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About CU
University of Colorado Boulder (CU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Boulder, United States. As a part of University of Colorado System, Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), CU is actively building the academic environment in United States.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which CU is on top-320. The university is in top-140 of the independent international ranking THE.
CU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Boulder, United States
- Establishment year
- 1876
- Students
- 39,149
- International students
- 2,923
- Female students
- 45%
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
Natural Sciences | 90 |
Engineering & Technology | 212 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 306 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-350 |
Arts & Humanities | 342 |
Social Sciences & Management | 377 |

CU tuition fees
The academic calendar at CU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at CU start from 8,674 USD. International students pay a minimum of 22,986 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local13,102USD/year
- Foreign40,345USD/year
- Master
- Local8,674USD/year
- Foreign22,986USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Room and board
- on campus16,146USD/year
- off campus15,164USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus3,014USD/year
- off campus3,014USD/year
Study programs at CU
Applied Sciences & Professions
Real Estate
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Communication
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Media Production
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Elementary Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Art Practices
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Cinema Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Art Practices
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Cinema Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Technology and Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied Computer Science
- Study form
- Part-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Technology and Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Ethnic Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study form
- Full-time
Management and Entrepreneurship
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art Practices
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Studies in Law
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Experience Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Music
- Study degree
- MMus
- Study form
- Full-time
Theatre and Performance Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Integrative Physiology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Organizational Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Equity, Bilingualism and Biliteracy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
German Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Music
- Study degree
- MMus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Creative Technology and Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Experience Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Communication
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Management
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Organizational Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Supply Chain Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Technology and Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mechanical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
German Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Organizational Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Technology, Cybersecurity and Policy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at CU
You can apply for an undergraduate program at CU if you have a good academic record and a GPA score of at least 2. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 75.
- GPA
- 2
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 75
Master's degree at CU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at CU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 75. IELTS — 6 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 75
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
CU campus
The suburban campus of CU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at CU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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