Program Types

CU Denver | Anschutz offers over 30 faculty-led Global Study programs during Winter, Maymester, and Summer terms each year. These programs range from two to four weeks in duration, and from two to six credits. These programs are CU Denver | Anschutz courses, taught by CU Denver | Anschutz faculty, and all take place in another country. The credits earned fall under a predetermined CU Denver | Anschutz course number, so there is no need to worry about transfer of credit. Program availability varies from year to year.

CU Denver offers two Semester Programs: Bridging Global Divides in Berlin and Semester in Beijing. The Bridging Global Divides program in Berlin offers up to 15 credit hours of courses from both CLAS & SPA. Courses change each semester but can include PSCI, SOCY, HIST, PUAD, or CRJU. Students who participate in Semester in Beijing choose their classes from a list of pre-approved courses including Communication, Economics, English, Political Science, Math, Philosophy, etc.

Learn how to apply for CU Denver |Anschutz Global and Semester programs here.

Students may also study abroad on non-CU Denver programs offered by study abroad companies, commonly known as “third-party providers.” Third-party providers boast programs all over the world, for every major, and for varying lengths of time (two weeks to a full academic year). Students studying on third-party programs are required to meet with a study abroad advisor in the Office of Global Education (OGE) to discuss the process before submitting an application. Note that students will have to submit two applications for third-party programs: the CU Denver study abroad application and the specific third-party provider’s application on their website. To ensure the transfer of study abroad credits back to CU Denver, OGE will facilitate the course approval process alongside students’ academic advisors prior to students’ departure.

Learn how to apply for Third-Party Provider Programs here.

Affiliate Providers

CU Denver is proud to be formally affiliated with the following study abroad providers. These providers were chosen as affiliates based on their outstanding reputation for high-quality international academic offerings and commitment to health, safety, and affordability. These providers prove the most popular choices among CU Denver students. As a student at an affiliate university (CU Denver), you may have access to special scholarships from the providers. Click on the logos below to learn more about each organization.

Over the past 45 years, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) has become one of the top art and design schools in Italy. SRISA’s highly personalized instruction and experiential learning conforms to the expectations and requirements of an American university curriculum. Courses are taught in English and programs are enhanced with extra-curricular activities, art exhibits, field trips, cultural seminars, beyond-the-classroom learning, guest lecturers, museum visits, student art shows, fashion shows, and more.	CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad organization that transforms lives and helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2022, we are proud to be one of the oldest and largest study abroad organizations offering over 150 study/intern/teach abroad programs in more than 30 different locations worldwide. As a nonprofit, we also offer millions in scholarships and grants each year to help increase access to study abroad. In short, CIEE changes lives, and our alumni change the world. The World is our classroom. Join us!	Our team of extraordinary people around the world truly care about the success and well-being of our participants. We offer meaningful journeys abroad that meet high academic standards, are culturally engaging, tailored to individual students’ interests and, of course, full of adventure! With more than 25 years of welcoming students to Asia Pacific and a dedicated on-the-ground staff, we’re experts at what we do and have strong partnerships with leading universities throughout the world. We completely manage our students’ experiences from beginning to end while still fully encouraging our students to explore and grow, both independently and as a group. Come join us abroad!
USAC is an award-winning international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs in over 50 programs throughout the world. With in-person and virtual offerings to choose from, USAC helps students to gain global perspective while setting yourself apart from your peers and setting yourself up for future success.	Studying abroad is more than just an academic experience — it’s a life experience. With nine study centers and over 40 partner programs located throughout Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa, CEA’s programs focus on a student-centered curriculum, global competence, cultural immersion, and academic excellence.	Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS on one of our study abroad or internship programs in Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Our program fees are guaranteed in U.S. dollars and are all-inclusive, making it simple for you to experience all that the world has to offer. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you don’t even have to know a foreign language to study abroad.
Barcelona SAE is a boutique study abroad and internship program that provides personalized attention and focuses on this beautiful Mediterranean city that we call home. Ask any of our alumni and you’ll learn about their unforgettable academic, cultural, and professional experience – one that was beneficial not only during their time in Barcelona but has given them a personal and professional advantage for the rest of their lives.	We know more about studying abroad in Asia Pacific than anyone else. It’s all we have done since 1995 and our team has lived, studied, worked, and travelled extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. All our semester and summer programs along with our company practices are intentionally designed to be environmentally, socially, and culturally responsible, honoring and, protecting the planet and its people for generations to come.	At CIS Abroad, our lives were transformed by international experiences. So we provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens. We send thousands of students abroad each year on meaningful study and intern abroad experiences to dozens of locations in Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa, and Central & South America. CIS programs are affordable, easy to apply to, offer 24/7 onsite support, and work for almost any major.
With the world as its classroom and more than 55 years of experience, Semester at Sea integrates multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on field experience for meaningful engagement in the global community. Over a 100-day voyage on a shipboard campus, students are offered a wide variety of coursework from 20-25 fields of study that are integrated with relevant field classes in up to a dozen countries, allowing for an experiential, comparative education that is truly global.	Arcos Learning Abroad (Arcos) offers Spanish-language focused programs in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Students can choose from Spanish language courses, electives, and internships during semester, summer, and winter break terms. Arcos is known for its personable, student-focused style of programming.	Academic Programs International (API) is an experiential learning and study abroad provider dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, enriching international and virtual learning experiences that deepen the student’s cultural understanding and accelerate their career opportunities. API’s extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural, and linguistic learning. Within the supportive and inclusive environment of API programs, participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.

