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Looking to connect with Denver from Abroad? You’re in the right place. The Office of International Studies hosts international students and faculty at °®ÒºAƬ every year. Using the J1 non-immigrant visa process, international participants can engage with the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

 

J1 Students

Partnership Programs

From Germany to South Korea, °®ÒºAƬ welcomes students studying on J1 visas to study in exchange student programs at °®ÒºAƬ on the Auraria Campus. Any questions about studying at °®ÒºAƬ from abroad should be referred to OIS Program Manager and Events Coordinator Kelly (Yu) Huang at [email protected].

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How to Study at °®ÒºAƬ from Abroad

Want to study at °®ÒºAƬ from outside the United States on the J1 visa? You’ll need to have your study abroad coordinator or faculty member at your home university nominate you by e-mailing the Executive Director of the Office of International Studies Dr. Thobhani at [email protected].

J1 Student Nomination Deadlines

  • Fall semester (August – December): April 15th
  • Spring Semester (January – May): October 15th

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. As an international student, what tuition or fees do I need to pay? You will need to pay the “Mandatory Fees� outlined in the Bursar’s Office fees for non-resident (including international) students, depending on the amount of credit hours you take.
  2. Do I need to have insurance as an international student? Yes, if you don’t have existing coverage, you will need to pay for health insurance through the Auraria Health Center. If you have existing coverage, you may be eligible for the .
  3. Do I apply to °®ÒºAƬ using the general application?No, do not apply to °®ÒºAƬ directly, as this could delay or possibly hinder your admission to °®ÒºAƬ.

J1 Scholars (Faculty)

Partnership Programs

From Hungary to Afghanistan, °®ÒºAƬ welcomes faculty teaching or researching on J1 visas at °®ÒºAƬ on the Auraria Campus. Want to teach or research at °®ÒºAƬ from outside the United States? Contact OIS Executive Director Akbarali Thobhani at [email protected].