University of Colorado Denver: Excellent Education. Exciting City

Recognized around the globe, the University of Colorado Denver offers challenging academic programs taught by renowned faculty -- all in an exciting American city.

UCD Downtown Denver campus offers 80 highly rated undergraduate and graduate degree programs and our international students come from around 90 different countries. We're in the heart of the city, a thriving center for dining, arts, and entertainment. Just steps away are professional football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, hockey and soccer. Discover world-class skiing and unlimited recreational opportunities in the snowcapped Rockies -- within just an hour's drive.

UCD Highlights

• Fully accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in seven colleges, including College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Business School.
• Intensive English Program through Spring International Language Center.
• Professionally accredited programs in Architecture (PAB, NAAB, LAAB), Business (AACSB), Engineering (ABET), Education (NCATE).
• Low student to faculty ratio, 15:1
• Active international student organizations
• Special services and activities for international students
• Many opportunities for internships and employment through area companies, particularly in the telecommunications and computing industries

Did you know?

We are featured in...

• U.S. News & World Report
• America's Best Graduate Schools 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
• The Princeton Review
• America's Best Value Colleges 2007
• Best Western Colleges
• Best in the West 2008, 2007

UCD has been ranked academically among the leading regional universities and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs through seven schools and colleges:

• College of Architecture and Planning
• College of Arts and Media
• College of Business and Administration
• School of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Graduate School of Public Affairs

We are 1 hour 27 minutes from Los Angeles, 1 hour 39 minutes from San Francisco, 2 hours and fifty minutes from New York and 3 hours from Miami.

A limited number of graduate assistantships/teaching assistantships/student assistant positions maybe available for qualified international students in certain departments. International students can apply for these positions ONLY after their arrival on campus and after being registered as a full time student. Please be advised that none of these positions can be guaranteed.

Application requirements

To apply for admission to the university, you will need to:

• Complete the application (graduate or undergraduate)
• Enclose the application fee (US$75)
• Submit complete official transcripts or mark sheets (with official translations where necessary)
• Complete confidential financial statement documenting evidence of financial support
• Submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS score to satisfy English Language Requirement
• Some programs may require additional forms (letters of recommendation) or tests (GMAT, GRE). Please check with respective academic departments.
• Applications and additional information are available online by clicking on the International Admissions link at www.internationaladmissions.cudenver.edu