Study Abroad Resources
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese organizes its own annual faculty-led Summer Travel Study Programs. You do not need to be a major or a minor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese to join these programs.
Courses are available at all levels, from covering basic language requirements to completing upper-division electives for our majors and minors. These are regular UCLA courses so they can apply immediately toward your program goals.
Students may begin registering for these programs on November 15th of each year through the International Education Office. Scholarships are available (see below).
Travel Study Scholarships
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese supports undergraduate students interested in immersive cultural and educational experiences abroad with UCLA faculty by providing a limited number of scholarships for students participating in one of the department’s Travel Study programs. The International Education Office also offers scholarships and information on financial aid.
You do not need to be a major or a minor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese to apply for the Department scholarship. All UCLA students are encouraged to apply!
Download the Department Travel Study Scholarship application form below:
Other Study Abroad Programs
UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese participates in the system-wide Education Abroad Program (EAP) offered by the University of California, providing long-term study (from one quarter to one year) at participating foreign universities.
Opportunities for study in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries are available in many countries for students that are majoring or minoring in Spanish or Portuguese. For more information, please consult the EAP website.
For students wishing to count EAP courses towards major or minor requirements, please consult the Study Abroad petitioning guidelines.
Global Internship Program
Waitlist applications for select Summer 2023 Global Internship Programs are currently being accepted. Please email abottom@ieo.ucla.edu for additional information.
Gain hands-on work experience by participating in UCLA’s Global Internship program. Participants intern with organizations and companies abroad for academic credit! The Global Internship Program offers an array of work opportunities in diverse career sectors and locations throughout the globe. The program is a great way to increase industry knowledge and employability.
Internship placements are approximately 8 weeks long in all program locations. Internship are for academic credit only and are unpaid. Internship placements are offered in-person and virtually for Summer 2023.
UCLA partner’s with local providers in program cities that will assist with placing students at internship sites based on career goals, personal interests and experience. While completing the internship, students will also be enrolled in 1 or 2 online courses, earning 4-to-8 units of academic credit. Online courses follow Summer Session A and will last for a total of 10 weeks. Students looking to receive financial aid must be enrolled in 2-courses during the program.
For more information, please visit https://ieo.ucla.edu/globalinternships/.
Non-UC-Affiliated Programs
Students may also explore options offered through non-UC-affiliated programs, but should consult with a counselor at the International Education Office to discuss options and procedures for participating in a non-UC study abroad program prior to committing. There are no guarantees for credit transfer approval, which makes consultation critical for students considering alternate programs.