Study Abroad in Mathematics

The Mathematics Department encourages its students to consider study abroad as part Berkeley of their UCB academic experience! In a world that is becoming increasingly globalized, exposure to other cultures can help students gain new perspectives and achieve a Study Abroad greater understanding of the world in which we live. This is an ideal time to take advantage of the opportunity to live abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year. In 160 Stephens Hall addition to developing your self-confidence, independence and perspectives, your (510) 642-1356 international experience will benefit your career goals and/or graduate school http://studyabroad.berkeley. edu opportunities.

Why study abroad? When can I study Study abroad provides opportunities to abroad? broaden perspectives, knowledge, and skills The particular semester, summer or year ”Study abroad is necessary to be effective professionally in that you study abroad depends on what a critical part of a our rapidly changing world. Possibilities are courses you plan to take. It is important global education. numerous to further your study of to explore study abroad options through mathematics, as well as innumerable other Students must be Berkeley Study Abroad (BSA) and consult subjects, in many countries around the equipped with a with your advisor to determine the best world. broad set of time and program.

international The benefits of studying and living abroad Transfer students are eligible to skills and cross- are tremendous. You can: cultural participate as soon as they arrive at understanding in • Take advantage of unique academic Berkeley. Please note that application order to excel in coursework opportunities in deadlines are quite early. mathematics For more information: an increasingly • Participate in a different educational http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/transfer- interdependent system students world.” • Advance your cross-cultural and problem-solving skills Graduate students may apply to study Robert Birgeneu, • Expand your world view by or pursue research at most BSA-affiliated Professor of experiencing another culture firsthand host institutions, and may participate in Physics, • Prepare for a career in an the short-term language programs. More Emeritus internationally competitive world information: • Enhance your resume for job or http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/graduat graduate school applications e-students

Returning students often describe their experience abroad as a life- changing and uniquely valuable one for future choices of professional and personal goals. Department of Mathematics 970 Evans Hall (510) 642-6550 - PLAN AHEAD! - - THE COST OF BSA-

Applications typically are due six months Study on BSA can be comparable to the to a year prior to the program’s start cost of study at UC. In some cases, it is date and some programs have academic less. BSA participants pay UC fees and or linguistic prerequisites that must be continue to receive UC financial aid while satisfied in advance. Please check the abroad. Furthermore, BSA students are BSA website for guidance on “how to eligible for special grants and scholarships apply”: from UC, the host country, and other http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/how-to- sources. apply

Where can I study abroad? What classes can I take? Math and Applied Math majors will find relevant courses Meet with your advisor to determine whether in many parts of the world. The following list provides your study abroad courses will satisfy major an example of just a few of the universities that feature requirements or electives. Even if your courses excellent mathematics program and course options: will not fulfill requirements, this experience may Australian National University, Canberra be well worth your time!

Chinese , HK Students will earn UC credit for BSA courses University, they complete abroad. However, application

National University of Singapore of credit to major requirements is subject to the discretion of the department. University College Dublin, Ireland To search for program and course options, go

University of Bordeaux, France to the BSA website: http://studyabroad.berkeley.ed u/programs University of Cape Town, South Africa and follow the links to courses offered University of , through UCEAP and Berkeley Abroad.

University of Granada, Spain

University of St. Andrews, Scotland Some examples of math courses offered University of Sussex, Brighton, England through UCEAP are: “Algebraic Topology,” at Technical University Berlin, ; For a summary of the above programs and others that “Multivariable Calculus,” at University of Hong that work well for mathematics, go to the UC Education Kong; “Theory of Games,” at University College Abroad Program (UCEAP) website: Dublin, Ireland; “Algebra (Abstract Algebra),” at http://eap.ucop.edu/OurPrograms/Pages/math-and- physical-sciences.aspx , Italy; “Ordinary Differential Equations,” at Yonsei University,

Korea; “History of Math,” at New Zealand Universities; “Matrix Theory,” at Bogazici University, Turkey; and “Group, Rings and Fields,” at University of Kent, UK. Find further information on these and many more math classes listed in the UCEAP course catalog: https://myeap.eap.ucop.edu/Galileo/service/co ursecatalog/Coursecatalog.aspx

Among non-BSA programs, Budapest Semester s in Mathematics has been very popular with our students: http://www.budapestsemesters.com/ (For non -BSA programs, see instructions: http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/sites/studyabroad Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland .berkeley.edu/files/Independent_Study_Abroad_ Photo by Jeffrey Zeng, Mathematics major, Guide.pdf BSA – Dublin Internships Program Be sure to consult with your major advisor as

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I’m interested, what are my next steps? What happens when I return?

Mathematics students interested in study Bring back course materials such as syllabi, reading abroad through BSA should first research lists and exams, as these will help when petitioning program options on the BSA website for major or GE credit. (http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu), then meet with a Mathematics Department advisor to discuss departmental regulations and the academic planning process.

Find application information and BSA advising at the BSA office, 160 Stephens Hall.

Mathematics, UC Berkeley, September 2015