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Study Abroad for CU Boulder Students
Imagine Where Your Studies Will Take You!
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.
Explore programs. Connect with Campus Ambassadors. Apply for scholarships. Submit your CIEE application. All in one place: The CIEE mobile app.
Explore CU Boulder-approved CIEE study abroad programs!
113 Programs Found
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- Lisbon, Portugal
- Study Program
Come explore Portuguese culture and history
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
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- Study Program
Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at SMU’s tropical, urban campus. Study in one of the world’s most competitive economies.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Experience all that Singapore has to offer and customize a study abroad program that fits your academic goals, schedule, and budget.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
The island-state of Singapore lies one degree north of the equator in Southeast Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Arabic, and Indian cultures and religions.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
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- Study Program
Spend your summer immersed in the vibrant and culturally rich environment of Singapore, a bustling city-state that exemplifies economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and efficient governance.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
It’s an experience that’s sure to stick with you for life.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Mountains to Hike
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.
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.
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