University of Denver

International Student Application Information

Graduate Studies administrates admission to programs in the following colleges, schools, institutes and departments:

• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Morgridge College of Education
• Conflict Resolution Institute
• Graduate School of Professional Psychology
• Josef Korbel School of International Studies
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics
• School of Engineering & Computer Science

If you do not see the college, school or department of the program you are interested in applying, please visit our main Admission page.

Below are the general instructions required for admission to the University of Denver. Please consult the college, school or department to which you are applying for additional information regarding supplemental admission materials.

Application

Please submit an online application. Please click on "Apply for Admission" and select your degree, college, major and concentration (if applicable).

You will be able to check your application status upon submission. This includes any missing documentation required to process your application; such as official transcripts, letters of recommendation, English proficiency test, essay or GRE scores.

A printable confirmation page will appear after successful submission. Please include your confirmation page in your admission packet.

Application Fees

There is a $60 application fee. This is a nonrefundable application fee, (bank draft or personal check) drawn on a U.S. bank, which covers the cost of processing application materials. A credit card payment is acceptable for online applications only. Applications will not be processed until this fee is paid. No waivers or deferrals are allowed.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit two official transcripts from each college or university attended, including an official statement of receipt for degrees earned. The transcripts must be in separate sealed envelopes and must be accompanied by certified English translations. Errors or omissions in English translations may be grounds for refusal or dismissal.

Please note that an official transcript must include the original signature of the registrar and/or the seal of the issuing institution, and must be enclosed in an envelope with the stamp or signature of the registrar across the sealed flap.

All credentials submitted become property of the University of Denver and cannot be copied or returned to the student or any person(s).

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Please consult the college, school or department to which you are applying for test requirements.

Applicants must request that Educational Testing Services (ETS) forward results to the University of Denver, Office of Graduate Admission. The institution code for the University of Denver is R4842. For information concerning GRE registration, please visit www.gre.org or contact:

Graduate Record Examination
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
(609) 771-7670

Applicants should take the entrance exam well in advance of their intended application date. Please allow at least 14 business days for your general test scores and six weeks for your subject test scores to be received. Several departments and schools will not process applications until scores have been received. Entrance exam scores older than five years from the date of the application may not be acceptable for admission. Contact the department for specific requirements.

Letters of Recommendation

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. (The envelopes need to be sealed and signed across the flap by the provider). Please consult the college, department or school to which you are applying for recommendation forms (if applicable).

Essay/Personal Statement

Please use specific instructions/guidelines given by the college, department or school to which you are applying.

Copy of Passport

Please provide a copy of the photograph and legal name page of your passport.  If you currently do not have a passport, you will need to make arrangements to obtain a passport before an I-20 can be issued by the University of Denver.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Any graduate applicant whose native language is not English (including US citizens and permanent residents), regardless of his or her educational background, who wishes to be considered for any Graduate Teaching Assistantship must demonstrate fluency in spoken English by scoring a minimum of 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), 26 on the Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) exam speaking section, or an IELTS score of 8.

English Proficiency

Submit official scores from an English proficiency test. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. A TOEFL or IELTS score is required of all international graduate student applicants whose native language is not English. The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the University of Denver is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based, or 80 (internet-based) for most graduate departments. Alternately, students may submit a 7.0 on the IELTS exam. Note: Those students with bachelor's or master's degrees, from institutions where English is the language of instruction and examination, are generally exempt from the English-test requirement (please submit proof with the application). Our school code for the TOEFL is 4842. Please see chart for specific departmental test requirements.

Financial Verification

Complete the Financial Verification Form, and provide an original bank letter showing cash availability and/or letter of sponsorship, as appropriate for your situation. No monthly bank statements will be accepted. No photocopies of financial verification documents will be accepted. The form must be completed with the student's and sponsor's signature. This requirement does not apply to permanent residents. In addition, a copy of your passport will be required for I-20 issuance.

The Financial Verification form and other important VISA information can be found here. 

Mailing address

Mail all supplemental admission materials, including official transcripts, in one package to:

Check List

Please submit:

1. Submit a complete and signed application.
2. Nonrefundable application fee (check or money order made payable to the University of Denver. Credit cards are accepted only for online applications).
3. Two official transcripts from each University or College attended.
4. Official scores from TOEFL/IELTS exam or proof of language of instruction.
5. A copy of your passport.
6. Supplemental materials as required by the college, department or school to which you are applying.
7. Three letters of recommendation.
8. Request entrance exam scores to be sent to the University of Denver. Institutional Code R4842 (if applicable).
9. Submit signed Financial Verification Form and required financial support documents.
10. All materials submitted, in one packet, to the Office of Graduate Studies by the program deadline.