About Us

Part of the Office of Undergraduate Education, Education Abroad (EA) serves over 2,500 CU Boulder students annually. 

Established in 1960, EA administers hundreds of programs including exchanges, faculty-led, internships, research, and field study programs in more than 60 countries around the world.  We also serve as a resource for the campus community and support academic units, faculty, and staff as they contribute to CU Boulder’s global initiatives and retention efforts.

The Education Abroad team supports students with:

  • Program selection and application
  • Academic planning
  • Pre-departure preparations
  • Facilitating the application of federal, state, and institutional financial aid towards the program fee
  • Providing additional scholarship funding
  • Health and safety oversight and support
  • Ongoing support while abroad and after returning to CU Boulder

Education Abroad places a high priority on serving a diverse student body. We welcome applications from members of various groups which have traditionally been under-represented in education abroad, including first generation college students, LGBTQ students, student athletes, students with disabilities, students of color, and older students who have followed non-traditional paths to higher education.

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Support Education Abroad

Donate to Education Abroad Scholarships*

Donate to CU in DC Scholarships**

*Search for "Education Abroad" in the Gift Designation search bar to find the Education Abroad Fund
**Search for "CU in D.C." in the Gift Designation search bar to find the CU in D.C. Program Fund

Vision

We envision a future in which an education abroad experience is recognized as an essential component in achieving CU Boulder’s strategy to be a global research and education leader intent on transforming individuals, communities and the entire human experience.

Mission

Our mission is to provide all students with global, positively challenging, inclusive academic learning experiences. We promote intercultural exchange through our program portfolio, enabling students to engage thoughtfully with other cultures, build personal and professional skills, and impact their host and home communities meaningfully.

Goals

  • Ensure access to education abroad opportunities for all traditionally underrepresented students
  • Minimize financial barriers by offering affordable programs and increasing need-based scholarship opportunities
  • Maximize the diversity of global perspectives on campus by increasing student participation in programs in non-traditional locations
  • Increase collaboration with campus departments and international education partners to support the needs and well-being of students
  • Engage students early in their academic careers
  • Center environmental and social responsibility in our work

Core Values

  • Access & Inclusion
  • Collaboration
  • Compassion
  • Curiosity
  • Equity
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Learning & Growth
  • Sustainability
  • Well-being

Oversight Organizations & Affiliations

We adhere to best practices in the field, including the Forum’s on Education Abroad’s Standards for Good Practice for Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management, recognized by the U.S. federal government as the Standards Development Organization for Education Abroad.

CU Boulder governing bodies:

National affiliations: