Education Abroad

Featured Study Abroad Programs

The department offers three faculty-led programs that are taught and led by political science faculty.

London

Comparative Public Policy & Law

Examine key public policy making theories, roles of various policy tools across the world, and the relationship public policy has with key institutional partners. You'll begin coursework on campus at the start of the spring semester and travel to London over Spring Break.

Mediterranean

Food, Culture & the Environment

Explore food, culture, and the environment on this faculty-led program in Granada, Spain and Rabat, Morocco. You will engage in lectures, learning about either environment, food culture, and/or women’s role in food systems.

Recommended Political Science Programs Abroad

Our political science faculty has curated this list of recommended abroad programs that will enhance a student's studies within the political science department. The programs come in a variety of price points, durations, geographic locations and learning formats (i.e. study, research, service learning, etc.) These programs are CSU-approved, so credits transfer.

Short Term - 1 to 8 weeks

Ireland: International Internship Program in Dublin

PARTNER ORGANIZATION:EUSA Academic Internship Experts works in partnership with CSU to place students into a customized, academic, for-credit internship in their field of study. Students will gain valuable work experience while fine-tuning their communication skills in an intercultural work environment.

WHEN: Late May to late July.

WHERE: Dublin, Ireland is a city with rich history and culture that also has a modern, vibrant economy, and many different industries. You'll live in student residence halls near other interns and be provided with social and cultural opportunities to explore Dublin. Dublin is a great place to experience Irish culture while also having easy access to explore mainland Europe during 3 day weekends!

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Mexico: History, Community, and the Environment in Todos Santos

WHAT: This summer CSU faculty-lead program offers students a rich opportunity to learn about the history of community identity, formation, and change – inclusive of humans' changing relationship to the environment – in the town and region of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Students and faculty will meet and conduct oral history interviews with a range of community members and organizations, from teachers and high school students, to cultural leaders, ranchers, conservation scientists, environmental educators, and women’s organizations.

WHEN: Late May to late July.

WHERE: Todos Santos is located in beautiful Baja California Sur, just an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy this quiet town, just a mile from beaches on the Pacific Ocean. This summer program will be rich with excursions and experiential learning opportunities in Todos Santos, Pescadaro, La Paz, the Sierra de Laguna and along the beaches and deserts of the region. For more information on the Todos Santos Center, click here.

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Spain and Morocco: Food, Culture, and the Environment in the Mediterranean

WHAT: This CSU faculty-led summer program takes students on a comparative journey to explore Spain and Morocco. Students will learn about the Mediterranean environment, history, food, culture, politics, and women's roles in food systems through lectures and discussion led by CSU faculty and local experts. Academics are enhanced by visits to cultural and archeological sites, farmers markets, vineyards, olive groves, natural parks, and through a variety of activities that foster intercultural understanding. Check out these slides for a snapshot of the experience.

WHEN: Summer 2023

WHERE: Granada, Spain, situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is considered the “Moorish jewel” exhibiting some of the greatest and most captivating artistic and architectural wealth of Islamic and Moorish presence. Rabat, Morocco, the westernmost tip of North Africa is at the intersect of global, Islamic, Pan-Arab, and Western influences. Morocco’s geographic diversity is evident with its four mountain ranges, long coastlines, rich farmlands, and deserts.

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United Kingdom: Comparative Public Policy and Law in the US/UK

WHAT: This spring break CSU faculty-led education abroad program will begin online CSU coursework during the spring term. Students will then travel to London to explore first-hand public policy issues in the United Kingdom.

WHEN: Spring Break.

WHERE: Situated in the heart of Europe's largest capital city, London, is a true cosmopolitan melting pot known for its theater, entertainment, fashion, history, pubs, museums, and markets. Topics, visits, and lectures may include: Parliament, the Institute for Government, the Inns of Court, the Law Commission, NHS England, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Tower of London, and the UK Supreme Court.

