Faculty-led Study Abroad

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The UCCS College of Business offers multiple opportunities to travel, study, and explore with faculty. Ideal for first-time international travelers, language students, individuals with limited time and/or travel expenses. Available for credit or non-credit seeking undergraduate and graduate students. 

Questions about an upcoming trip? Contact Carol Finnegan (cfinnega@uccs.edu). 

Dublin: November 2026

Course and Credit Information 

3 credit Dublin Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit. 

Eligibility 

All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.

Dates 

November 19 - 28, 2026

Itinerary 

· Thursday, November 19th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs

· Friday, November 20th -  Arrive in Dublin, Trinity College with Book of Kells tour, Welcome Dinner  

· Saturday, November 21st - Castle and Guinness Storehouse tours 

· Sunday, November 22nd - EPIC and Dublinia museums  

· Monday, November 23rd - Two company visits

· Tuesday, November 24th - Two company visits

· Wednesday, November 25th - Kilmainham Gaol and National Museum of Ireland tours 

· Thursday, November 26th - Belfast day trip

· Friday, November 27th - Free day to explore Dublin

· Saturday, November 28th – Fly home

Cost and Payment Estimate 

 

No more than $2,690 including International Affairs (IA) fee.

Fee

Amount

Due Date

UCCS IA Application Fee

$250

August 20. 2026

WS Non-Refundable Deposits

$TBD

September 3, 2026

Final WS Trip Payment, including Belfast Tours**

$2,440 (maximum*)

October 5, 2026

 

Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students would be responsible for paying for the entry visas for Europe (ETIAS) and the UK (ETA) when applicable.

*If more than 14 students go on trip, the price goes down.

** The Black Cab tours are priced by taxi, but we don’t know in advance how many taxis the group will need.

Housing

All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (unless they pay separately for a single-supplement of ~ $1,000).

Passports and Visas

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund. 

Health and Safety 

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The  U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information. 

Application Deadline

August 20, 2025.

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City of Dublin

Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo: January 2027

Course and Credit Information 

3 credit Japan Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit. 

Eligibility 

All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll. Registration is limited to 20 students.

Dates 

January 4/5 - 15, 2027

Itinerary 

· Monday, January 4th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs

· Tuesday, January 5th - Flying to Asia

· Wednesday, January 6th - Arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) before 12 PM (local time), transit to Kyoto, neighborhood walking tour

· Thursday, January 7th - Tea ceremony, Kyoto National Museum, welcome dinner

· Friday, January 8th - Osaka Castle, Shiseido Osaka Ibaraki Factory (for credit seeking students only)/Shinsekai district (non-credit)

· Saturday, January 9th - Arashiyama district bamboo forest, bullet train to Tokyo, Miraikan Museum

· Sunday, January 10th - Sensoji temple, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing

· Monday, January 11th - Trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

· Tuesday, January 12th - Business presentation, Kikkoman Soy Sauce factory

· Wednesday, January 13th - Yokohama Museum of Art, Fujisawa Smart City (for credit seeking students only)/Cup Noodles Museum and Wonderia Yokohama (non-credit), dinner in Yokohama China Town

· Thursday, January 14th – Free day to explore Tokyo

· Friday, January 15th – Fly home from Tokyo (Haneda or Narita airport)

 

Cost and Payment Estimate 

No more than $2,925 including International Affairs (IA) fee.

Fee

Amount

Due Date

UCCS IA Application Fee

$225

September 4, 2026

API Non-Refundable Deposits

$500

September 22, 2026

Final API Trip Payment

$2,200 (maximum*)

November 6, 2026

 

Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students are responsible for paying for transit to hotel upon arrival and to airport on departure. If students arrive before the program starts (January 6th) they are responsible for their own costs.

Housing

All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (triple occupancy).

Passports and Visas

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund. 

Health and Safety 

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The  U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information. 

Application Deadline

September 4, 2026.

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City of Tokyo

Berlin: March 2027

Course and Credit Information 

3 credit Berlin Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit. 

Eligibility 

All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.

Dates 

March 19 - 28, 2027

Itinerary 

· Friday, March 19th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs

· Saturday, March 20th - Arrive in Berlin

· Sunday, March 21st - TBD

· Monday, March 22nd - TBD

· Tuesday, March 23rd - TBD

· Wednesday, March 24th - TBD

· Thursday, March 25th - TBD

· Friday, March 26th - TBD

· Saturday, March 27th - Free day to explore Berlin

· Sunday, March 28th – Fly home

Cost and Payment Estimate 

TBD

No more than $x,xxx including International Affairs (IA) fee.

Fee

Amount

Due Date

UCCS IA Application Fee

$TBD

TBD

Non-Refundable Deposits

$TBD

TBD

Final Trip Payment, including Belfast Tours**

$TBD

Around January 1st, 2027

 

Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students would be responsible for paying for the entry visas for Europe (ETIAS) when applicable.

*If more than 14 students go on trip, the price goes down.

Housing

All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (unless they pay separately for a single-supplement of ~ $1,000).

Passports and Visas

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund. 

Health and Safety 

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The  U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information. 

Application Deadline

TBD

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City of Berlin

Panama: Spummer 2027

Course Information

INTB 3613 Panama Introduction to International Consulting.

Eligibility 

All students must be able to meet in person up to 5 days before the trip. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.

Dates

TBD, 3-week course with 1 week in Panama

Itinerary

TBD

Trip Cost and Payment Estimate 

TBD

Panama costs include international airfare and room and boarding.

Course credit not included in program fees.

Housing

All housing accommodations are in a hotel/hostel with breakfast provided, students will share rooms.

Passports and Visas

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund. 

Health and Safety 

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The  U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information. 

Application Deadline

More information coming soon!

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Spain: November 2027

Course and Credit Information 

3 credit Madrid Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit. 

Eligibility 

All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.

Dates 

November 18 - 27, 2027

Itinerary 

· Thursday, November 18th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs

· Friday, November 19th - Arrive in Madrid

· Saturday, November 20th - TBD

· Sunday, November 21st - TBD

· Monday, November 22nd - TBD

· Tuesday, November 23rd - TBD

· Wednesday, November 24th - TBD

· Thursday, November 25th - TBD

· Friday, November 26th - Free day to explore Berlin

· Saturday, November 27th – Fly home

Cost and Payment Estimate 

TBD

No more than $x,xxx including International Affairs (IA) fee.

Fee

Amount

Due Date

UCCS IA Application Fee

$TBD

TBD

Non-Refundable Deposits

$TBD

TBD

Final Trip Payment, including Belfast Tours**

$TBD

Around January 1st, 2027

 

Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students would be responsible for paying for the entry visas for Europe (ETIAS) when applicable.

*If more than 14 students go on trip, the price goes down.

Housing

All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (unless they pay separately for a single-supplement of ~ $1,000).

Passports and Visas

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund. 

Health and Safety 

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The  U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information. 

Application Deadline

TBD

Apply Now
City of Madrid

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