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University of Colorado Denver

Denver, Colorado, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

CU Denver's engineering graduate options include CS, civil and electrical engineering master's degrees.

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CU Denver's engineering graduate options include CS, civil and electrical engineering master's degrees. The CS MS normally requires 30 graduate credits, while its Data Science in Biomedicine track requires 36. Expanded online options make delivery-mode planning important: confirm which courses can be taken in person and whether the intended enrolment supports the requirements of residential international study.

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  1. Master of Science in Computer Science
  2. Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  3. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
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Academic eligibility

  • Engineering graduate applications require academic records, an original statement and résumé.
  • Most programmes require two recommendations, while the college publishes exceptions for particular disciplines.
  • It states that GRE scores have been removed from admission evaluation; submitting them does not replace academic readiness.
  • Some CS applicants with acceptable prior majors but missing foundations receive a plan requiring extra undergraduate preparation with specified grades in addition to the master's credits.

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Language requirements

  • International Admissions lists IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or approved alternatives, while noting that programmes can set their own standard.
  • It explicitly does not accept school-issued letters of instruction as English-proficiency evidence.
  • Check approved test versions and exemptions instead of assuming a medium-of-instruction letter will suffice.

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Study intakes

  • The engineering college lists fall and spring application cycles, with separate international deadlines.
  • Online and campus CS formats share a degree name but do not automatically share an appropriate international study arrangement.
  • Confirm course availability and the precise intended mode before accepting.

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Application deadlines

  • The recurring engineering table lists March 15 fall and September 15 spring for international CS MS applicants.
  • Civil and Electrical Engineering international master's applicants have April 15 fall and September 15 spring dates.
  • The spring date is already past at review, and no cohort year is assigned to this recurring table; verify the applicable 2027 cycle rather than using the later domestic deadline.

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International tuition

  • For 2026–27, College of Engineering, Design and Computing non-resident tuition is USD 1,660 per credit, distinct from USD 887 for eligible non-resident online enrolment.
  • The table also lists an engineering instructional fee of USD 44.30 per credit and a USD 90 per-term college major fee, alongside other mandatory charges.
  • These are not a complete annual budget; insurance and living expenses are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The college explicitly says funding is not guaranteed.
  • The CS page notes that department jobs are competitive hourly positions and do not include tuition reimbursement.
  • Do not describe a possible teaching job as a funded master's; obtain any award separately and budget for the uncovered costs.

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What can international students study at University of Colorado Denver?

Selected programme options include Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Colorado Denver?

Engineering graduate applications require academic records, an original statement and résumé. Most programmes require two recommendations, while the college publishes exceptions for particular disciplines. It states that GRE scores have been removed from admission evaluation; submitting them does not replace academic readiness. Some CS applicants with acceptable prior majors but missing foundations receive a plan requiring extra undergraduate preparation with specified grades in addition to the master's credits. International Admissions lists IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or approved alternatives, while noting that programmes can set their own standard. It explicitly does not accept school-issued letters of instruction as English-proficiency evidence. Check approved test versions and exemptions instead of assuming a medium-of-instruction letter will suffice.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Colorado Denver?

For 2026–27, College of Engineering, Design and Computing non-resident tuition is USD 1,660 per credit, distinct from USD 887 for eligible non-resident online enrolment. The table also lists an engineering instructional fee of USD 44.30 per credit and a USD 90 per-term college major fee, alongside other mandatory charges. These are not a complete annual budget; insurance and living expenses are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Colorado Denver?

The recurring engineering table lists March 15 fall and September 15 spring for international CS MS applicants. Civil and Electrical Engineering international master's applicants have April 15 fall and September 15 spring dates. The spring date is already past at review, and no cohort year is assigned to this recurring table; verify the applicable 2027 cycle rather than using the later domestic deadline. The engineering college lists fall and spring application cycles, with separate international deadlines. Online and campus CS formats share a degree name but do not automatically share an appropriate international study arrangement. Confirm course availability and the precise intended mode before accepting. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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