UC San Diego International Center
Departmental Report on Programs Abroad and International Students and Scholars
Economics Department
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0018
La Jolla, CA 92093-0018 (858)-822-0464
Programs Abroad – The Economics Department had 108 students study abroad in the 2008-09 academic year. Of those 108 were
undergraduates and zero were graduate students. Details about the types of programs in which Economics students participated are
presented below.
Economics Students Top Five
Institutions by Popularity
Economics Department Students on Study Abroad Programs
140
08-09
Number of Students
130
1
Fudan University,
China
10
2
Uni. Autonoma de
Barcelona, Spain
6
3
Peking University,
China
5
4
Yonsei University,
South Korea
4
5
Beijing Normal
University, China
3
5
Chinese University
of Hong Kong
3
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
EAP-YL
14
17
10
10
7
EAP-ST
45
53
70
70
56
OAP-YL
5
5
2
1
1
OAP-ST
57
58
40
31
38
GS
0
0
0
0
6
121
133
122
112
108
TOTAL
2008-09 Economics Students on
Credit Bearing Study Abroad Programs
*EAP – Education Abroad Program; OAP – Opportunities Abroad Program; GS – Global Seminars; YL – Year Long; ST – Short Term
“It is an absolute necessity in
higher education today that
students have the opportunity to
study abroad.”
-Chancellor Marye Anne Fox
Study Abroad Programs
Average Lengths (2004 – 2009)
Department
Months
Japanese
Studies
7.2
Linguistics
5.1
Campus
Average
4.2
Economics
4.0
Chemistry
3.4
Bioengineering
3.2
Undergraduate
Graduate
108
0
Academic Integration
The Programs Abroad Office continues to work with departments on the comprehensive integration
of study abroad programs and courses into the curricula. This is especially true for students in those
fields who have traditionally not thought of study abroad as a viable option. The Programs Abroad
Office conducted a survey of 67 Economics majors who participated in study abroad programs over
the past five years to better understand their academic integration needs.
Did you take courses in
your major while
studying abroad?
If yes, did you expect to
receive credit in your
major for courses taken
abroad?
NO
YES
NO
YES
28%
72%
9%
91%
What Economics Students Say About their Experience Abroad:
Did you actually receive
credit in your major for
courses taken abroad?
NO
YES
4%
79%
NOT YET
17%
“Enjoyable experience. I enrolled in Thammassat University’s Int’l Econ
Program which catered especially well to my economics major requirements at
UCSD. I was able to earn credit for three UCSD economics courses.”
UC San Diego International Students –
The Economics Department had 247 international students at the start of the 2008-09 academic year. International students in the
Economics department represented 31 countries in the 2008-09 academic year. Countries of origin, including the top five sending countries,
are illustrated below.
Economics Students’
Top Five Countries of Origin
South Korea
89
Hong Kong
52
China
27
Japan
23
Taiwan
12
27%
8%
of total undergraduate
international students at
UC San Diego
of total undergraduate
students in the
Economics Department
Total International
Students in the
Department
208
Undergrad
“Professors and employees in general have always
been supportive, comprehensive, and enthusiastic in
helping and advising.”
-UC San Diego International Student
Economics International Students
Who Received Work Authorization 2008-09
Curricular Practical Training
(CPT)
Optional Practical Training
(OPT)
3
74
247
of total graduate
international students at
UC San Diego
39
of total graduate
students in the
Economics Department
Grad
4%
35%
UC San Diego International Scholars The Economics Department had 38 international scholars for the
2008-09 academic year.
2005-09
Scholars’ Top Five
Countries of Origin
1. South Korea
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Argentina
Scholar Visa Type
05-06
06-07
07-08
08-09
J-1
H-1B
Other
Total
17
16
26
27
8
6
7
9
1
2
6
2
26
24
39
38
Economics International Scholars 2008-09
3%
Project/Research
Scientists
In the past, international Economics students have
obtained internships and employment at the some of the
following employers:
55%
42%
Visiting Scholars
Faculty
c Derek Kolb, Fall 2009
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