International education report ranks University of Denver second for sending highest percentage of undergraduates abroad

Sixty-two percent of DU undergraduate students abroad

DENVER- The University of Denver (DU) ranks second in the nation among doctoral and research institutions in percentage of undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs according to the 2007 Open Doors report released Nov. 12 by the Institute of International Education. The report, which reflects data from the 2005-06 academic year, shows that DU sent 62.8 percent of its undergraduates abroad.

DU's Cherrington Global Scholars program allows all eligible juniors and seniors the opportunity to spend a quarter studying abroad at no additional cost beyond their tuition for one academic quarter. The University will spend 8.6 million dollars this year on study abroad. In addition to tuition, housing and some meals, this expense includes nearly a million dollars for transportation, fees for visa applications and insurance mandated by the host country or university. DU offers more than 150 programs for students to study abroad in more than 56 countries.

According to the 2007 Open Doors report, U.S. students are studying abroad in record numbers. Study abroad increased by 8.5 percent to a total of 223,534 students. The report also indicates a growing interest in non-traditional destinations, including Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The top three major fields of study for Americans studying abroad, according to Open Doors 2007, are the social sciences, business and management, and humanities.

For additional statistics and analysis from the Open Doors 2007 report, see www.opendoors.iienetwork.org. For additional information on DU programs, visit http://www.du.edu/intl/abroad/about.html.