8 Global Seminars for Arts students to study abroad in 2026

Global Seminars are an amazing opportunity to take UBC courses led by a UBC instructor in locations around the world. From immersing yourself in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, to discovering the history of the French Revolution in France, study in a different country in 2026.

Global Seminars are part of Go Global—rather than spending a whole term or two studying at a partner university, you can take just one course with a small cohort of UBC students.

Global Seminars are a great way to immerse yourself in a specific topic of study in a location with strong ties to the subject. There are also several benefits for Arts students:

• Many of the seminars are in the Faculty of Arts with credits applicable to Arts degrees
• Many of the seminars have few or no prerequisites, allowing you to explore new directions outside your field of study and even in other Faculties

Plus, there are so many cool topics to explore! Here are 8 Global Seminars you can take in 2026.

Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

Cyprus | Investigating Ancient Urban Landscapes (AMNE 395/595)

Train in the principles and methods of field archaeology as practiced in the Mediterranean and Near East today.

Romania | Apulum Roman Villa Project (AMNE 395/595)

Excavate a Roman villa in the hinterland of Alba Iulia, Romania.

Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies

Poland & Croatia | Experiencing Central Eastern Europe (SLAV 307/CENS 304/)

Examine the representation of the Nazi Holocaust through a focused lens on Auschwitz.

French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies

France (Paris, Lyon & Vizille) | The French Revolution: History, Myth, and Fiction (FREN 395)

Delve into the deep impact of the French Revolution through visits to historical landmarks and examinations of 18th-century documents and contemporary fictions (offered in French).

History

France (Paris) | Paris: Capital of Modernity (HIST 390)

Study the mystique of the city of Paris, and experience the power of its culture, language, and character.

Other Faculties

While the courses below are organized by other faculties at UBC, Arts students are still eligible to apply.

South Africa | Communities, Wildlife, and Conservation in Post-Apartheid South Africa (CONS 454)

Study the evolving models of community-based conservation and post-apartheid land management in South Africa’s savanna biome through field research and partnerships near Kruger National Park.

Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel) | Walking with Public Art (EDCP 407 or 585)

Explore arts-based inquiry in Egypt through photography, writing, and collaborative research while examining the intersections of art, identity, and academic tourism.

Indonesia (Bogor) | Impact Evaluation Analytics (LFS 302B)

An introduction to the principles and applications of project Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) and impact analysis in a post-COVID world.

Applications for most Global Seminars close December 10, 2025. Visit the seminar pages to learn how to apply.

Want to talk to someone about Global Seminars? Book a virtual advising appointment, drop-in for in-person advising, or attend a virtual group advising session with Go Global.