential for academic, career and personal growth that studying abroad offers. These opportunities give students high quality global academic experiences that simultaneously develop key competencies in cross-cultural communication, problem solving, language acquisition, and professional networking. We see the impact of studying abroad in alumni who became increasingly independent and resilient while they deepened their understanding of the world, gained a respect and appreciation for the diversity of cultures, and built their confidence. 

We are grounded in the values of inclusion, dignity, empathy, reciprocal partnerships, local knowledge systems and sustainability. By leveraging diverse lived experiences and taking a data-driven approach, we aim to challenge and break down real, perceived, and systemic barriers and ensure equitable access and resources for all students who choose to study abroad.

We aspire to find innovative ways of promoting and building ethical and non-extractive international education experiences for Berkeley students and the communities they engage abroad.