Enrollment at a University Abroad

Enrolling at a university abroad enables students to take courses at a host university with local students. There are three ways to do this:

1. Enroll at a university in an English-speaking country with instruction in English
   • E.g. TEAN New Zealand: Dunedin University of Otago
2. Enroll at a university in a non-English speaking country with instruction in English
   • E.g. CIEE South Korea: Seoul Yonsei University
3. Enroll at a university in a non-English-speaking country with instruction in the local language. This requires a high level of language proficiency (see program webpages for prerequisites).
   • E.g. CIEE Spain: Seville Advanced Liberal Arts

You will:

• Experience local university life
• Choose from a wide range of courses
• Meet locals your age
• Immerse in the language and culture of the host country
• Be independent and self-sufficient

Note that:

• You must be proficient in the language of the host country before departure if instruction is not in English
• Due to differences in academic calendars, it may not always be possible to do the program for only one semester
• Teaching styles and classroom expectations may differ significantly from the U.S.

 

Exchanges

Enrollment at a university abroad encompasses most exchange programs. Exchange programs involve reciprocal agreements between CU Boulder and partner universities abroad. CU Boulder students spend a semester or year at a partner institution abroad and students from the partner institution come to CU Boulder in exchange.

Key acronyms to look for: EAE

Note that:
 

• Exchanges often provide a higher level of independence than other programs
• Exchanges program fees are around in-state tuition
• You enroll directly in a high-quality academic institution abroad
• Students who come to CU enrich our campus community

Some programs are set up to offer exchange positions exclusively and others offer both exchange and non-exchange positions. In cases where both are offered, exchange positions can be viewed similarly to scholarships in that while they are available, they are not guaranteed. Students must be prepared to pay non-exchange fees for these programs.  Compare exchange and non-exchange fees for programs offering both options on the Program Costs page. See an Education Abroad Advisor for more information about the availability of exchange positions on specific programs.