Global Learning

• It is recommended that Students search for already reviewed courses by University and Institution through this search engine on our ECN Transferable and EAP Courses.
• For courses not on the list, students can submit an ECN Equivalency Request Form. From there, it will go through faculty review. Students will be contacted via email once your articulation has been reviewed. Only follow up after 6 weeks of not receiving a response. 
• For UCEAP programs, please refer to this website: https://uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply/academic-planning and review information on preparatory work to apply coursework to your Economics degree.
• The 2026 Summer Abroad Program on Economic Development (w/ Katherine Eriksson & Janine Flathmann Wilson) hosted in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, South Africa covers the following courses: ECN/ARE 115B & ECN 198 and both can be applied towards the Economics additional courses section. 

PLEASE NOTE: Only Undergraduate Admissions has the authority to determine transferability. The decisions made by the Department of Economics regarding equivalencies do not guarantee that the course is transferrable to UC Davis. Learn more about transfer credit at UC Davis here and UC Transfer Credit Policies here. 

The Major Advising Pages (MAPS) list popular or recommended study abroad programs for each major and/or academic subject area. Please note that options for students in all cases are more extensive than listed.

Other Economics Themed Programs: 

• Fudan University - The perfect blend of traditional and modern, Shanghai, China is an ideal study abroad location due to its cultural and financial influence. The world's largest city is home to Fudan University, where you can study with exchange students interested in topics like international business, the Chinese economy, management, sociology, and Chinese development. You also have the option to further your marketing, education, or finance expertise with an internship in a global company or startup. Outside of the classroom, experience the cosmopolitan bright lights of the skyline, including The Bund.
• Complutense University of Madrid - Explore Spain—from the Pyrenees Mountains to Andalusia—with beautiful Madrid as your base. At Complutense University, you can advance in your major and experience a deep dive into Spanish culture. Elegant boulevards stretch past green open spaces and diverse neighborhoods. What characterizes Madrid the most is its people and their contagious passion for life. Madrileños breathe art and culture. There is a constant churn of concerts, dance events, and exhibits at some 70+ museums. Late into the night, you may find yourself at a flamenco club, a pulsing disco, or at a tavern sampling Spanish tapas.
• Business and Economics, Maastricht - Maastricht is ideal for gaining an international perspective on business and economics. Bordered by Germany, Belgium, and France, Maastricht is an international hub for trade and education. In addition to your English-taught business and economics courses, you'll take overnight trips to Delft and Amsterdam, and go on excursions to Brussels. Within Maastricht, you’ll see everything from modern architecture to Spanish ruins and medieval ramparts. Explore the creative side of the city at Maastricht’s many music venues, cinemas, and museums. Get a feel for the landscape as you hike a nature reserve or descend into one of the city’s many underground caves for an art tour.
• Bocconi University - While most business schools mold you to fit into the world, Bocconi University in Milan prepares you to change it. Bocconi has incredible connections to global corporations and recruiting agencies. Enterprising students, business and economics majors, and fashion buffs adore this program. With a variety of courses available in English, Bocconi attracts students from all over the world. While the core of this program is to grow in your major, the true value is in the experiences. Visit the Italian national stock exchange. See original works of Leonardo da Vinci. Attend Milan Fashion Week or a night at the opera.
• UCEAP United Kingdom — Summer at London School of Economics
• UCEAP United Kingdom — London School of Economics
• UCEAP United Kingdom — London School of Economics

The Scholarships & Funding Search Tool allows students to filter funding opportunities based on programs, degree level, term, subject, region of the world, or type of award.

Through the Global Learning Hub, you could explore a multitude of opportunities:

• Political Science at the London School of Economics
• Business and Communication Internships in Spain
• Business and Communication Internships in Japan
• Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona
• Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe
• Virtual – Business and Communication Internships (Worldwide)

• The minimum senior residence requirement for a bachelor’s degree at the University of California is one academic year (three quarters). Thirty-five of the final 45 quarter units completed by each candidate must be earned while in residence on the UC Davis campus (UC Regulations of the Academic Senate 630)¹. Each summer session in which a student completes a course of at least 2 quarter units may be counted as half a quarter’s residence.
• While registered in the College of Letters and Science, a minimum of 27 upper division units, including 18 upper division units in the major, must be completed on the Davis campus.
• Work completed while registered in the UC Education Abroad Program or the UC Davis Extension Open Campus Program does not satisfy the College Residence requirements.
• If you are planning to study abroad during your senior year, you consult your college dean's office.