Why Study Abroad?
If you’re debating on whether or not to study abroad, here is a link with some useful statistics about students who take advantage of study abroad programs.
Credits
CU Denver students can earn degree credit while studying in Beijing for one semester, an academic year or longer, thus experiencing the fastest growing economy in the world while gaining practical intercultural communication knowledge, skills and experience.
While in Greece students participate in the course PHIL 3995 - Gods, Giants, and Philosophers (a 3-credit course). Daily Lectures with fieldwork, museums, archaeological sites, ancient greek language courses, and more…!
In Berlin, students participate in the course PHIL 4510/5510 - Philosophy of Nature (a 3-credit course). Other courses being offered are PSCI 4286/5286 - International Relations: War or Peace, PSCI 4365/5365 - Global Ecological Crisis, PSCI 4085/5085 - Comparative Governance: Environment and Society, and PSCI 3939 - Internship (optional) with Berlin Ecological Institute.
All three programs support student efforts towards major and minor completion.
If you have any questions please feel free to visit us or reach out to our Program Assistant.
Program Assistant:
John Brogan
Phone: (303) 315-7223
Physical Location
955 Lawrence St.
Plaza Building , Room M108
Semester in Berlin
Why Berlin?
Berlin has seen its fair share of hardship and tears, but also tremendous resilience and adaptability. Once at the frontlines of a deeply divided world, today Berlin has emerged as a democratic and diverse metropolis.
Once a fiercely contested battleground, today's Berlin offers solutions for a more peaceful world. Progressive and environmental politicans and advocates have found their home in Berlin. In this program, students take four undergraduate/graduate seminars that look at Europe's past and present security structures as well as environmental politics and policies. Students might also intern with an organization that focus either on environmental challenges or the integration of refugees in Germany's society. Other internships can be organized as well depending on students' interests and academic background.
Our local partner in Berlin is the world renowned Ecologic Institute, an environmental think tank.
In addition to excursions inside the city, students will also travel to Dessau’s Bauhaus and to Amsterdam’s Anne Frank house.
Classes will run from 9/18/2020 to 12/12/2020
Eligibility:
- CU Denver's Semester in Berlin program is open to all CU Denver students, as well as non-CU Denver students in good academic standing. Non-CU Denver students are not eligible to receive CU Denver credit for the internship component of the program. However, non-CU Denver students are encouraged to seek credit for the internship through their home instituion.
- Undergraduate GPA requirement: 2.75 at time of application.
- Graduate GPA requirement: 3.0 at time of application.
- German language proficiency is NOT required.
- Non-CU Denver applicants must review the Non-CU Denver Student Policy
The CU Denver Philosophy and Political Science departments have created a new study abroad oppurtunity for CU Denver students offering the courses listed below.
- PHIL 4510/5510 - Philosophy of Nature
- PSCI 4286/5286 - International Relations: War or Peace
- PSCI 4365/5365 - Global Ecological Crisis
- PSCI 4085/5085 - Comparative Governance: Environment and Society
- PSCI 3939 – Internship (Optional) with Berlin Ecological Institute
Check with your advisor to see which courses will apply to your Major or Minor requirements.
Exciting, Affordable Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's least expensive capital cities! It is filled with affordable restaurants, convenient public transportation, and unrivaled cultural scene. Musical performances from classical Bach to contemporary techno are accessible and very affordable for students.
Accommodation
- Students have the choice between living with a local host family or living in a shared apartment.
- Accommodations are within 10 minutes walk of Berlin's comprehensive public transportation system ("U-Bahn", "S-Bahn" trolly and buses).
- Students living with a host family will have a private room.
- 2 to 4 students will share apartments with living area, small kitchen, bathroom, and internet.
Transport Pass
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Students will be given a Transport Pass for Zones 1 and 2, valid for use on all of Berlin's public transportation network.
Excursions
- Overnight trip to Amsterdam.
- Overnight trip to Dessau.
Fall 2020 Program Price: Approximately $10,000
What this includes:
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12-15 undergraduate / graduate credits
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Shared accomodation during program in either apartments or with a host family
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Excursions in and around Berlin
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Excursion to Amsterdam!
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Public transportaion passes for program duration in zones 1 & 2
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International health and evacuation insurance
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Pre-departure orientation
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In-country orientation
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Support services in Denver and Berlin
What's not included:
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Airfare
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Meals
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Visa fees (US citizens DO NOT need to pay visa fees)
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Travel insurance
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Spending money
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Passport
Application Deadline February 15
Fill out your application now!
CU Denver Matson Scholasrhip
Contact Christoph Stefes for more information on how to apply.
Other Scholarships
Any of the following scholarships are also applicable towards the Semester in Berlin Program for CU and non-CU Denver students:
Financial Aid
- Financial aid packages can be used to cover the costs of this program. CU Denver students who receive financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their financial aid award for the Semester in Berlin Program. They can be reached at 303-315-1850 or Financialaid@ucdenver.edu.
