Submit Online Application
Be sure to write down the email that you use for your application as well as your password. You can submit the application before you have provided your transcripts and test scores.
Start Your Application
Pay Application Fee
Graduate students opting to do an ECE or WES evaluation will not be charged the $75 application fee
Transcripts from Institutions Located Outside the United States
International Credential Evaluation Requirement
An International Credential Evaluation Report is required for any applicant who attended one or more academic institution(s) located outside the United States. All international credentials from academic institution(s) located outside the United States will need to be verified for authenticity and evaluated by CU Denver or an external evaluation provider (ECE or WES).
If you are applying for CU Denver programs, you have two options to choose from:
- CU Denver In-House Evaluation
- External Evaluation (ECE or WES course by course only)
If you are applying for CU Anschutz medical programs, you must provide an external evaluation report (ECE or WES course by course only).
Please carefully read through each of the options below.
Downtown Campus Credential Evaluation FAQ's
Anschutz Medical Campus Credential Evaluation FAQ's
In-House International Credential Evaluation by CU Denver International Admissions
Document Requirements
Post-Secondary Transcripts
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL post-secondary/schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.
Indian applicants: Please be sure to submit all mark sheets and a degree/provisional certificate issued by the university, not an affiliated institution or college.
Read everything under "Important Information" below
Notice: International Admissions reserves the right to deny an application or rescind an application decision where the applicant fails to disclose educational work performed. Reasonable attempts to obtain missing academic records must be documented and verified for a conditional admission decision to proceed. View our frequently asked questions or contact us for more information. We are here to help!
Important Information
Transcript Translation
How to Submit Documents for In-House International Credential Evaluations
Unofficial and Official Transcripts for In-House International Credential Evaluations
Document Retention Policy
Transcripts from Institutions Located Inside the United States
You must submit complete transcripts for all US post-secondary institutions you have attended directly to your CU Denver graduate admissions office. Check your department’s website for details and contact information.
Submit Test Scores
Some graduate programs require standardized test scores (such as GRE or GMAT) for admission. If your program requires a test score, you should send your score through the testing agency. We require official scores for an admission decision. Verify the requirement below with your program's school or college.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
School or College
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General Testing Requirement
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Business School
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The GMAT is required for admission; however, the GRE may be substituted. GMAT/GRE waivers are available case-by-case and can be requested while completing the online application. Please note, that not all programs offer the same GMAT/GRE waivers.
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College of Architecture & Planning
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GRE waiver available with 3.0 GPA
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College of Arts & Media
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GRE not required for all programs
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College of Engineering, Design, and Computing
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GRE not required for most MS and MEng programs.
Special Notice: the college has temporarily suspended the evaluation of GRE scores for admission decisions through the 2022 application cycle (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023). If you choose to optionally submit them, please send scores officially through ETS using code #4875. A preferred minimum score of 300+.
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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GRE not required for many programs; check your specific program
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School of Education & Human Development
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GRE not required for all programs
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School of Public Affairs
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GRE not required for all programs, but recommended for GPA below 3.0
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How to Send Your Scores
Use the information below to send your scores electronically.
TOEFL & GRE
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IELTS, PTE, Duolingo and GMAT
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4875
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Search "University of Colorado Denver"
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English Language Proficiency Tests
Minimum Score Requirements
Note: The university minimum scores listed below apply to most graduates programs, with the exception of programs in the College of Nursing. Check with your individual program to verify the minimum score required.
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TOEFL iBT
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IELTS ACADEMIC
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PTE ACADEMIC
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Overall Score
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79
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6.5
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58
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Reading
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8
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5.5
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42
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Listening
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7
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5.5
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42
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Speaking
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18
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5.5
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42
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Writing
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16
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5.5
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42
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DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST
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Overall Score
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105
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Literacy
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85
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Conversation
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85
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Comprehension
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85
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Production
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85
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How to Submit Your Scores
Use the information below to submit your scores electronically:
TOEFL
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IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo
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4875
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Search "University of Colorado Denver "
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