UC Davis Global Awards and Distinctions
- Ranked first in the diversity and internationalization category in the inaugural QS World University Rankings: USA (2021, 2020)
- Named as the only university to earn the Platinum Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research and Engagement from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, or APLU (2020)
- Awarded the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators (2020)
- Named a Historically Top Volunteer-Producing College and University
- Named a Top Fulbright U.S. Scholar Producer (2019-20)
- Ranked 6th among public U.S. universities and 13th overall for hosting international scholars (IIE Open Doors, 2022-23)
- Ranked 16th among public U.S. universities for hosting international students (IIE Open Doors, 2022-23)
- Named a Top Fulbright U.S. Student Producer (2022-23, 2018-19)
- Named a Top Gilman International Scholarship Recipient Producer (2021-22, 2020-21, 2018-19, 2016-17)
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UC Davis Global Fast Facts
- 10,000+ students participate in global learning experiences
- Student global learning opportunities are offered in more than 50 countries
- UC Davis welcomes more than 7,500 international students and more than 2,100 international scholars from 140+ countries (IIE Open Doors)
- More than 700 students participated in courses with a new global learning emphasis, stemming from adjustments made by 30 faculty from 25 departments through the first-ever Global Affairs Curriculum Enhancement Through Global Learning program cohort (2018-19)
- Since 2001, Global Affairs Seed Grants have funded more than 246 global projects with $2.7 million leading to $40 million in external funding
- Global Affairs hosts more than 190 international visitors as a part of 38 delegations from 37 institutions in 23 countries
- Global Affairs hosts more than 200 events reaching 6,000 participants on campus and in the community each year
- UC Davis is 1 of 5 U.S. universities, and the only University of California campus selected to host both the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program and Mandela Washington Fellowship
- Co-Chair of the University Global Coalition SDG 2: Zero Hunger Consortium (2020-present)
- Co-Chair of the UN Academic Impact SDG 2: Zero Hunger Hub (2025-present)
- Received the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence
Select Team and Individual Awards
- Received five Education Digital Marketing Awards as part of the 12th annual competition in 2024 for the Global Affairs Annual Report 2022-23 (Gold), Global Aggies Blog (Gold), Summer Abroad Brochure 2024 (Gold), Global Affairs Strategic Plan (Silver) and Global Learning 60 video series (Silver)
- International Scholar Advisor Mary Alurwar selected as a participant of the Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar to Germany (2024)
- Recognized with a District VII Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the Future of International Education: Leadership Perspectives from Around the World series
- Selected as a finalist for the PIEoneer Awards in the categories of Progressive Education Delivery and Sustainability International Impact (2020)
- Recognized with a District VII Silver Circle of Excellence Award and an international Bronze Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the International Student and Scholar Handbook (2020)
- Vice Provost and Dean Joanna Regulska recognized with the inaugural Senior International Officer Award from the Institute of International Education (2019)
- Recognized with the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education Award from Diversity Abroad for the Latinx Health Internship Program in Oaxaca, Mexico (2019)
- Selected as a finalist for the PIEoneer Awards in the Digital Innovation of the Year-Technology category for the Article 26 Backpack project (2019)
- Professor of Human Rights Studies Keith David Watenpaugh recognized with a Centennial Medal from the Institute of International Education (2019)
- Recognized with an international Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the Global Affairs Viewbook (2019)
- Distinguished Professor Suad Joseph recognized with the Jere L. Bacharach Service Award from the Middle East Studies Association of North America (2019)
- Program Coordinator and Advisor for Study Abroad Brianne Holden selected as a participant of the Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar to Taiwan (2019)
- Executive Director of the Global Learning Hub Zachary Frieders received the Lily von Klemperer Award from NAFSA: Association of International Educators (2018)
- Director of Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) Wesley Young selected as a participant of the Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar to France (2017)
