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. With 13 schools and colleges and more than 132 degree programs, the University of Colorado Denver offers a hands-on, real-world educationin the heart of the energetic west.

Health careers begin here, with top-notch undergraduate nursing and biology programs linked with medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, nursing and public health programs on our Anschutz Medical Campus in nearby Aurora. Students also build foundations for careers ranging from the music industry to the energy industry, from teaching to engineering and architecture. Our business programs, located in the heart of downtown Denver, attract up-and-comers and top executives alike, and many of the state’s political leaders were trained in our public administration programs. Basic science and applied health research attracts more National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding than any other university in Colorado.

CU Denver attracts students, researchers and faculty who want to make a difference – today.

Location

With Colorado's more than 300 days of glorious sunshine each year, it's always a good time to go outdoors for a little fun in the sun—and snow. You can head to the heights of the Rockies for snowboarding, skiing, rafting, camping, you name it. You can also stay within city limits and still find a thrill—hiking, biking, and more. What could be better than living, studying, and having fun in the place the world comes to play?

Did you know?

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

The University of Colorado Denver offers more than 130 degree programs in 13 schools and colleges. UC Denver boasts the largest graduate business school and graduate school of education in the state. The university sponsors the only college of architecture and planning and school of medicine in the state. Explore the wide range of major options and emphases in our schools and colleges and discover the depth of UC Denver.

• College of Architecture and Planning
• College of Arts and Media
• Business School
• School of Education and Human Development
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Public Affairs
• School of Dental Medicine
• Graduate School
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy
• Colorado School of Public Health

By air, Denver is 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 for CU Denver International Students

• Submit an online application form.
• Pay a $ 75 international student application fee online.
• Upload and submit copies of all academic records, degree certificates (with certified translations if the original document is not in English), recommendation letters, personal statement and passport copy along with your application form.
• Submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS score (if available).
• GMAT or GRE or SAT scores may be required for admission to some programs.
• Submit financial statement and bank statement.
• Please check with your academic department about any additional application and admission requirements.

For more information please visit the university website at international.ucdenver.edu.

English Language Center

For information about CU Denver English language program and conditional admission policy, please visit international.ucdenver.edu/admissions

International College Beijing, China (CU Denver program in Beijing, China)

The International College Beijing (ICB) is a joint education program between the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) in Denver, Colorado, USA, and China Agricultural University (CAU) in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. At ICB you earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCD with a major in either economics or communication. Courses are taught in English by UC Denver faculty on the China Agricultural University campus in Beijing. The curriculum is academically rigorous and equal to that of the economics or communication major on the downtown Denver campus. Pursuing higher education at ICB is a superior choice for Chinese students. You may study at ICB for your entire undergraduate career or you may apply to study in Denver for part of that time. Either way, you are guaranteed a superb education!

For more information about ICB, go to international.ucdenver.edu/beijing