Global Education

Global Education (GE) at the Colorado School of Mines is led by a dynamic team dedicated to supporting and coordinating Mines’ global endeavors.  Hailing from a wide variety of backgrounds, our team offers an array of technical expertise on international collaborative agreements, immigration, international student and scholar services, risk management, insurance services, and education-abroad program development.

Welcome!

The Colorado School of Mines is known globally for the quality of its distinctive graduates, the success of its alumni, and its unique expertise in topics related to earth, energy and the environment.  With over 700 international students, over 400 students studying abroad annually, and over 300 faculty conducting research, teaching, and leading other activities in countries around the world, Mines is now more global than at any point in its history.

GE supports a network of global partnerships to deliver high-quality education, ignite international projects, and expand access to international experiences for the entire University.  Students and faculty from across the globe are drawn to Mines’ supportive and collaborative education environment: hands-on research, risk taking, and problem solving define Mines’ approach to teaching and learning.  We believe that global education enriches our community and positively impacts the world, so we are proud to serve as the central hub for global-education resources for carrying out a variety of functions and activities at Mines.

SPOTLIGHT

>>NEW! Alerts

We remain committed to keeping you informed about developments that may affect you. This page is dedicated to providing resources and guidance as they become available. Please remember to check your Mines email regularly for communications from our office.

>> Global Ambassador Program

Global Ambassador Program (GAP) is overseen by the International Student and Scholars Service Office (ISSS) at Colorado School of Mines. GAP is designed to assist incoming international students and scholars in their transition to life at Mines by providing helpful resources. Our Global Ambassadors are a select group of knowledgeable, motivated, and enthusiastic international student leaders who leverage their unique cultural backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge to support the Mines community. Learn more by clicking the link above. 

>> First Year Semester Abroad Experience

Colorado School of Mines, in partnership with CEA Study Abroad, now offers an innovative First Year Semester Abroad Experience (FYSAE) in Antibes, France. The first FYSAE student cohort departed for their semester-long program in Spring 2021! Learn more by clicking the link above.

>> Meet Your Front Desk Team!

Thinking about study abroad? Sign up for a virtual or in-person appointment with one of our peer advisors! We are happy to help plan your dream experience or provide general information about how to make study abroad possible during your time at Mines.

>> Explore Global Collaborations

The Office of Global Education develops and maintains partnerships with peer universities, research institutions, and government agencies around the world . . .

>> Collaborative Online International Learning

Collaborative Online International Learning or COIL is a virtual exchange program aimed at supporting faculty in creating structured collaborative international learning experiences . . .

>> Travel Procedures

Travel procedures  apply to education abroad activities sponsored or organized by any department or organization at the Colorado School of Mines, including group travel organized by Mines’ departments and units . . .

Contact Us

Global Education
Green Center, Suite 219
924 16th Street
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401

Email
International Student and Scholar Services: isss@mines.edu
Education Abroad: abroad@mines.edu
International Admissions: admissions@mines.edu