Colorado State University

The Colorado State University, founded in 1879, is considered one of the most prestigious colleges in Colorado. It is also one of the leading US universities. Colorado State University is known as a research and development center. Distinctive features of the university are also flexible author's educational programs.

University structure is represented by 8 colleges, 53 academic departments, more than 1500 faculties. In general, 350 educational programs are offered on the directions in the university. These include several courses of research profile. Total research budget is $ 300 million per year.

There are more than 26.500 students studying at the university. Only 1% is foreign students. The university environment is intercultural and multinational at the expense of the ethnic composition of the United States.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

Colorado State University offers the opportunity to study, conduct research, or do internships in more than 80 countries – about 20% of students go to study abroad each year. Exchange programs will allow students to expand their academic horizons, gain international educational experience, and immerse themselves in the study of other cultures and languages.

Departments have been created on the campus that comprehensively support students of all faculties and specializations. Employees provide assistance in various aspects of student life, whether it is the selection of academic subjects to achieve a goal, the organization of internships, the search for a place for employment or contacts to assist with specialized organizations.

Teaching of higher education programs is organized at specialized faculties:

• Engineering
• Business
• Agricultural Sciences,
• Health, humanities,
• Natural resources,
• Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences,
• Liberal Arts,
• Science.

CSU regularly publishes a research journal that highlights the work of its researchers working on important global issues. Whether it's tackling the climate crisis or discovering new ways to protect communities from wildfires, research centres are engaged in important projects in which students are also involved.

An outstanding research area is the study of infectious and oncological diseases. The Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is home to scientists developing vaccines and cures for some of the world's most devastating diseases. It is home to one of the 10 U.S. Regional Centers of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, funded by a $40 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Much of the cancer supercluster, which includes the collaboration of the five colleges, is based on the work of the university's CSU Animal Cancer Center, the largest center of its kind in the world.

Colorado State University has its own symbolism, like other leading universities in the world. Its symbol is a ram, which is depicted on flags, emblems, documents, and a real ram lives on campus, the care of which is organized under the guidance of older students. The totem animal participates in many campus events, including athletic competitions.

Students at the University are offered comfortable rooms in residences on campus: Westfall Hall and Parmelee Hall. Accommodation on a self-service basis can be individual and shared. In the residences there are 1-3-bed rooms. Kitchens and laundries are in general access. Students are also offered advice on finding accommodation for self-rental: apartments, houses, rooms in apartments, etc.

Subject list: Accounting, Actuarial Science, administration, Aerospace Studies Minor, Agriculture, Animal Science, anthropology, Applied Computing, Arabic Studies, Architecture, Art, Asian Studies, BA, biochemistry, biology, Biomedical Sciences, business, Business and management, chemical engineering, chemistry, Civil engineering, Communication Studies, Construction Management, Counseling, cultural studies, Dance, Data Science, design, Early Childhood Education, ecology, economics, Electrical engineering, Electrical Techniques, engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Sustainability, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, Filmmaking, finance, Finance Concentration, Food Science, gardening, Gender studies, General English, genetics, geography, geology, geophysics, Health & Exercise Science, history, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, humanitarian sciences, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese (JPN), journalism, Latin American Studies, law, Leadership Studies, Liberal Arts, linguistics, literature, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, maths, media, Medicine, Military Science, music, Natural science, Neuroscience, Nutrition & Food Science, Pharmacy Technician, philosophy, physics, Political science, Psychology, Real Estate, Religious Sciences, Russian Studies, Science, Science and technology, social sciencies, Social work, sociology, sports management, Statistics, Teaching, theatre studies, Veterinary science, Visual Studies, Women's Studies, zoology

There are more than 100 interest clubs and sports sections for students in the university. Number of student communities exceeds 400. A wide range of entertainment programs is represented in the educational institution. Also, students are offered cognitive leisure. Colorado is full of interesting sights. Students can get acquainted with them during weekend excursions.

Daily routine

Schedule depends on the intensity and type of the curriculum.

• Colorado State University is №1 Research Center in Colorado. All conditions for professional development are created here;
• The university offers a large number of practical Bachelor and Master programs;
• The University has an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. This determines the quality of the academic preparation of students;
• Highly qualified teachers work at the university with students. Profiling courses are read by teachers with extensive practical experience in a particular industry;
• Infrastructure is one of the most modern in the state and the country. Each department of the university, known as an advanced research and development center, is 100% equipped technically.

Infrastructure of the State University of Colorado is very well developed:

• Educational buildings; 
• Residences; 
• A library; 
• Several restaurants and cafes; 
• Shops; 
• Sport centers;
• Medical centers; 
• Club houses; 
• Several park-type recreation zones;
• A museum of advertising, design and art; 
• Three theaters.

High-speed wireless Internet is available on the territory of the university. Students can use computer equipment free of charge in a specialized information center. 

Studying period: September - June.

The admission process consists of several stages, some of which are available online. Applicants will have to:

• Fill out a detailed online application form, attach the required documents,
• Pay the application fee,
• Pass an interview, possible tests,
• Receive an official invitation to enroll,
• Make deposits to book a place on the course, in the residence,
• Arrive on campus to begin classes.

The admissions committee actively supports future first-year students, helping with paperwork, orientation in the United States, and passing external tests.

The inaugural class of 2024 of 5485 students is the second-largest ever, with 31% of applicants coming from diverse backgrounds. 23% of them are the first in their families to go to college.

CSU graduates are successful, with 85% of them finding employment within 6 months of graduation. 9/10 of the students would choose to study at CSU again, which is a testament to the quality of the campus and the academic environment.

Admission criteria for international students include having:

• Personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study: Bachelor's Degree Certificate / Bachelor's Diploma / Master's Diploma in Related Specializations with Scorecards,
• TOEFL, IELTS Duolingo, or equivalent language exam results recognized by the university. Depending on the level of the program for which the applicant is enrolled, the points for the language exam will be different. The main language admission criterion is the presence of a level not lower than B2,
• Letters of recommendation from teachers, personal mentors, employers.

In 2023-2024, 76% of students enrolled in full-time studies received financial aid in its various forms. The university offers students, scholarships, grants, financial support based on material need, as well as programs based on cooperation with local organizations. Rewards may cover expenses such as tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, or related expenses such as buying a computer or caring for dependents.

Some of the financial rewards offered are:

• Scholarships based on merit in studies, sports, creativity or other areas of extracurricular life,
• Scholarships for the transfer of students from other institutions,
• State financial assistance,
• CSU Faculty Scholarships,
• Federal Financial Aid.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision