
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Want to Go Abroad?
CU offers numerous study abroad options all around the globe. Some programs are as short as two weeks in duration, and others can take you abroad for a full academic year. You can take courses in English or in a foreign language of your choice, and you can even study abroad more than once and in multiple locations!
If you want to study abroad, start planning early, and save as many of your elective and H/SS requirements as possible, as these are the easiest courses to transfer back to CU.
Explore Your Major
- Aerospace Engineering (Global + Co-op Track)
- Applied Mathematics & Engineering Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering
- Chemical & Biological Engineering
- Computer, Electrical, & Energy Engineering
- Computer Science
- Engineering Plus
- Mechanical Engineering
- Creative Technology and Design
Semester study abroad programming is not available for aerospace engineering students on a four-year graduation plan. However, you can now declare the five-year Global + Co-op track, which allows you to earn a BS in aerospace engineering sciences with a minor in computer science. You will benefit from robust training in CS, significant experience abroad, and in-depth career exposure before you graduate! Plus, you won't pay tuition during your Co-op semester and can expect to be paid for your work.
Study abroad options for this program are the same as those for computer science majors (click on their tab below), and you'll focus on coursework toward your CS minor and outstanding H&SS coursework.
- During your first three years, you will follow the same aerospace undergraduate curriculum as your peers while also completing prerequisite and foundation courses for the CS minor.
- Early in the spring semester of your third year, you will declare the Global + Co-op track and apply to study abroad the following fall semester. You must have a 3.0 GPA to declare this track to ensure the competitiveness of your co-op application!
- During the fall semester of your fourth year, you will participate in a computer science-focused semester study abroad program.
- In the spring semester of your fourth year, you will return to the U.S. to participate in a full-time, industry-based co-op. CU cannot guarantee you a co-op placement but will provide resources to guide your application.
- You will return to CU for full-time study in your fifth year to complete any outstanding requirements for your aerospace engineering degree and computer science minor.
Where Can I Go?
There are 14 recommended universities in 8 different countries.
Europe
- Arcadia Scotland: University of Edinburgh
- Lancaster University, England
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- University of Sussex, England
- University of East Anglia, England
- Uppsala University, Sweden
Asia
Africa
Oceania
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Where Can I Go?
There are 10 recommended universities in 8 different countries. Please note that program offerings are subject to change due to the fact that the Biological Engineering major is new.
Europe
- Arcadia Scotland: University of Glasgow
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(also offered through CIEE Spain) - DIS Stockholm, Sweden
Asia
- Korea University, South Korea
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(Program suspended until further notice) - National University of Singapore
Oceania
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When Can I Go?
CVEN: The best time to study abroad as a civil engineer is spring semester of your junior year. The fall semester of your junior year can also work with careful planning--please consult with your academic advisor.
EVEN: The best time to study abroad as an environmental engineer is spring semester of your sophomore year. Either semester of junior year can also work with careful planning.
AREN: The best time to study abroad as an architectural engineer is fall semester of your junior year, but it will require careful planning. Please consult with your academic advisor.
Where Can I Go?
There are 19 recommended universities in 13 different countries.
Europe
- Arcadia Scotland: University of Edinburgh
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(Also offered through CIEE Spain) - Munich University of Applied Science, Germany
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- DIS Copenhagen, Denmark
- Comillas University, Spain
Asia
- CIEE South Korea: Seoul Yonsei University
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(Program suspended until further notice) - National ChiaoTung University, Taiwan
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
Oceania
- TEAN Australia: University of Melbourne
- University of Canterbury, New Zealand
(Also offered through TEAN New Zealand) - University of New South Wales, Australia
- University of Wollongong, Australia
- TEAN Australia: Queensland University of Technology
- Monash University, Australia
- TEAN Australia: Griffith University – Gold Coast
Africa
South America
When Can I Go?
CHEN: The best time to study abroad is fall semester of your junior year, but spring semster is also possible if planned carefully (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand). Sophomore year study abroad is possible at Monash University and ISA Spain.
CBEN: The only junior year study aborad option is fall semester (Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore). Sophomore year study abroad is possible at Monash University and ISA Spain.
Where Can I Go?
There are 6 recommended universities in 5 different countries.
Europe
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- ISA Spain: Polytechnic University of Valencia (fall semester of sophomore year only!)
Oceania
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Where Can I Go?
There are 16 recommended universities in 13 different countries.
Europe
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(also offered through CIEE Spain) - Lancaster University, England
- Munich University of Applied Science, Germany
- University of Sussex, England
- Georgia Tech - Lorraine, France
- Queen Mary University of London
(also offered through ISA England) - University College Dublin, Ireland
- Comillas University, Spain
Asia
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(Program suspended until further notice) - IES Shanghai Engineering Program: UM-SJTU Joint Institute
(Program suspended until further notice) - National ChiaoTung University, Taiwan
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
Oceania
- University of Canterbury, New Zealand
(Also offered through TEAN New Zealand) - University of Wollongong, Australia
Africa
South America
Where Can I Go?