Over the past 45 years, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) has become one of the top art and design schools in Italy. SRISA’s highly personalized instruction and experiential learning conforms to the expectations and requirements of an American university curriculum. Courses are taught in English and programs are enhanced with extra-curricular activities, art exhibits, field trips, cultural seminars, beyond-the-classroom learning, guest lecturers, museum visits, student art shows, fashion shows, and more.	CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad organization that transforms lives and helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2022, we are proud to be one of the oldest and largest study abroad organizations offering over 150 study/intern/teach abroad programs in more than 30 different locations worldwide. As a nonprofit, we also offer millions in scholarships and grants each year to help increase access to study abroad. In short, CIEE changes lives, and our alumni change the world. The World is our classroom. Join us!
Our team of extraordinary people around the world truly care about the success and well-being of our participants. We offer meaningful journeys abroad that meet high academic standards, are culturally engaging, tailored to individual students’ interests and, of course, full of adventure! With more than 25 years of welcoming students to Asia Pacific and a dedicated on-the-ground staff, we’re experts at what we do and have strong partnerships with leading universities throughout the world. We completely manage our students’ experiences from beginning to end while still fully encouraging our students to explore and grow, both independently and as a group. Come join us abroad!	Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS on one of our study abroad or internship programs in Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Our program fees are guaranteed in U.S. dollars and are all-inclusive, making it simple for you to experience all that the world has to offer. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you don’t even have to know a foreign language to study abroad.
Studying abroad is more than just an academic experience — it’s a life experience. With nine study centers and over 40 partner programs located throughout Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa, CEA’s programs focus on a student-centered curriculum, global competence, cultural immersion, and academic excellence.	USAC is an award-winning international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs in over 50 programs throughout the world. With in-person and virtual offerings to choose from, USAC helps students to gain global perspective while setting yourself apart from your peers and setting yourself up for future success.
Barcelona SAE is a boutique study abroad and internship program that provides personalized attention and focuses on this beautiful Mediterranean city that we call home. Ask any of our alumni and you’ll learn about their unforgettable academic, cultural, and professional experience – one that was beneficial not only during their time in Barcelona but has given them a personal and professional advantage for the rest of their lives.	We know more about studying abroad in Asia Pacific than anyone else. It’s all we have done since 1995 and our team has lived, studied, worked, and travelled extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. All our semester and summer programs along with our company practices are intentionally designed to be environmentally, socially, and culturally responsible, honoring and, protecting the planet and its people for generations to come.
At CIS Abroad, our lives were transformed by international experiences. So we provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens. We send thousands of students abroad each year on meaningful study and intern abroad experiences to dozens of locations in Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa, and Central & South America. CIS programs are affordable, easy to apply to, offer 24/7 onsite support, and work for almost any major.	With the world as its classroom and more than 55 years of experience, Semester at Sea integrates multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on field experience for meaningful engagement in the global community. Over a 100-day voyage on a shipboard campus, students are offered a wide variety of coursework from 20-25 fields of study that are integrated with relevant field classes in up to a dozen countries, allowing for an experiential, comparative education that is truly global.
Arcos Learning Abroad (Arcos) offers Spanish-language focused programs in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Students can choose from Spanish language courses, electives, and internships during semester, summer, and winter break terms. Arcos is known for its personable, student-focused style of programming.	Academic Programs International (API) is an experiential learning and study abroad provider dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, enriching international and virtual learning experiences that deepen the student’s cultural understanding and accelerate their career opportunities. API’s extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural, and linguistic learning. Within the supportive and inclusive environment of API programs, participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.

Approved Providers

In addition to the Affiliate Providers listed above, CU Denver has vetted nine other third-party providers and added them to our portfolio of study abroad choices for students. Click on the links below to browse each provider’s program offerings.

Non-Approved CU Denver Study Abroad Programs

OGE has invested significant resources to offer a wide range of study abroad offerings that reflect the diversity of our students' interests and meet their academic needs. If a student feels strongly about participating on a non-CU Denver study abroad program that is not on the university's list of affiliate or approved programs, they must complete a “Petition for Non-Approved CU Denver Study Abroad Programs.” This option is available only to students who meet the CU Denver study abroad eligibility requirements and have a specific, clearly articulated academic need that cannot be met by any existing CU Denver study abroad offerings. Petitions must be supported by the student's major/minor or college/school advisor. For more information, including deadlines and a copy of the petition questions, click here.

Some students pursue international academic opportunities that do not fall into the above-mentioned categories of study abroad. These additional opportunities might include research abroad, conferences, field work, international language schools, and clinical rotations for graduate students in the medical fields.

All students going abroad for academic purposes must register with the Office of Global Education. In doing so, we can provide important health and safety resources such as international health insurance, safety workshops, and more.​ If you are planning on pursuing this option, please email [email protected] and indicate the following: name, school/college, country and intended dates of travel, purpose of travel. Each school/college may require additional steps for international travel, above and beyond the Global Education application.

The Boren Awards are scholarships of up to $25,000 for undergraduates and up to $30,000 for graduate fellowships for U.S. citizens who are planning to study a foreign language in an eligible world region. Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Award recipients also make a commitment to work in the U.S. federal government for a minimum of one year and are eligible for exclusive opportunities and preferential consideration for jobs in the federal government. For consideration, students must be matriculated in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or applying to graduate school and must be non-citizens of the destination location.