- Financial aid package is based on fixed costs (tuition and room fees) and non-fixed budget estimate (food purchases, round trip airfare, books/personal expenses)
Christoph Stefes
Dr. Stefes' areas of specialty are political development (authoritarianism and democratization) with a regional focus on the former Soviet Union, esp. the South Caucasus and Central Asia. He has done research on corruption and informal institutions. He also teaches courses on European governments and European integration/EU studies. Finally, Dr. Stefes works on the political of renewable energy in Germany and the United States.
Contact: Christoph.Stefes@ucdenver.edu
Paul Viotti
I am a professor at Josef Korbel School of International Studies where I have taught since 1992. I have published a number of books and articles on foreign policy, national security, and international relations theory and have been active in the American Political Science and International Studies Associations and their International Security sections, presenting papers and chairing panels at their annual meetings. Before joining Korbel, I was on the political science faculty at the Air Force Academy (1972-92) where I was Deputy Department Head (1983-90) and Acting Head (1990-92). Retired from the Air Force as a Colonel in 1992 after some 30 years of service. Since 1978, I have been a member of the Denver Council on Foreign Relations, its president (1993-2003), Vice Chair (2003-17) and emeritus board member (2017-present). Finally, I am also on the Board of Advisors, Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces & Society, which I joined in 1977.
Contact: paul.viotti@du.edu
Jeff Golub
Jeffrey Golub specializes in Ancient Greek Philosophy (Aristotle and Skepticism in particular) and works in the areas of German Idealism (Kant, Schelling, and Hegel), Phenomenology, and thematic problems in 19th-20th Century Continental Philosophy. Dr. Golub teaches courses in the history of philosophy, social/political thought, ethics, aesthetics, and logic. Since 2011, he has lectured at both the CU Denver International College in Beijing, China, and the Downtown Denver campus, where among other activities he has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching (CLAS-NTTF) in 2017.
Contact: jeffrey.golub@ucdenver.edu
Stephanie Wunder
Stephanie Wunder works as a Senior Fellow and Coordinator for Land Use Policy & Coordinator Food Systems. She has been working for Ecologic Institute Berlin since 2003. Her work focuses on the transformation to sustainable food systems and sustainable land use practices. She also works on the question of how social innovations can contribute to sustainability transformations.
Stephanie Wunder frequently teaches for different international University programs. Since 2014, she has taught a course on "The Global Ecological Crisis" as part of University of Colorado Denver's annual study abroad program.
Gods, Giants and Philosophers
Coming Summer 2021!
Athens will be your classroom— a city where an unbroken linguistic, cultural, and philosophical tradition has lasted for over 2,000 years
Aside from the obvious advantage of studying material in the crucible of its origin, students will be able to experience first-hand the environments, the archaeological sites, and artistic legacies that serves as the backdrop for Classical philosophy.
Such things are often directly referenced in the ancient works, but they are merely abstract names or points on a map when read in isolation.
Being able to live and breathe such places creates an indelible connection between the works and the students, and it fosters far more lasting personal and intellectual links to the philosophy than it could from simply memorizing their history.
PHIL 3995: Gods, Giants, and Philosophers
Study Abroad Coming Summer 2021
June 8 - 30 2019
The course places students among the gods, the giants, and the philosophers of Ancient and Classical Greece through careful study of primary texts, introductory work in the ancient Greek
language, and archaeological site visits on the ground in Athens, Delphi, Sounion, Mycenae, Epidauros and Andros island.
- The class will contain a total of 15 lectures. 13 of these lectures will beheld for 3 hours every morning from Monday through Friday by the course leader, with a 15-20 minute break in the middle.
- While on Andros island, students will attend two 2-hour lectures by a guest lecturer (approx. 43 hours total lecture).
- The remainder of the time will be spent in the field, either at museums or touring architectural sites (approx. 10 hours total in the field).
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Three Approaches:History, Language, Philosophy
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The course will include:
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Athens
- Acropolis
- Agora Academy
- Lyceum
- Lykabettos Hill
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Cape Sounion/Temple
- National Archaeological Museum
- Starvos Foundation
Andros Island
- Batsi
- Chora
Argolis
- Ancient City
Epidaurus
- Ancient Theater
- Sanctuary of Asclepius
Delphi
- Temple of Apollo
- Sanctuary of Athena
- Delphi Museum
Program Costs - Approximately $5000
Costs Included in Tuition:
Tuition, OGE Fees, Travel Insurance, Faculty Support, On-Site Transportation, Museum Entrance Fees, Hotels, Morning Meals, Welcome and Farewell Gatherings
Costs not included in Tuition:
Airfare, Personal Expenses, Hotel Tax (3 euro per day), Passport fees (if not already a passport holder)
Application Deadline February 15, 2021
Fill out your application now!
List of Undergraduate Scholarships
Any of the following scholarships are also applicable towards the summer semester course for CU and non-CU Denver students:
Dr. Jeffrey A. Golub
Dr. Golub is a University of Colorado Denver alum. After obtaining his doctorate in philosophy he became an instructor for the University of Colorado Denver International College in Beijing China.
Ph.D. The New School for Social Research
Specialization in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Philosophy
Areas of Competence: German Idealism Phenomenology, 19th, 20th , Century , and Continental Philosophy
303-315-7223
Semester in Beijing
Coming Spring 2021!
