| Quick Facts on Applying to CU-Boulder for International
Students
Before You Apply
Discover the Benefits
Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by open land,
Boulder is considered one of the nation's most scenic cities. The
Boulder community and the university provide exceptional educational,
recreational, and cultural opportunities, and both have a warm appreciation
for the international student population. For more information, visit
www.colorado.edu/explore/index.html.
Evaluate Your Level of Study
CU-Boulder students are expected to have completed appropriate course
work in mathematics, science, language, and the humanities, and to have
excellent academic records. Complete the prescreening process at www.colorado.edu/prospective/international/evaluate/evaluate.html
to determine the academic credentials and grade standards that are expected
for students applying from your country, and to determine your program
level. Be aware that satisfaction of minimum academic standards, while
mandatory, is only one factor in securing admission to the university.
Generally, apply for the following level if you:
| Undergraduate Freshman
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Undergraduate Transfer |
Graduate |
| have completed or will complete a
minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary schooling, and |
have completed a minimum of 12 years
of primary and secondary schooling, and |
have completed or will complete requirements for
and receive the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree,
and |
| have earned or will earn the equivalent of a U.S. high school graduation
diploma, and |
have earned the equivalent of a U.S. high school graduation diploma,
and |
wish to pursue further education (a master's or doctoral degree). |
| have not enrolled in a college or university since graduation from
secondary school. |
have enrolled in another college or university since graduation
from secondary school and are working toward a bachelor's degree. |
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Take Required Tests
All international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard
of English proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
is required unless English is your native language. If you have completed
at least one year of full-time academic study at a U.S. institution (or at
an institution in a country where English is the native language) at
the time you apply, you have fulfilled the English proficiency requirement.
Undergraduate freshman and undergraduate transfer applicants with fewer
than the equivalent of 24 semester hours (usually one year) of transferable
academic college or university-level work at the time of application, must take the
SAT I or the ACT test.
Graduate applicants are usually required to take either the GRE or the
GMAT test. For more information on specific testing requirements by level
and department, refer to the International Student Application for Admission
at www.colorado.edu/prospective/
international/apply.html. |
| Minimum TOEFL Scores Required |
| Minimum TOEFL Scores Required for Undergraduate
Majors |
| Engineering majors |
560 (220*) |
(83**) |
| All other majors |
500 (173*) |
(61**) |
* Equivalent score based on the computer-administered
TOEFL.
** Score on the internet based TOEFL. |
| Minimum TOEFL Scores Required |
| Graduate Programs |
| Aerospace engineering |
560 (220*) |
(83**) |
| Biological sciences — ecology and evolutionary biology |
520 (213*) |
(68**) |
| Biological sciences — molecular, cellular, and developmental biology |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Business (master's in accounting) |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Business (doctoral) |
620 (260*) |
(105**) |
| Chemical Engineering |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Chemistry |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Civil engineering |
530 (200*) |
(71**) |
| Communication (master's and doctoral) |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Computer science |
560 (220*) |
(83**) |
| Dance |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Economics |
525 (197*) |
(71**) |
| Education |
650 (280*) |
(114**) |
| Electrical engineering |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Journalism |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Linguistics |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| MBA |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Mechanical engineering (master's) |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Mechanical engineering (doctoral) |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Music (doctoral) |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Physics |
575 (233*) |
(89**) |
| Spanish |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| Telecommunications |
600 (250*) |
(100**) |
| Theater |
550 (213*) |
(79**) |
| All others |
500 (173*) |
(61**) |
* Equivalent score based on the computer-administered TOEFL.
** Score on the internet based TOEFL. |
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Choose Your Academic Program
CU-Boulder offers over 3,400 courses in 150 fields of study. The university
was recently named one of the top ten public research universities in the
United States. For specific information about academic departments/majors
and their requirements, visit www.colorado.edu/prospective/international/academics.html
It is also possible to take credit-bearing classes at CU-Boulder as a nondegree
student. These classes are offered through the Division
of Continuing Education. However, nondegree international students are
not eligible to receive immigration documents from CU-Boulder. For more
information on getting the required approval to register from the International
English Center, go to www.colorado.edu/iec/approval.html.
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| When You Are Ready to Apply
for Admission
Be Aware of Deadlines for Receipt of Application and
Credentials
| Undergraduate Application and Credentials |
| Term |
Deadlines |
Status |
| Spring (begins early January) |
October 1* |
Check status |
| Summer (terms begin June and July)
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| Freshman students |
January 15* |
Check status |
| Transfer students |
April 1* |
Check status |
| Fall (begins late August) |
| Freshman students |
January 15* |
Check status |
| Transfer students |
April 1* |
Check status |
| *If
the deadline has passed, check the term status to see if terms are
open or closed to new applications. If the term is "open,"
you may submit an application, but should do so immediately. There
is no guarantee that we will still be open by the time we receive
your application and credentials. If the term is "closed,"
we are no longer accepting any new applications for that term. |
| Graduate Application and Credentials |
| Term |
Deadlines |
Status |
| Spring (begins early January) |
October 1* |
Check
with your department |
| Summer (terms begin June and July) |
December 1* |
Check
with your department |
| Fall (begins late August) |
December 1* |
Check
with your department |
| *Graduate
students are strongly encouraged
to submit their applications before the stated deadlines. Not all
departments consider applications for spring and/or summer terms.
Be sure to check with your department for more information on application
deadlines. |
Applications may be submitted after the deadlines and will be
considered if space is still available. Submit Required Materials
All non-United States citizens who are not permanent residents, asylees, or refugees of the
U.S. are considered international student applicants. A complete International
Student Application for Admission and Instructions can be found at www.colorado.edu/prospective/international/apply.html.
The following are required as a part of your application:
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Consider the Costs
The charts below show the typical cost of being a full-time international
student at CU-Boulder for one academic year (nine months):
| Breakdown of Estimated Costs 2008-09 |
| We estimate total costs for a single international student to be $40,200 per academic year. |
Cost per academic year (nine months) |
| Tuition and fees |
$27,000 |
| Living expenses, including health insurance, housing and food |
$11,500 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,700 |
| TOTAL |
$40,200 |
| Possible additional expenses |
| Living expenses if you stay in the U.S. for the summer |
$3,800 |
| Living expenses for spouse |
$6,000 for 12 months |
| Living expenses for dependent children |
$5,500 each for 12 months |
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You must show proof of sufficient funds before
your admission can be finalized and an immigration form can be sent.
The university is unable to provide scholarship support for undergraduate
international students (rare exceptions occur in music and athletics).
Graduate students may contact their departments about teaching or
research assistantships. The Graduate School at the University of
Colorado at Boulder also offers various awards, fellowships, and
grants. |
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| Think Ahead to Housing
Finding reasonably priced housing in Boulder can be a challenge. Your
options may include university residence halls; university family housing;
and off-campus housing, which includes apartments and houses. For more
information, visit: www.colorado.edu/oie/isss/housing.html
For more information contact:
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