Application Cycle
Program Cycle
Fall ’26/Winter ’27
Spring 2027
Fall ’27/Winter ’28
Focus
Bali, Indonesia
Taiwan
TBC
Class Sessions
Fall 2026 semester
Spring 2027 semester
Fall 2027 semester
Study Trip Dates
Jan 5-13, 2027
May 15-22, 2027
TBC
Status
Applications Closed
Applications Closed
Applications usually open during the 2nd-4th week of the semester. Subscribe to our Instagram (@berkeleyglobe) for real-time updates on application openings and deadlines.
Program Overview
The GLOBE Ambassador program (GLAP) is a 1-unit credit-bearing (ENGIN 198) educational travel initiative designed to broaden students’ understanding of international challenges, innovative ecosystems, and industrial advancements. The program is fully sponsored by the College of Engineering, offering students with limited to no travel experience the opportunity to see beyond Berkeley.
The program consists of two parts: academic class sessions and an international study trip.
Class Sessions:
Throughout the semester, GLOBE hosts numerous sessions that deepen student awareness of the host country’s culture, customs, challenges, and innovations. The class sessions include:
- Guest speakers: professional and industry experts from the target country are invited to provide local insights and perspectives
- Case studies and discussions: students are assigned case study readings to discuss during class, helping students reflect on real-world issues
- Group projects: collaborative learning is encouraged through group assignments focused on the host country
Students must attend and participate in ALL class sessions in order to be eligible for the study trip.
Study Trip:
The program culminates with a study trip at the end of the semester. Students attend a one-week, fully sponsored trip to the target country and engage with international start-ups, corporations, Cal alumni, government agencies, and academic institutions. Students develop the language, skills, and knowledge needed to navigate engineering developments across various fields and explore a range of career opportunities not previously considered/encountered.
Eligibility
In order to be selected for the program, students must submit a formal application (see Application Cycle above) and meet strict eligibility requirements as detailed here.
Please note that failure to attend all class sessions may result in removal from the study trip.
All students selected for the program are required to travel with the group to/from the study trip location; personal travel or separate flight arrangements are not permitted.
Academic Level
GLAP is only available to undergraduate students in the College of Engineering.
Priority
Preference will be given to engineering students with limited to no international travel experience.
Registration Status
Students must be fully registered at UC Berkeley for both the semester of the program and the following semester.
Academic Standing
Students must be in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.80.
See our previous trips
See where our previous students have traveled and learn about what they’ve experienced!
Spring 2026 – Taiwan
Winter 2026 – Indonesia
Spring 2025 – Taiwan
Winter 2025 – Singapore & Indo
Contact us
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or comments about the program. We look forward to hearing from you.
Office Address: 310 Grimes Engineering Center, Berkeley, CA 94720