Program Overview

Launched in 2013, the GLOBE Visiting Student Program provides undergraduate students from partner universities the opportunity to study at the College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley for one semester or a full academic year. The program immerses visiting students in Berkeley’s world class academic environment, allowing them to enroll in rigorous engineering coursework alongside UC Berkeley undergraduate students and earn UC Berkeley academic credit.

Academic Objectives

The academic objectives of the program are to strengthen students’ technical and analytical skills, promote global academic exchange, and provide exposure to interdisciplinary learning, cutting edge research, and the U.S. higher education system. Participants also benefit from Berkeley’s historic campus and its location within a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem.

Eligibility

Students nominated by partner institutions are typically third or fourth year undergraduates who have completed the required engineering prerequisites. Participants are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and must meet English language proficiency requirements. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 academic units per semester, with total enrollment not to exceed 27 units per academic year.

Target Audience

The target audience includes high achieving undergraduate students in engineering and related disciplines from GLOBE partner institutions who are seeking a challenging academic experience and meaningful engagement at one of the world’s leading engineering schools.