Education Abroad

Education abroad is an opportunity to earn CU Boulder credit towardÌýyour degree while studying in another country for a summer, semester orÌýyear. There are hundreds of approved programs available, ranging from enrollment at a university abroad to traveling seminars with CU BoulderÌýbabyÖ±²¥app, internship experiencesÌýand much more!

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Amairany Study Abroad

Immerse yourself

"During the Fall semester of 2017 I had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica for the entirety of the term. Not only did I take courses about Costa Rican culture, environmental relationships, and land vertebrates, but I also saw and experienced what I was learning in class everyday. This experience was completely immersive, as I was living with a Costa Rican family, eating authentic food and traveling to vast rainforests and volcanoes.ÌýStudying abroad offered many learning opportunities and unforgettable experience. If I had the choice I would do it all over again."

Amairany Casillas-Alcala
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Major
(and current A&S Academic Advisor!)

Who can study abroad?

  • Coursework is available for a wide variety of majors! It's possible to earn major, minor, certificate and/or General Education credit while abroad, as well as elective courses that may help toward overall degree requirements.
  • We encourage all interested students to explore whether an abroad experience is a good fit for them and to consult the .
  • There are numerous scholarships available, and typically students are able to use their financial aid for approved programs through education abroad.

What are my next steps?

  • Complete Abroad 101 through , which is available either online or in person.
  • Discuss your interest in study abroad with your academic advisor for your major(s).
  • Your academic advisor will help you plan out the best time to study abroadÌýand think about the types of courses that may want or need to take.
  • Connect with an toÌýnarrow program options and apply.
  • Once you have a program in mind, work with your academic advisor and complete a course planning form.
    Megan on rope bridge

    Explore your interests

    "During the Fall semester of my last year, I got the opportunity to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland.ÌýIrish culture and history have always been an area I love studying, so this education abroad experience allowed me to explore that area of interest in much more depth than I could have gotten on CU Boulder’s main campus.ÌýI made strong connections with other students from all over the world through clubs, like Trampoline Club. I ended up traveling to twelve countries during the semester and found a love for traveling and experiencing other cultures from around the world."

    Megan Flaherty
    Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Anthropology Major
    (and current Admissions & Recruitment Manager for Exploratory Studies)Ìý

    Yes. You can go abroad.

    Figuring out the logistics is tough. We want to help make sure you take meaningful classes that count toward your degree.

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