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Located in the city of Fort Collins in the temperate foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado State University (CSU) is one of the leading research universities in the USA. Its diverse student body of 33,500 includes over 2,500 international students and scholars from over 100 different countries.
A relatively small university, CSU students benefit from a sense of community, with small class sizes and a bounty of research opportunities. However, with research projects in more than 85 countries and ever-expanding influence on the global scene, Colorado State University has the impressive feel of a much larger institution.
Home to eight colleges and nine schools, each with their own expert faculty staff, CSU has received national and international acclaim across areas including student satisfaction, quality of life, and teaching excellence.
The university’s three main campuses are situated in northern Colorado. An additional campus in Denver specializes in public outreach projects and community engagement. CSU also boasts an international campus in Todos Santos, Mexico.
With exceptional environmental policies, public outreach and a vision to create a globally sustainable future, CSU is committed to making its mark as a world-leader in sustainability within academia.
Students at Colorado State University experience a fun and dynamic campus lifestyle with access to over 500 clubs, organizations, and recreational activities. Off-campus, the Rocky Mountains and stunning local scenery provide the perfect starting point for adventure. Or, for a more cosmopolitan day out, there’s the bustling hub of Fort Collins, Colorado’s fourth-largest city, where students can enjoy an fantastic selection of food, entertainment and culture.
Being a 1-hour drive from the major aviation hub of Denver International Airport, and only a short distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport, CSU is well-connected to both the USA and beyond.
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Colorado State University provides students with a fantastic foothold into the career of their choice, with 85 percent of graduates securing work within six months of graduation.
Based on a three-year average, typical annual starting salaries for international students after graduation are in the region of:
International students are eligible to work in the USA for up to 12 months after graduation (increasing to 24 months for those holding an approved STEM degree) through Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). CSU students have high success rates in securing OPT, with over 600 companies having hired CSU graduates in this capacity.
CSU’s dedicated career center provides detailed support to students in matters including:
27,10,428 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
22,88,892 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
14,18,917 Living costs
6,64,445 To live on campus
Colorado State University offers a number of scholarships to international undergraduate students every year, ranging in value from USD 2,000 to USD 12,000 per annum. These scholarships are renewable annually, provided students remain in good academic standing.
Graduate students can apply for financial aid to assist in funding their studies. Students are advised to discuss their options with CSU’s dedicated Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising. Types of financial aid available include grants, scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. Funding opportunities may be obtained through CSU directly or through external organizations.
Scholarships may be offered to students on a merit or needs basis. Students are advised to check specific criteria before applying for financial aid and to ensure they submit their application in advance of the deadline.
Students will be informed if they have been successful in their request for financial aid at the same time as they receive an admission decision. This is usually within 2-4 weeks of submitting the application.
International students at CSU are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on campus to assist in funding their living expenses.
Entry requirements for undergraduates at CPU vary between courses, but generally speaking, students require a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), BBB at A-Level, or an International Baccalaureate score of 32 points, or equivalent.
Admission to CSU’s Graduate School typically requires a student to have completed their bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a second-class honors, or equivalent.
CSU students for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of:
CSU’s Office of International Programs offers a high-quality intensive English program, designed to swiftly advance the language skills of students who want to enroll on a degree program at the university but have not attained the required level of English.
Some departments may require students to sit a Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) test or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) as part of their application process.
International students will need to obtain the correct immigration documents before their study program commences, permitting them to live and study in the USA for the duration of their course.
Entry requirements vary between departments and courses. Students are strongly advised to check exact requirements with their department.
Students at Colorado State University enjoy learning from driven and engaging faculty members who are all experts in their fields. To keep up with record levels of enrollment, total faculty numbers have grown 11 percent in the past decade, ensuring an exemplary staff-student ratio is observed.
At CSU, undergraduate students can choose from just under 300 academic programs, including more than 70 majors, 140 concentrations, and 80 minors. This means students can truly tailor their academic journey to their ambitions and interests.
As a leader in student research, CSU invests heavily in its faculty and learning environments, enabling over 5,000 undergraduate students to take part in research opportunities each year, both in the lab and the field.
With over 260 graduate degree programs on offer, students studying their master’s degree or doctorate at CSU enjoy a bounty of opportunities to finesse their knowledge through excellent research opportunities, esteemed faculty members, and the university’s extensive learning resources.
CSU is recognized as a doctoral university with ‘very high research activity’ (referred to as R1) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is ranked 2nd best in the USA (US News & World Report 2023-2024).
Recognizing that the transition to university life is often a big change for many students, CSU offers orientation and transition programs for new and incoming students to assist with the settling-in process.
CSU provides a number of resources to students to ensure they feel supported, guided and cared for during their time at the university. Facilities include:
CSU students have the opportunity to join a number of learning communities on campus, providing students across all disciplines with the chance to enrich their learning and grow academically, improving key transferable skills and building relationships.
After graduation, students become part of CSU’s 250,000-strong alumni network. This tightly connected network enjoys the opportunity to participate in events, sports games and activities throughout the year.
Fort Collins is a relatively safe city to live in within the USA. Regardless, Colorado State University takes the welfare of its students seriously and has a number of systems in place to ensure their safety, including a number of emergency call boxes and defibrillators positioned around the campus.
CSU has a dedicated safety site to ensure easy access to current and past safety alerts. Students may also access this site to receive general safety advice and information.
Students and faculty members may also enroll for emergency text alerts, providing real-time updates regarding any emergency that might occur on a Fort Collins campus. These texts may also be used to provide information about unexpected school closures.
CSU has its own police department dedicated to student safety, offering services such as Safewalk to ensure students get home safely at night.
Students also benefit from CSU’s Office of Support and Safety Assessment, where they may seek advice, support and guidance on any safety concerns regarding themselves or another individual in the CSU community.
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