As an exchange student, there are a few things you need to know about going to the University of Colorado Boulder. Learn more about the location, the courses and student life!
Visit their website for more information about studying abroad at the University of Colorado Boulder!
Why CU Boulder?
Watch the University of Colorado Boulder’s video for international students, and a fun video the Fall 2019 Welcome Week.
Take a virtual tour of the Boulder Campus.
Less competitive *
The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students.
More information on important dates can be found on Boulder’s academic calendar.
As an exchange student at CU Boulder, you will find a wide range of academic disciplines available to you. Individual course descriptions can found in the university catalogue. Not every course listed is offered every semester so when making your selection, check what courses will be offered during the semester you plan to be at CU Boulder. Regardless of what courses you select, you must meet the prerequisites for each course.
Students who wish to study Engineering or Business must be QM engineering or business majors.
Psychology courses are very limited for exchange student so do not expect to enroll in upper-level Psychology courses.
If students want to enroll in any course that has a prerequisite listed, they will be required to work with the department/professor to request enrollment and submit proof that they have the background to be eligible to enroll.
Exchange students must maintain full-time student status, keeping in mind that a normal Undergraduate course load is 12 - 15 credit hours per semester (each course is usually worth 3 - 5 credits).
Find out more about credit transfer and grade conversions.
University housing in apartments: the Bear Creek apartments can be a very good choice for exchange students. Bear Creek is run by the university and offers many social activities in addition to housing. Accommodation is in self-catering, ensuite apartments for students who are beyond their first year of university study. You apply as an individual and will be matched with roommates(s). Although the normal contract is for 9 or 12 months, if you will only be here for a semester, Bear Creek will allow a contract for the semester only if space allows.
Off-campus housing: we strongly recommend that students who wish to live off-campus, arrive to find housing 1 - 2 weeks earlier than the date on the immigration document.
You can find general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in Colorado here.
Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.
For information on accessibility, please visit Boulder’s Disability Services website.
Take a look at the list of programs and support services designed for students.
University of Colorado Boulder:
CU Bolder - Pre-Arrival Brochure for International Students [PDF 5,543KB]