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Regis University

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 63

Total international graduate students (FTE): 131

Countries of Origin for International Students:

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Burundi, Brazil, Belize, Canada, Chile, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, United Kingdom, Ghana, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Mongolia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Sweden, Slovakia, El Salvador, Syria, Swaziland, Togo, Thailand, Taiwan, United Republic of Tanzania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS

Ethiopia

• Ruckhert Hartman School for Health Care: Intercultural Immersion in Ethiopia. Project Mercy Ethiopia has developed from a collaborative arrangement with Project Mercy, a 501(c)(3) engaged in community development with the people of Yetebon, Ethiopia. The Ethiopia immersion experiencecombines academic study with an international immersion to explore the concepts of social justice, ethics and human rights, diversity awareness and sensitivity, and population based health care for underserved groups. The program encourages students to increase their understanding and become critically conscious of the divide between the economically well-off and impoverished countries of the world whileaddressing health careneeds inthe global community.

Mexico

• For the past 19 years, there has been an alternative spring break trip to Rosita, Mexico. It has coincided with a semester-long course on Mexico. Gives Regis students, faculty and staff the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Mexican history, people, and culture as well as to experience the faith and generosity of the Mexican people. http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=ars&p1=sl&p2=rc&p3=ps&p4=asb

El Salvador

• This 10-day immersion trip is organized with CRISPAZ. It is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to understand the realities of the people of El Salvador, their history, and the relationship of the country to the U.S. Students come to understand the life of Oscar Romero, the theology of liberation, and challenges of development and globalization. http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=ars&p1=sl&p2=rc&p3=ps&p4=rh

Ghana

• The Tinansa Program is a 1-year program with service in the local Denver community over this year and with a 2 week service learning immersion in Ghana in May. Program immersion in Ghana takes place every other year. It offers a balanced academic and experiential learning program that explores the connections between West African history and heritage and African American social thought and experience. The program involves three phases: classroom instruction, field experience, and community outreach. www.regis.edu/tinansa

Most popular countries: London, Spain, Australia

Consortia programs:

Reciprocal Exchange (i.e.- ISEP): Mary Immaculate College, Limmerick, Ireland

Affiliate: Arcadia University, ISA, AustraLearn, AIFS, CIEE, Santa Clara, St. Louis University, Gonzaga, Beijing Program

Study Abroad Logistics:

Requirements for studying abroad: Junior or Senior standing, Minimum 3.0 GPA (with a little room for flexibility), Clean disciplinary record

Financial aid available: Students are able to use their entire financial aid package - including institutional aid

INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM:

Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations: International Studies

Languages available/ Language requirements: Spanish, French, German, Latin

FACULTY EXCHANGE/COOPERATIVE RESEARCH

Our School for Professional Studies offers a dual-degree program in Irish Studies in conjunction with the National University in Galway, Ireland. Courses are taken online.