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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our international students at University College are as diverse as they are unique—students come to Denver from all over the world: India, China, Canada, Qatar, Venezuela, and beyond. We pride ourselves in providing a welcoming and challenging academic environment for students of all backgrounds and experiences, and we look forward to working with you to reach your personal and professional goals!

Career-Focused Content: Propel your career forward with hands-on, career-focused courses taught by professional practitioners who work in the fields they teach.

Top 100 University: Gain access to the top facilities and resources offered at the University of Denver, a top 100 university as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Take advantage of resources such as International Student and Scholar Services, Career Services, The Writing Center, The English Language Center, and more.

Growing Region: Located 15 minutes from downtown Denver, DU was founded before Colorado was a state and has been at the epicenter of the region’s growth. You’ll be an hour away from some of the most prestigious ski resorts and hiking trails in the world, plus have all the amenities a top U.S. city has to offer.

Accreditation The University of Denver’s University College maintains the highest level of accreditation offered by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the US government.

• US Department of Education Accreditation Database • University College Accreditation Length of Degree A degree may be completed in as few as 18 months or up to five years. A certificate can be earned in 9 months, depending on the number of courses taken during each term.

Quantity of Courses A master’s degree requires 12 courses (48 quarter hours) and a graduate certificate requires 6 courses (24 quarter hours). Each course is 4 credit hours.

Academic Calendar 10-week courses begin in September, January, March, and June. You may begin courses in any of these four quarters.

Courses If you study in your home country, all degrees and certificates can be completed 100% online with no trip to campus required.

If you wish to relocate to Denver and study on a student visa, you are required to register for two courses per term, one of which must be on campus.

Tuition The 2017/2018 academic year rates include $660 per credit hour, or $2,640 per course. This does not include a technology fee of $4 per quarter hour. For 2017/2018 academic year, the total master’s tuition is $31,680 and total certificate tuition is $15,840.

F-1 Visa Students who wish to study in Denver on an F-1 visa are required to provide proof of funds to cover tuition and living expenses for their first year of study.

Admission Requirements and How to Apply You may access international student admission requirements and the online application on the University College website under the “Get Answers” tab then click “Admission.”

Transcripts and Evaluation of Transcripts The University of Denver requires transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts issued in any language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. The University of Denver will perform a transcript evaluation to ensure the requirements of a bachelor’s degree are met.

English Proficiency Requirements • TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based) is required. TOEFL score reports older than two years from the date of application are not accepted.

• IELTS: A score of 6.5 or higher is required. Each individual band score must be 6.0 or higher. IELTS score reports older than two years from the date of application are not accepted.

Additional Questions If you have additional questions, please visit universitycollege.du.edu, call 800-347-2042, or email ucolsupport@du.edu. Contact International Student and Scholar Services by calling 303-871-4912, emailing isss@du.edu, or visit du.edu/isss.

10% The University of Denver International Student Population

29 Countries Represented by University College Students Currently Enrolled

5% University College Alumni Living Internationally

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