International Fermentation Culture Summer school at Niigata University, Japan
This is a unique opportunity for graduate students or upper division undergraduate students of drinking age to experience a multi-cultural environment and learn on Sake, Wine, and Brewing with our partners at Niigata University from Sept 8-10, 2026. All expenses will be paid by Niigata University for up to 4 students!
Please reach out to Prof. Ned Spang for more information <[email protected]>
Program for the summer school in Niigata
Summer Abroad
UC Davis accredited programs relevant to FST students
Global learning at UC Davis is a combination of local, regional, national, and international experiences which develop key skills, knowledge, and networks that help you build global awareness, engage global diversity, and pursue collaborative and equitable global action.
NEW EXCITING OFFERING for 2026: SPEND 3 WEEKS LEARNING FROM Prof. GLEN FOX in GERMANY and in BELGIUM!!
LINK TO THE PROGRAM - FST3 Introduction to Beer and brewing: https://globallearning.ucdavis.edu/pathways/academics/studyabroad/sa/mc_brewing
Here below is a list of additional courses relevant to FST students - click on the links to find out more!
- Microbiology (MIC 102) in Bangkok, Thailand
- Microbiology (MIC 102) in Brussels, Belgium
- Biology (Bio 2) in Leuven, Belgium
- Biochemistry (BIS 102) in Kusatsu, Japan
Others
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UniMORE), Italy - The University of Reggio Emilia offers a 3-week-long summer source hosted on their campus. They focus on the general food science sides of typical Italian food such as Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar, etc. Students will engage in seminars and practical activities on food science in laboratories while learning about the manufacturing and agricultural side by visiting factories and farms. The program will be taught in English.