University of Colorado Boulder
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University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, United States. Tuition for international students: $48,222–$51,834 per year (2026-27 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: Fall, Spring; application fee $70. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition $48,222 per year (varies by programme) + housing and meals $19,242 per year |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 80, Duolingo 115, PTE 58. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 11月15日 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, 1月15日. |
| Where and how students live | Boulder · 53 km from DEN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $19,242 per year |
| Working while studying | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. · 91% of graduates employed or studying |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
国际学生的助学金与申请要求
| 国际申请者的资助与录取情况 | 国际本科生不提供基于经济需求的助学金 国际学生不符合学校基于经济需求的助学金资格,只能获得奖学金(以成绩等为依据)或校外资助。 (reference)来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Nonresident students are ineligible for need-based assistance or the Colorado ASSET Bill benefit, but are encouraged to apply for scholarships.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| 满足全部经济需求 | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| 奖学金(成绩类) | 是 — 国际学生可获得奖学金(成绩类)来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “All international, first-year applications will be reviewed for automatic consideration scholarships as long as required application documents are received by the January 15th deadline.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“International students are eligible and were considered for non-resident scholarships (Presidential and CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement).”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| SAT / ACT 政策 | test-optional(可选择提交 SAT/ACT 成绩)来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “ACT and SAT scores are not required for first-year students, but you may provide self-reported scores if you would like us to consider them when reviewing your application.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| 英语水平 | 须提供英语水平考试成绩,符合豁免条件者除外
来源 (8)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “All students need to demonstrate a strong command of English language skills to succeed in CU Boulder’s rigorous academic environment, and international applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency before enrolling into their academic program.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Option 2: Complete at least two years of full-time academic study at a secondary school in a qualifying country.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Exam Minimum Total Score/Grade”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT26 (post January 2026) 4.0”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (pre January 2026) 80”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“IELTS 6.5”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Duolingo Test of English (DET) 115”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“PTE Academic 58”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “CU Boulder offers conditional admission to international students who meet the academic requirements for admission but need to improve their English language skills before starting a degree program.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
新生奖学金
Presidential Scholarship
- Amount: $15,000 / 年
- Renewal: 可续期 — up to 4 years — keep GPA 2.75+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (4)
“The Presidential Scholarship is offered to incoming nonresident first-year students based on the strength of their admissions application.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Newly admitted students will be considered for a scholarship of $15,000 per year (renewable for four years, totaling $60,000).”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative CU Boulder GPA”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“International students are eligible and were considered for non-resident scholarships (Presidential and CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement).”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12CU Boulder Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship
- Amount: $6,250 / 年
- Renewal: 可续期 — up to 4 years — keep GPA 2.75+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (4)
“The CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship is offered to incoming nonresident first-year students based on the strength of their admissions application.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Newly admitted students will be considered for a scholarship of $6,250 per year (renewable for four years, which is $25,000 total).”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative CU Boulder GPA”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“International students are eligible and were considered for non-resident scholarships (Presidential and CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement).”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship
- Amount: $4,000 / 年
- Renewal: 可续期 — up to 4 years — keep GPA 2.75+
- Can be combined with other awards: Yes
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (4)
“The Arts & Humanities (A&H) Merit Scholarship is offered to incoming resident and nonresident first-year students who applied and were admitted with a declared A&H major.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Nonresidents can receive the A&H Achievement Scholarship*: $4,000 per year (renewable for four years, totaling $16,000)”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“To qualify for the A&H Achievement Scholarships, nonresidents must also be a recipient of the CU Boulder Chancellor's Achievement or Presidential Scholars award.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative CU Boulder GPA”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration — Bachelor of Science (BSBA) 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The official major for undergraduates at Leeds School of Business is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Business students are required to earn a total of 120* approved semester hours of credit from the following categories:”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Computer Science — Bachelor of Science (BSCS) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The BS degree in computer science emphasizes knowledge and awareness of computing at all levels.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering — Bachelor of Science (BSME) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “To earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, students must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Spring 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Nov. 15: Fall and summer early action deadline”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Oct. 1: Spring application deadline”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| Application fee | $70 one-time 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The application fee is: $65 for domestic applicants $70 for international applicants”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Proof of funds / financial documents: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “you must submit evidence of full financial support sufficient for all first-year expenses at the University of Colorado Boulder with required documentation before we can finalize your admission and issue any immigration forms.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words): Choose one of the seven essays from the Common Application.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “CU Boulder requires one letter of recommendation.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12College-specific essays: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Complete the personal essay and a short answer question listed below.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “ACT and SAT scores are not required for first-year students, but you may provide self-reported scores if you would like us to consider them when reviewing your application.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “First-year international applicants must submit senior secondary school transcripts, mark sheets and exam results; however, unofficial academic records are accepted for the initial review and admission decision.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | 11月15日 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Nov. 15: Fall and summer early action deadline”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | 1月15日 The normal round; not binding. 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Jan. 15: Fall and summer regular decision deadline”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Regular Decision — Scholarship application | 1月15日 The normal round; not binding. 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “All international, first-year applications will be reviewed for automatic consideration scholarships as long as required application documents are received by the January 15th deadline.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Base rate (Arts & Humanities, Education, Music, Social Sciences): $48,222 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) Tier 3 (Engineering, Natural Sciences): $51,834 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | $19,242 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | $2,648 per term (reference) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
来源 (10)
“Undergraduate International Cost”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Tuition Type: Base Rate”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Base Tuition 1 and Undergraduate Fees 2 $24,111 $48,222”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Based on 2026–27 academic year tuition and fee rates.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Tuition Type: Tier 3”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Tier 3 Tuition 1 and Undergraduate Fees 2 $25,917 $51,834”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans 3 $9,621 $19,242”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“This rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Students and Grad Students: $2,648 per semester * pending approval of DOI”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“If you already have health insurance coverage through an individual, family, employer or government-sponsored (i.e., Medicaid) plan, you can submit a waiver to provide proof of coverage.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The university requires that all students admitted as first-year freshmen (defined as any student who graduated from high school within one year of enrollment confirmation term) live in a university residence hall and carry a traditional food plan for two academic-year semesters*, subject to the availability of space.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “On-campus housing is not guaranteed for students beyond their first year of their undergraduate degree.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Code Talker, Bear Creek, students with an Academic Year + Breaks contract may remain through the break.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“If students apply and are granted winter break contract:”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. government rule 来源 (4)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 (reference) government rule 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program is a professional development education program that allows undergraduate students to participate in a year-round schedule that alternates professionally related work experiences with classroom coursework.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. government rule 来源 (4)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”www.uscis.gov ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's programs (BAMs) offer currently enrolled CU Boulder undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 91% 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “In a recent survey, 91 percent of graduates from CU Boulder report that they are currently employed and/or in further education.”www.colorado.edu ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
所在地
| City / state | Boulder |
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| Nearest major airport | Denver International Airport (DEN), about 53 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).