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Study Abroad for CU Boulder Students

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Study abroad is an integral part of the CU academic experience. It’s an incredible opportunity to travel, explore, and broaden your experience and perspectives while staying on track to meet your degree requirements.

To ensure students get the highest quality academics and most culturally immersive experience possible, CU has partnered with CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange, the nonprofit world leader in international education.

CIEE offers one-of-a-kind programs across academic areas in fascinating cities around the world! Whether you want to study abroad spring, summer, fall, or J-term, CIEE has flexible and affordable options for you.

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Explore CU Boulder-approved CIEE study abroad programs!

113 Programs Found

Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program

People travel from all over the globe to dip into the cultural treasures here

Features
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Language Immersion
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Buenos Aires, then study in two other countries in one term.

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Volunteering
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program

Study Latin America’s public health challenges in Buenos Aires.

Features
  • Big City
  • Language Immersion
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Spend your summer in Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America – and immerse yourself in its rich heritage while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
Sydney
  • Sydney, Australia
AACSB and EQUIS ✓
  • Study Program

Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at University of New South Wales’ suburban Sydney campus.

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  • AACSB-Accredited
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Volunteering
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  • Sydney, Australia
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Volunteering

Don’t see what you’re looking for?

If you find a program that is not currently approved by CU Boulder, you can petition to have it approved prior to the applications deadline. Find out more in Studying Abroad on a Non-Approved Program and view all CIEE programs.

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Deadlines for CU Boulder Students

To get the most of your experience, it is best to start planning as early as possible. We recommend that you contact the CU Boulder Education Abroad Office to get your questions answered.

The Education Abroad Office outlines some helpful first steps to guide you through the study abroad application process, including attending an Abroad 101 session and/or connecting with a Global Advisor for a drop-in appointment.

The Education Abroad Office recommends giving yourself at least 2 weeks to complete your application and notes that, for most programs, applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.

Scholarships and Grants

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Wondering How to Afford Study Abroad?

CIEE is committed to helping every student – regardless of socioeconomic background or academic major – access a transformative study abroad experience.

As a result, CIEE offers more scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities than any other provider to help make your study abroad experience a reality. Simply fill out the CIEE Scholarships and Grants application along with your program application. You will be considered for every scholarship and grant you are eligible to receive.

There are scholarships for studying abroad applicable to CU Boulder programs. Contact the Education Abroad Office for further information.

Take it from your fellow students...

  • "CIEE does a great job with integrating a true cultural experience in a variety of ways. Inclusive and supportive program!"

    Nejat K., Rabat, Fall ’17 Language & Culture

  • "The entire time here has been incredible and absolutely life changing!"

    Soraya Y. Spring ’18 Open Campus, Cape Town

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