Virtual Programs
UCI students can engage globally by taking courses, doing research and interning from wherever they are. These virtual opportunities take many forms and are offered by UCEAP, UCI, Other UC Programs and Independent Programs.
There are numerous benefits to participating in a Virtual Program including:
- Gaining new perspectives and insights about your field from others around the world
- Learning cross-cultural communication skills without the travel
- Building your global network
- Enhancing your skills utilizing digital tools crucial for today’s global job market
- Having a global experience without the costs of physical travel
The programs offered by UCI include courses available in the UCI General Catalogue. The UCEAP and Other UC Programs virtual programs offer courses with UC credits. Courses from the Virtual Academic Program must be degree-applicable for the individual student to be eligible for financial aid and the student must maintain full-time student status (Quarter – at least 12.0 units; Summer – at least 6.0 units between all three summer sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid. If there is a program you are interested in, be sure to check in with your Academic Counselor and Financial Aid before committing.
As of Fall 2021, there aren’t currently any virtual academic programs announced for this academic year. Please check back at a later date.
| Program | Academic Field(s) | Term | Country-specific | Description | Offered by | Upcoming Info Session or Recording | Deadline |
The UCEAP and Other UC Programs virtual internship programs offer courses with UC credits. Courses from the Virtual Summer Internship must be degree-applicable for the individual student to be eligible for financial aid; a student must maintain at least 6.0 units (between all three summer sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid. If there is a program you are interested in, be sure to check in with your Academic Counselor and Financial Aid before committing.
| Program | Academic/Career Field | Term(s) | Country-specific or Worldwide | Offered by | Applications Open | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Communication Virtual Internship | Business & Communication | Summer | Worldwide | UC Davis | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | Friday, April 1, 2022 |
| Engineering and Computer Science Virtual Internship | Engineering and Computer Science | Summer | Worldwide | UC Davis | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | Friday, April 1, 2022 |
| Environment, Green Tech, and Sustainability Virtual Internship, | Environment, Green Tech & Sustainability | Summer | Worldwide | UC Davis | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | Friday, April 1, 2022 |
| Social Impact and Public Health Virtual Internship | Social Impact & Public Health | Summer | Worldwide | UC Davis | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | Friday, April 1, 2022 |
| Berkeley Global Internships (Virtual) | Multiple | Summer | Asia Europe Latin/South Americas Domestic US | UC Berkeley | TBA | TBA |
| UCEAP Virtual Summer Internship | Multiple | Summer | 10+ Cities in Australia, Europe, Central and South America | UCEAP | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 |
| UCSC Virtual Global Internships | Multiple | Summer | 10+ Cities in Asia, Europe and North America | UC Santa Cruz | Nov-21 | Tuesday, March 1, 2022 |
The UCEAP Summer Virtual International Internship includes UC units and very limited financial aid.
Virtual internships are offered without credit in Independent Programs. Programs without academic credit are not eligible for financial aid.
| Program | Academic/Career Field | Term(s) | Country-specific or Worldwide | Offered by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API Virtual Global Internship | Multiple | Spring, Summer 1, and Summer 2 | Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain | API |
| CAPA Remote Global Internship - Not For Credit | Multiple | Spring, Summer, Fall | Australia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK) | CAPA |
| CIEE Virtual Global Internship | Multiple | Spring, Summer | 15+ cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America | CIEE |
| CIS Abroad Virtual Internships | Multiple | Winter, Spring, Summer | Argentina, Ecuador, New Zealand, and South Africa | CIS Abroad |
| CEA Virtual: Global Internship | Multiple | Summer | 10+ cities in Australia, Europe, Central America, and South America | CEA |
| CYA Virtual Internship | Multiple | Flexible | Greece | College Year in Athens (CYA) |
| ISA Global Remote Internships | Multiple | Spring, Summer, Fall | Australia, Spain, and Vietnam | ISA |
| campusb Virtual Learning Experiences | Multiple | Spring, Fall | Multiple | campusb |
| Hacker Exchange: Great Global Challenge | Multiple | Winter, Summer | Global | The Hacker Exchange |
The structure of your virtual internship will depend on your field and the organization you are paired with, but you can likely expect the following:
- Mix of synchronous and asynchronous work
- Project-based tasks
- Regular check-ins with your supervisor
- Career development support
Financial aid eligibility and funding works very similarly for virtual program but it depends on the program type. Please visit our Finances page for more details.