News

Jan 3rd, 2024

The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) is pleased to announce the Global Learning Scholarships (GLS) to help students fund their participation in a global learning opportunity this summer.

Nov 28th, 2023

We would like to announce the Winners & Finalists for the 2023 Annual Photo ContestEnjoy viewing these incredible images from around the world.

Oct 23rd, 2023

The UGE staff has narrowed down the top photos in each category for the 2023 Annual Photo Contest! Please vote on who you think is the best! The deadline to vote is Monday, October 30th, by 11:59 PM EST!

Jan 11th, 2023

We are pleased to announce the Summer 2023 Global Learning Scholarships (GLS) to help students fund their participation in a global learning opportunity this summer!

Dec 15th, 2022

UGE's Global Columbia Collaboratory is a FREE VIRTUAL, non-credit, global learning experience. The Spring 2023 theme is "Plastics: Retelling the Story of Waste". Come collaborate with your global peers on a social impact project!

Nov 17th, 2022

We would like to announce the Winners & Finalists for the 2022 Annual Photo ContestEnjoy viewing these incredible images from around the world.

Nov 9th, 2022

Learn more about the exciting events we have in store for International Education Week (IEW) from Monday, November 14th, 2022, to Friday, November 18th, 2022!

Jun 22nd, 2022

For the first time, Professor Alfredo Spagna is leading a six-week program in neuroscience at the Paris Center. This program gives students hands-on experience working in the laboratories of the Paris Brain Institute.

May 17th, 2022

Columbia University's Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement welcomes applicants for a two-week Virtual Kyoto Summer 2022 Program. This opportunity is a short-term virtual study abroad program provided by Kyoto University's (KU) Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences and Asian Studies Units. This non-credit, tuition free program is open to Columbia undergraduate students. 

Jan 26th, 2022

Learn more about these exciting Summer and Fall study abroad opportunities. 

Jan 19th, 2022

UGE issued a warm welcome to the Spring 2022 cohort of study abroad students.

Dec 30th, 2021

New Booster Vaccination Mandate for Spring 2022 Study Abroad

Dec 1st, 2021

Update about Omicron and Recommended Booster Shots for Spring 2022 Study Abroad

Oct 26th, 2021

Resumption of Study Abroad for Spring 2022 

Aug 17th, 2021

Update for Spring 2022 study abroad

May 26th, 2021

Apply for a two-week, virtual, tuition free program run by Kyoto University. 

May 25th, 2021

Columbia University is suspending undergraduate student participation in study abroad programs for Fall 2021.

Apr 15th, 2021

Resources for Fall 2021 Study Abroad Students

Jan 26th, 2021

Updates for students interested in study abroad for Summer 2021. 

Nov 4th, 2020

Update from November 4th, 2020 on Spring 2021 study abroad 

Sep 2nd, 2020

Updates for students interested in study abroad for Spring 2021. 

Jul 22nd, 2020

The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) continues to plan for the return of Spring 2021 study abroad, in case the travel ban is lifted and it is determined that it is safe to resume program operations abroad. 

May 14th, 2020

Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on worldwide travel and global health risks, the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) is suspending undergraduate student participation in study abroad programs for Fall 2020. 

Apr 23rd, 2020

Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Undergraduate Global Engagement will be suspending Columbia student onsite participation in all for-credit study abroad programs starting before August 14, 2020.

Apr 3rd, 2020

In line with the University’s guidance, The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagment (UGE) is operating remotely.

Dec 26th, 2019

Attend an information session this semester and learn about these exciting Columbia-led summer and semester programs.

Dec 5th, 2019

Learn about UGE programs which offer Frontiers of Sciences and courses for the science requirement taught this summer! 

Nov 25th, 2019

The Office of the Provost renews the call for proposals from faculty members interested in applying for funding to lead a Global Scholars Program. 

Nov 11th, 2019

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare U.S. Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences. The week also celebrates international students who study in the U.S. colleges and universities. 

Join UGE for a series of events to explore international opportunities and participate in global conversations.

Oct 4th, 2019

Attend an information session to learn more about the Columbia Summer Core program in Paris or Berlin!

Aug 30th, 2019

Three new unique programs that offer international research opportunities through an on-campus course in the Spring semester and guided research performed over the summer.