The Leeds School values applications from international candidates. The global business perspectives that international students bring to the program enrich the experience for all of our MBA students. We will evaluate candidates from outside the US using the same criteria used for domestic applicants. However, some additional information is required to complete the application for international candidates.
International students are those who already have, or will be applying for, a temporary U.S. visa (most commonly the F-1 and J-1 visas). If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee—or if you have submitted the Form I-485 to the Department of Homeland Security in application for permanent residency status and have received a receipt for the form—you are considered a domestic applicant.
Matt Baca facilitates the MBA Biz Comp Bootcamp. The first part addresses the foundation of your message and brand, and includes the following:
- The culture of the U.S. Business School
- Academic Honesty, Ethics and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Professor-Student Contract
- Business Writing (Case Write-Ups)
- Business Case Analysis & Discussion
- Individual and Group Presentations
- Accent Modification Activities
- Managing and Participating in a Multicultural Team
- Managing Conflict on Teams
The second part of the program focuses on taking your message and brand to the world, addressing this task in the following modules:
- Marketing You 101
- Sales Five Golden Rules
- Your Brand
- The Job Hunt in America
- Networking & Small Talk
- Elevator Pitch/Positioning Statement/Sound Bites
- Telling Your Story
Read testimonials from Leeds graduate student alums:
“The program was a great way to boost your confidence and show what you would face in the real MBA program. One of the best English courses and prep classes I have ever taken!”
— Seth, Thailand
“Matt successfully executed a well-planned and to-the-point pre-MBA program and he managed to make us participate in class and conquer our fears and cultural biases.”
— Emre, Turkey
"I am a fully bilingual and bi-cultural student, at first I was a little skeptical about taking what seemed to be an ESL course. Truth be told I was blown away by the usefulness of the program. Once I started the MBA I found that I had a clear head-start on some of the native English speaking students. This program helped me a lot on my writing skills and presentations skills, plus it gave me the confidence boost I needed to start the MBA program.”
“Matt Baca is one of the greatest instructors I have ever had. His livelihood and teaching skills made the course a well-rounded positive experience. His knowledge of worldwide cultures allow him to connect with students from across the globe in order to prepare them for the challenge of an MBA program in the US. Thanks to his course coming back to school has been a smoother transition.”
— Nicolas, Mexico
2023-2024 Application Deadlines*
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Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Final International
Deadline
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Final Domestic Deadline
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Full-Time MBA
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Oct. 2, 2023
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Dec. 4, 2023
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Feb. 5, 2024
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April 1, 2024
Confirmation Deadline - April 15, 2024
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June 3, 2024
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Need-based financial aid is available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens.
Eligible non-citizens may be:
- U.S. permanent residents with an I-551
- Conditional permanent residents with an I-551C
- Noncitizens with an I-94 showing "Asylum Granted," "Refugee," "Indefinite Parole," "Humanitarian Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant"
The estimated total cost of the Full-Time MBA program for international students is
Full-Time MBA |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Fees |
Total |
International |
50,337 |
24,534 |
3,928 |
$78,882 |
Review the information on the Financial Aid website for more information.
- The Leeds School of Business requires all Full-Time MBA applicants to take the GMAT or GRE. Test scores are valid for up to five (5) years.
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). GMAT code: 11S-Z2-95. Download Free GMATPrep® Software
- GRE General Test (GRE). GRE code: 4841
- If you have taken the GMAT or GRE test more than one time, your highest test score will be used in the admissions evaluation
- Alternatively, applicants can submit a test waiver essay. Limited test waivers are available for FT-MBA.
- Test Waiver Essay: Your essay of no more than 750 words should address the following two areas:
- Describe the academic you: Describe how you will succeed in your graduate studies by including examples such as previous test scores, academic records, or quantitative and analytical strengths you possess
- Describe the personal you: While academic/quantitative skills are important for success, providing the admissions committee with information on your study skills, ambitions and determination is also important. Share any skills and successes relating to your professional background
- Test Waiver Essay: Your essay of no more than 750 words should address the following two areas:
For admission consideration, we request that you upload unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary education (including community colleges, study abroad, summer sessions, and extension programs) in the application. These unofficial transcripts must be complete (including all courses), include grades, marksheets, and be issued in the original language and be accompanied by certified English translations when applicable. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to your enrollment in the first term. We do not accept or review third-party evaluations such as WES, ECE, etc.
If you are currently enrolled, send all available records at this time, including courses in progress. Final records are required upon completion of the course work or program. All records should be submitted in the native language, and credentials written in languages other than English must also be accompanied by a literal, certified English translation.
Should you be admitted. Official US/domestic transcripts must be sent electronically, directly from the institution, to us to be considered official. When you order your transcripts, send them directly to Gradprocessing@colorado.edu and we will match them to your application. Transcripts uploaded by you (the applicant) will not be considered official. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to your enrollment in the first term.
*Official Non-US transcripts/foreign transcripts should be sent electronically, directly from the institution to intlgrad@colorado.edu. We can accept signed and sealed transcripts as well.
A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required for admission into the graduate programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Admission standards are competitive and students are expected to have excellent academic records. We do accept most 3-year degrees from India.
Country-specific requirements for credential and grade standards
Meeting the minimum credential and grade requirements does not guarantee admission.
The Leeds MBA program is rigorous both quantitatively and qualitatively and an excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Applicants who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in the United States or whose native language is not English must submit English Proficiency test scores for evaluation. Applicants should request that the scores be reported directly to the University of Colorado Boulder MBA program.
We will accept the following tests of language proficiency:
- TOEFL (iBT): A required minimum score of 80+ with a preferred score of 100. TOEFL code 4841.
- IELTS: A required minimum score of 6.5+
- Duolingo: A required minimum score of 120+ (on the 160 point scale)
Citizens of the following countries are exempt from the language requirement:
- Australia
- Belize
- Botswana
- Canada (except Quebec)
- The Commonwealth Caribbean
- Ghana
- Great Britain (United Kingdom)
- India
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Scotland
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe