UCCS International Affairs (IA) has opened applications for ten short-term study abroad programs running during spring and summer break. Application deadlines have been extended due to increasing interest and applicants.
Short-term programs are led by faculty members and allow students to study specific topics abroad with other students while earning course credits. Students can also apply to study abroad without earning course credit and pay a lower rate.
Student applicants seeking credit for the programs will be prioritized and billed tuition on their UCCS account at their regular student rate for the term.
The final program costs are non-refundable and include the IA registration fee, program fee, ground transportation, accommodations and entrance fees.
UCCS tuition, additional meals—defined as meals not included in the trip itinerary—travel/trip protection insurance, tipping and personal spending money are not included. Flight coverage varies per program.
“Really it comes down to an international experience that is an opportunity to learn amazing lifelong things, get different perspectives, get to meet new people and try very unique things,” said the Education Abroad Program Director Telma Frumholtz.
Current spring and summer travel abroad locations:
- Germany
- Peru
- UK
- Japan
- France
- Italy
Business and culture in Berlin
The College of Business and the Department of Languages and Cultures organized a trip to Berlin, Germany from March 21-29, 2026, which is open to all students. The application deadline is Dec. 4.
Undergraduate students can earn three credits in Global Business (INTB) 4613, Topics in German Studies (GER) 3500 or Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) 3890. Graduate students can earn three credits for Global Business (INTB) 6993.
Students will explore Berlin including the International School of Management and the Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust Memorial. The last day of the trip is a designated “free day” for students.
The estimated total cost of the program is $1,557, which does not include the round-trip flight to Berlin.
Students can learn more and apply for the trip here.
National Hispanic Honors Society in Peru
NHHS has extended the application deadline to Nov. 1 for the March 21-29, 2026 Peru trip. All students are welcome to apply. No course credits can be applied to this trip.
The trip will include a tour of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Students will also have two free days in Cusco, Peru.
The estimated cost for this program is $3,370 and includes the round-trip group flight to Cusco.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Art in Scotland
This trip is from June 2-24, 2026 and is only open to VAPA students seeking credit. The trip will provide students with six credits. Applications are due by Feb. 9, 2026.
The estimated cost is $4,296.64, not including the IA registration fee which is based on pending conversion rates.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Criminal justice in London
This trip is from May 23-June 2, 2026 and open to all students. The application deadline is Feb. 2, 2026.
Undergraduate students can earn three credits in Criminal Justice Special Topics (CJ) 4600 and graduate students can earn three credits in Criminal Justice Special Topics (CJ) 6600.
The trip includes visiting the Old Bailey and touring the House of Parliament and the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The trip also includes one to two free days for students.
The estimated total cost is $3,840, not including the mandatory group flight to London, which will be added once flight costs are confirmed.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Sport management in London
This trip is from May 23-31, 2026 and open to all students. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2026. Students interested in taking this trip for credit should contact the College of Business.
The trip includes a visit to the London Stadium and Tottenham Stadium. Students will also have two free days.
The estimated total program cost is $2,561, not including the round-trip flight to London.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Language and culture in Japan
This trip is from May 26-June 12, 2026 and open to all students. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2026.
Students can opt-in to earn three credits for Field Studies in Language and Culture (FCS) 3890.
The trip will include various cities including Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. It’s estimated to cost $4,150 including the round-trip flight to Japan.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Reading Jane Austen in her World
This trip is from May 21-30, 2026 and open to all students. The application deadline is Dec. 1.
The trip is designed to highlight locations across the UK related to Jane Austen and her works, including visits to Winchester, Bath and London.
The estimated total program cost $5,790 including the round-trip group flight to London. The program fee goes down to $4,240 for students who choose to opt out of the included flight; however, the student is then responsible for their own flight home.
Students can learn more and apply here.
To work and play in Paris
This trip is from May 31-June 7, 2026, and open to all students. The application deadline is Jan. 30, 2025.
Students are eligible to earn credit for this program, but applicable courses are to be determined. The trip includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower and a cruise on the Seine river.
The estimated total program cost is $2,875 not including the round-trip flight to Paris.
Students can learn more and apply here.
Leadership communication in Italy
This trip is from June 1-10, 2026. All students are welcome to apply by the March 1, 2026 deadline.
Undergraduate students can earn three credits during this program in Special Topics in Communication (COMM) 4900 or Problems in Communication (COMM) 6250.
The first half of the trip will be spent in Rome, and the last half will be spent in Naples.
The estimated total cost of the program is $3,927, not including flight costs.
Students can learn more and apply here.
“It could be as silly as trying a new food or as amazing as like making a connection at one of these business visits or one of the universities that you study abroad at and getting to maybe make a connection to do research later or to have this crazy cool person on your resume then call back to and say, hey, this is a great reference,” Frumholtz said.
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