With almost one-quarter of the Earth’s population, and the world’s fastest growing economy, China has become an ever-present factor in global politics and daily life affecting Americans.
Studying in China is a wonderful opportunity to explore the world's most populous country. You will experience China's unique blend of ancient and modern civilization, as well as its scenic beauty and bustling nightlife. Explore new places and meet other students from around the world, and you will find yourself opening your eyes not just to China, but to the whole world. The expansive size of China's territory means a tremendous variety of climates, cultures and landscapes await.
Chinese culture and people are extremely diverse and multicultural, consisting of 56 different ethnic groups. You will experience unique customs as you travel to different parts of China. Living and interacting with local Chinese and immersing yourself in Chinese society will provide you with a new way of visualizing the world and giving you the kind of insight that just does not come from textbooks.
The Semester in Beijing enables American and Chinese students to learn together in the International College Beijing, a joint program between CU Denver and China Agriculture University. CU Denver's International College Beijing program provides students with the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and its traditional roots.
Denver students can earn degree credit while studying at ICB for one semester, an academic year or longer, thus experiencing the fastest growing economy in the world while gaining practical intercultural communication knowledge, skills and experience.
The Department of Philosophy proudly participates in CU Denver's Study Abroad Program in Beijing, China. The Semester in Beijing Program offers a Minor in Philosophy, along with several elective courses.
International College at Beijing (ICB) is an English-taught degree program with courses in both the U.S. and in Beijing. ICB was founded on April 20, 1995, as the result of a joint venture educational program between China Agricultural University and the University of Colorado Denver—one of the first bilateral educational programs authorized by the Chinese government.
Life on Campus
Life at the China Agricultural University’s (CAU) International College is rich for both American and Chinese students. CAU campus population of 20,000 is located in the Haidian district, home to Beijing’s best universities. Both American and Chinese students support one another as they refine their language skills, study in group project settings, and share unforgettable international experiences.
Accommodation
Students will live on campus in “American-style” dorms – complete with shared bedroom, bathroom, desk, and access to the internet. There is a shared kitchen and gym within the building.
Students are given a meal card which can be used at all cafeterias on campus.
Excursions
Throughout the semester students will have the opportunity to participate in tours, excursions, and activities in an around Beijing. The sites may include:
- Great Wall of China
- Xi'an
- Forbidden City
- Chengdu
- Summer Palace
- Temple of Heaven
- And others…!
For more information about CU Denver’s Semester in Beijing, email study.abroad@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-2001
Program Cost
The costs below are per semester during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Program Charge
Approximately $8,700
What this includes:
- Tuition
- Dorm-style accommodations
- Chinese language course
- Program-organized field trips
- International health and emergency evacuation insurance
- International student registration at China Agricultural University
- Chinese health insurance
- Books
- $200 starter meal card
- Visa guidance
- Pre-departure and in-country orientations
- Airport pickup for first-semester students
- Support in Beijing and Denver
Additional Costs
- Airfare ($1,200-1,800)
- Passport ($160)
- Chinese student visa ($250)
- Travel/trip insurance
- Spending money** ($1,500-2,000)
** When thinking about what you’ll need for spending money, consider the following: public transportation, souvenirs and gifts, most meals, bedding and other items for your room, toiletries, personal travel, clothing, and entertainment.
Academic Calendar
Fall
- Mid-September - Students arrive and start orientation
- Mid-September - Students begin classes
- Late December - Finals
Spring
- Mid-February - Students arrive and start orientation
- Late February - Students begin classes
- Early June - Finals
Eligibility & Requirements
- CU Denver's Semester in Beijing program is open to all.
- CU Denver students as well as non-CU Denver students in good academic standing (a minimum of 2.5 GPA).
*Proficiency in the Mandarin language is not required.
Courses Offered
- Phil 1012 Intro. to Philosophy
- Phil 3002 Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Phil 3200 Social and Political Philosophy
- Phil 4220 Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art
- Phil 4750 Introduction to Phenomenology
Application Deadline for Spring 2021 is October 15, 2020
Fill out your application now!
List of Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships and grants
These are available to CU Denver students only.
Any of the following scholarships are also applicable towards the Semester in Beijing Program for CU and non-CU Denver students:
Financial Aid
- Financial aid packages can be used to cover the costs of this program. CU Denver students who receive financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their financial aid award for the Semester in Beijing Program. They can be reached at 303-315-1850 or Financialaid@ucdenver.edu.
- Financial aid package is based on fixed costs (tuition and room fees) and non-fixed budget estimate (food purchases, round trip airfare, books/personal expenses)
For more information about CU Denver’s Semester in Beijing, email study.abroad@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-2001.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Golub
Dr. Golub is a University of Colorado Denver alum. After obtaining his doctorate in philosophy he became an instructor for the University of Colorado Denver International College in Beijing China.
Ph.D. The New School for Social Research
Specialization in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Philosophy
Areas of Competence: German Idealism Phenomenology, 19th, 20th , Century , and Continental Philosophy
303-315-7223
