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To be eligible to study abroad at DU, you must be in good academic and judicial standing with the University. The additional requirements depend upon the type of program you apply to and are outlined below.

DU Partner Programs

DU has partnerships with over 150 study abroad programs and universities around the world. You may apply to any one of these programs, provided you meet their eligibility requirements. Some require a higher GPA than others; some require a certain level of proficiency in a foreign language; others require advanced study in certain areas. You can find each program's specific requirements on the DU Program Summaries.

Unaffiliated Programs

Unaffiliated program refers to any program with which DU does NOT have a formal arrangement or partnership. There are thousands! We provide you with a lot of information here about the different things you should consider when selecting an unaffiliated study abroad program. Read up! It will only take a few minutes of your time and save you a lot of time and trouble later on as you begin your search.

To be eligible to study abroad on an unaffiliated program, you must meet that program's specific eligibility requirements. Check to see what GPA is required, whether any language proficiency is needed, etc.

Once you've found a program—and before you apply—you must obtain approval from DU to accept the credits from the school or program. You do this by submitting an Unaffiliated Pre-approval form to the DU Office of International Education (OIE).