The University of Colorado at Boulder is no exception, offering over 140 different opportunities each year in 65 countries around the world. A few of these programs offer graduate credit as do occasional programs offered by other US institutions. A few universities sponsor programs specifically for graduate students and a very limited number offer full graduate degrees abroad. However, these graduate programs are the exception rather than the rule. Graduate students work under considerably different regulations than undergraduates, and these regulations change the conditions for overseas study.
Financial considerations are also different, as are possibilities for fellowships or scholarships.
This section attempts to outline the limitations as well as the opportunities for international study and research, and assist graduate students looking for an educational experience overseas. With the exception of an MFA, no more than nine credit hours can be transferred to UCB to apply toward a Master's Degree. Ph.D. students should check with their departments for transfer hour limits, although there is a general limit of 21 transfer hours for Ph.D. students. All transfers of credit must be approved by the department and the Graduate School. Students must consult with their department and their advisor far in advance about overseas study if they hope to transfer course work to UCB which would apply to an advanced degree.