Applying to CU-Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science

We're glad that you have decided to apply to the College of Engineering and Applied Science. You'll want to make sure that you follow all the necessary steps to complete a successful application. The information below is designed to make life easier as you go through this process.

Gathering Your Information
As you begin to research the application process, a helpful step along the way is to visit the CU-Boulder's Admissions website for Prospective International Students. Here you can find other information on other CU-Boulder foreign students and read their stories. It is also necessary for you to decide what level of study you should apply for: Undergraduate Freshmen, Undergraduate Transfer, or Graduate Student. To determine your correct placement, click here.

Once you've determined the level of study you wish to pursue, it is also important to choose the academic department to which you will belong. CU-Boulder has 170 fields of study, and you will undoubtedly be able to find an Academic Department that best suits your needs.

Do I Meet the Requirements?
CU-Boulder has specific admissions requirements for all international students. Making sure that you have satisfied all the applicant guidelines is essential. Take a moment to browse the Admissions Requirements for the College of Engineering.

Taking the TOEFL and Other Must Haves
Applicants to the engineering college will need a score of 560 (220 computer-based) or higher to gain admission. Graduate departments may have different TOEFL requirements, so if you are seeking graduate admission, please contact the Graduate School.

University of Colorado at Boulder
Graduate School
Regent Hall, Room 308
303-492-7401
gradinfo@colorado.edu

In addition, CU-Boulder undergraduate freshman and undergraduate transfer applicants with fewer than the equivalent of 24 college-level hours completed must take the SAT I or the ACT test.

Graduate applicants are usually required to take either the GRE or the GMAT test.

You may obtain address and telephone information for various testing agencies from the International Student Application for Admission and Instructions. The Ministry of Education, the American Cultural Center, or educational institutions in your home country are sources for this testing information as well.

More Questions?
Learn more by browsing through the Frequently Asked Questions of other international students.

The Office of International Education can also provide you with important details about your study at CU-Boulder.

Also, if you have further questions about a specific degree program feel free to contact that department's academic advisor.

Once you have accumulated all the information needed, you may access the International Student Application here.