How & When to Apply to Global Opportunities
All UCI students are eligible to participate in global opportunities, including study, research, internships, and more. To take advantage of these opportunities, you must complete the two steps outlined below. You can complete both steps simultaneously. Your application to participate in a program is not complete until you do both steps!
Apply to a Program or University
You must apply to your program following the instructions provided by the program provider or host institution, adhering to their established deadlines. This ensures that your eligibility is verified and your participation is confirmed. Deadlines, which can range from 9 to 12 months in advance, and requirements, such as submitting transcripts, specific documents, and letters of recommendation, vary by program. Please refer to the information below for application information and deadlines for each program option.
Program Application Deadlines
| Program | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| UCEAP Programs in 2025-2026 | UCEAP Deadlines |
| UCI Bilateral Exchange | UCI Bilateral Exchange Deadlines |
| Other UC Global Programs, Other Global Programs, UCI Department Sponsored Global Programs, UCI Independent International Activities | Check with your program provider or the UCI department sponsoring your program for any application details and deadlines. |
*Links also include information relating to how to apply in addition to deadlines.
Apply for Campus Approval
Campus Approval Deadlines & Portals
| Program | Term* | Open Date | Deadline Date | Application Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCEAP, Other UC Global Programs, Other Global Programs | Summer, Fall, Academic Year 2025 | 10/1/24 | By the Application Deadline for your Program** (see Apply to Your Program above) and no later than 05/01/25. | Closed For link to predeparture requirements, click Here |
| UCEAP, Other UC Global Programs, Other Global Programs | Winter, Spring, Calendar Year 2026 | 4/1/25 for 2026 programs | By the Application Deadline for your Program** (see Apply to Your Program above) and no later than 11/1/25. | Apply Here |
| UCI Bilateral Exchange Programs | Fall Semester, Academic Year 2025 | 10/01/24 | 2/15/2025 | Closed For link to predeparture requirements, click Here |
| UCI Bilateral Exchange Programs | Spring Semester 2026 | 4/1/25 | 8/15/2025 | Apply Here |
| UCI Department Sponsored Global Programs | Varies; check with your sponsoring UCI department for details. | Varies; check with your sponsoring UCI department for details. | Varies; check with your sponsoring UCI department for details. | Please contact the Inbound and Custom Program Advisor, Casie Bonstein (cbonstei@uci.edu). |
| UCI Independent International Activities | Ongoing; requests can be submitted at any time, as they are always open. These requests can come from faculty members or students. | Ongoing; requests can be submitted at any time, as they are always open. These requests can come from faculty members or students. | Ongoing; requests can be submitted at any time, as they are always open. These requests can come from faculty members or students. | Apply Here |