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Long Term - Semesters to a Year

Costa Rica: CEA San Jose, Costa Rica - Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences

Czech Republic: Prague University of Economics and Business, Central and East European Studies Program (CESP)

HOST INSTITUTION: The University of Economics, Prague (VŠE), founded in 1953, is the biggest public university of economics in the Czech Republic with 15,000 students. VŠE has six faculties offering applicants a diversity of study fields and branches in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree study programs. CSU students attend the Central and European Studies Program (CESP) housed within the University of Economics, Prague. The CESP offers CSU students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic, exciting, location of Central Europe through professional insight and instruction by native Czech professors and business professionals. In addition to coursework, students take field study tours and participate in cultural activities alongside other international students.

WHERE: Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic and the 14th largest city in the European Union. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million. The city has a temperate climate with warm summers and chilly winters. Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history. For additional information about Prague, please consult the Lonely Planet Travel Guide.

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Japan: Kansai Gaidai University Exchange in Hirakata

HOST INSTITUTION: Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) is home to 11,000 students, including 600 international students participating in the Asian Studies Program. This program provides students the opportunity to explore Japan and Asian studies through classroom instruction and interaction with Japanese people and students.

WHERE: Kansai Gaidai University is located in the city of Hirakata, home to over 400,000 residents. Situated just one hour from both Osaka, Japan’s second largest business hub, and Kyoto, the country’s ancient capital of tradition and culture, this location is ideal for those interested in exploring Japan’s past and present and experiencing the ancient traditions of contemporary Japan.

EXCHANGE: There are a limited number of exchange places available each term. Preference is given to students who are Colorado residents with financial need as determined by the financial aid office.

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Jordan: SIT Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East

Morocco: ISA Arabic Studies, International Relations & Language

Multi-Country: SIT The Politics of Land, Water & Energy Justice

Multi-Country: Semester at Sea

HOST INSTITUTION: The academic partner of Semester at Sea is Colorado State University and all academic credit earned on a Semester at Sea voyage is transcripted by CSU. Semester at Sea is a multiple country study abroad program open to students of all majors emphasizing comparative academic examination, hands-on field experiences, and meaningful engagement in the global community.

WHERE: Students live, take coursework, and travel aboard the MV World Odyssey ship as a part of a unique shipboard community comprised of students, faculty, staff, lifelong learners, and ship crew for 100+ days, exploring at least 10 countries and 4 continents. Voyage itineraries vary from semester to semester, but they often include visits to ports in Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia.

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Spain: SAI Programs - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Thailand: USAC Asian Economics, Politics, and Culture Studies in Chiang Mai

United Arab Emirates: API in Sharjah American University of Sharjah

United Kingdom: Keele University Exchange

HOST INSTITUTION: Keele University, home to 9,000 students, is one of the largest campuses in the United Kingdom, occupying 625 leafy, green acres. The setting is ideal with landscaped gardens surrounded by woods and lakes on a campus prioritizing environmental sustainability. For several years the university has been ranked first in the country for student satisfaction. Both the university and town are known for a low cost of living. It is one of the few universities that offers double majors (dual honors). Its academic flexibility and high level of student services stands out amongst other British institutions.

WHERE: Keele University is in the heart of the beautiful English countryside, close to the market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire County. The city of Stoke-on-Trent is also nearby. London's Euston Station is a one hour non-stop train ride from Stoke. Major airports are in Manchester and London, readily reached by train in one- to two-and-a-half hours, providing regular and low fare flights worldwide. Liverpool is a little over an hour away. The campus is almost self-sufficient; besides residences and academics, there are shops, healthcare facilities, accommodation and sports facilities.

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Semester at Sea

Experience multiple cultures and countries in one education abroad experience by sailing the world on Semester at Sea’s traveling campus. Aboard the Semester at Sea ship, students will take classes while sailing between countries and then apply their classroom studies to the countries they visit. CSU is the proud home of Semester at Sea, so all academic credits taken aboard the ship will transfer for CSU students.

Semester at Sea