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
- Milan, Italy
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
The perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Italian culture.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Rome program is the perfect chance to earn credits.
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Study Program
Spend your summer in Milan, the vibrant center for the arts and Italy’s business and fashion capital. Milan is defined by an elegant combination of Italian style and modern innovation.
- Art Capital
- Small City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
Immerse yourself in Rome’s rich culture
- Ancient City
- Big City
- Tokyo, Japan
- Study Program
You’ve got one amazing global adventure
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Volunteering
- Kyoto, Japan
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Study abroad in Kyoto – one of Japan’s most traditional cities – in CIEE’s Open Campus Block program.
- Ancient City
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
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
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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