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DU Quarter/Semester Programs

The DU Study Abroad Office coordinates several quarter/semester exchange programs that are available to graduate students, provided you meet the program’s language requirements (if applicable). These programs include CEMA University (Argentina), MICEFA (France), University of Tübingen (Germany), and University of Bologna (Italy). DU is also a member of ISEP (International Student Exchange Program), a worldwide network of universities. Some ISEP members offer graduate-level courses. Students participating on DU exchange programs will pay DU tuition (12 credits), the DU Technology fee, and DU housing and meals if housing and meals are provided by the program.

Some academic departments also coordinate their own exchange programs, so check with your department for more information.

DU Summer/Interterm Programs

The DU Study Abroad Office coordinates several International Service Learning Programs available to graduate students, as well as the Culture and Politics in Costa Rica program.

Many academic units offer their own international courses, which vary by term. For example, the Graduate School of Social Work typically offers several international courses for its students including Global Relations and Poverty in Mexico and Social Work from a Chinese Perspective. The Josef Korbel School of International Studies offers a summer human rights program in Jerusalem. The Daniels College of Business embeds an international experience in its IMBA program, offers global options for the MBA Enterprise Solutions course, and coordinates other international travel courses in fields such as Management and Real Estate/Construction Management.

Check with your academic department to see if they offer international courses. Some DU international summer/interterm programs are coordinated by the Office of Special Community Programs. The cost of DU-sponsored programs varies, but typically includes DU tuition plus travel-related costs.

Non-DU Programs

You may also opt to participate in a non-DU program. This may be a program sponsored by another U.S. university, a study abroad program provider, or direct enrollment in a university abroad. It is important to examine the level of courses offered when searching for programs, as many study abroad programs only offer undergraduate credit. There are many opportunities for graduate students to enroll directly in a university abroad, provided you are proficient in the language of instruction. If you participate in a non-DU program, you will pay the program cost directly to the program sponsor/university. If participating in a program for credit, you will be registered at DU in a study abroad placeholder course, and will pay a $50 Study Abroad Administrative fee (2009-10 cost) plus the DU Technology Fee. To research options, you may use the websites listed below. The Study Abroad Office also has some reference materials that can be used to search for programs. If you have a particular destination in mind and are interested in direct enrollment options, you can also search for universities in that country and go directly to their websites. Your professors and advisors may be useful in identifying institutions abroad that are known for their expertise in your academic field.

Researching International Options