There are 23 recommended universities for computer science majors in 14 different countries.
Europe
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(Also offered through CIEE Spain) - Lancaster University, England
- Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
- Munich University of Applied Science, Germany
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- University of Sussex, England
- University of East Anglia, England
- Uppsala University, Sweden
- Georgia Tech - Lorraine, France
- University of Manchester, England
- DIS Copenhagen, Denmark
- Queen Mary University of London
(also offered through ISA England)
Asia
- CIEE Singapore
- CIEE South Korea: Seoul Yonsei University
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(Program suspended until further notice) - National ChiaoTung University, Taiwan
Oceania
- TEAN Australia: University of Melbourne
- University of Canterbury, New Zealand
(Also offered through TEAN New Zealand) - University of New South Wales, Australia
- University of Wollongong, Australia
- University of Otago, New Zealand
- Monash University, Australia
Africa
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Engineering Plus majors can study abroad all over the world! Since each e+ major follows a different curricular path, e+ students should explore program options based on their e+ emphasis. For example, an e+ major with an emphasis in mechanical engineering should focus on the programs listed for mechanical engineering majors. Using the pre-approved course database, e+ students can find e+ core courses (GEEN) taught abroad as well as courses associated with their emphasis (e.g. ECEN, EVEN, MCEN, etc.). Finally, a number of e+ concentrations also offer coursework abroad, maximizing study abroad opportunities for e+ students.
When should I go?
Depending on your particular degree plan, either semester of your sophomore or junior year should be feasible for a study abroad semester.
Where can I go?
There are 16 recommended universities in 14 different countries.
Europe
- University of Sussex, England
- Georgia Tech - Lorraine, France
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- Comillas Pontifical University, Spain
- University of Manchester, England
Asia
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(Program suspended until further notice) - IES Shanghai: UM-SJTU Joint Institute
(Program suspended until further notice) - National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
- National University of Singapore
- Korea University, South Korea
Oceania
- University of Canterbury, New Zealand
(Also offered through TEAN New Zealand) - University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- University of Melbourne
- Monash University, Australia
Africa
South America
When Should I Go?
The best time to study abroad as a mechanical engineer is fall semester junior year. Spring semesters of your sophomore or junior year are also good times to study abroad, if planned appropriately.
Where Can I Go?
There are 26 recommended universities in 15 different countries.
Europe
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(Also offered through CIEE Spain) - University of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Lancaster University, England
- Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany
- Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- University of Sussex, England
- Comillas Pontifical University, Spain
- Georgia Tech-Lorraine, France
- University of Manchester, England
Asia
- Korea University, South Korea
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(suspended until furhter notice) - National University of Singapore
- Yonsei University, South Korea
- IES Engineering: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
(suspended until furhter notice) - National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Africa
South America
Oceania
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Where can I go?
There are 19 recommended universities in 12 different countries.
Europe
- University of Sussex, England
- Arcadia Scotland: University of Edinburgh, England
- CIEE Czech Republic
- CIEE Germany: Berlin Open Campus
- Lancaster University, England
- Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
(Also offered through CIEE Spain) - University of East Anglia, England
- Uppsala University, Sweden
- DIS Denmark: Copenhagen
- DIS Sweden: Stockholm
- ISA Ireland: National University of Ireland Galway
- Queen Mary University of London
(also offered through ISA England) - Syracuse University, England
Asia
Oceania
- University of Wollongong
- TEAN Australia: Queensland University of Technology
- TEAN New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington
Africa
The Basics

Academics
There are pre-approved courses from each engineering curriculum that count directly towards your degree, as well as dozens of Technical Electives and H&SS courses that help you can stay on track for graduation. You can always apply to get a new course approved and credit can also be awarded for an international research position or internship.

Finances
The cost of an international experience depends on program type, location, and duration, but there are affordable options all over the world. You can apply most of your CU financial aid & scholarships on a program abroad, and there are also a number of scholarships available especially for study abroad. Explore and compare different program costs here, or read through the study abroad FAQs.
Next Steps
- Meet with your degree advisor to plan the academics of your study abroad.
- Visit the Education Abroad Website to complete Study Abroad 101 and learn more about program options, pre-approved courses, financial aid and more!
- Meet with an advisor in the Study Abroad Offices in the C4C to discuss any questions and begin the application process.
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Two Ways to Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea
University of Wollongong - A Virtual and In-Person Experience
Uppsala University - A Semester in Uppsala, Sweden
Comillas Pontifical University
Two Ways to Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia
Read more about study abroad experiences on the Program Testimonials page.
A group of students posing for a photo while visiting West Lake in Hangzhou, China.
Deadlines
- Spring: (Sept. 1 - Oct. 1)
- Fall or Summer: (Feb. 1 - March 1)
Dates Vary by Program
Kiki Garthwaite (TAM) & Elise Brizes (Chemical) at Palau Padar in Komodo NP, Indonesia.
Jared Campbell (Mechanical) descends the steps at Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary.