Checklist for International Students
- A nonrefundable application fee in the form of a bank draft, personal check drawn on a prime U.S. bank, or international money order is required to cover the cost of processing the application materials received. Applications will not be processed until this fee is paid. Application fee is $45.
- Attach a photograph (passport size), taken within a year of the date of application.
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended, including an official statement of degrees earned, must be sent directly from the institution(s) to the appropriate graduate school 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.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from professors, preferably in your field of concentration or from employers.
- Submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum TOEFL scores required is 600/250/100 (PBT, CBT, iBT). The minimum IELTS is 7.0. 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. ENGLISH CONDITIONAL ADMISSION (ECA): Some graduate students who successfully complete the appropriate level at the University of Denver’s English Language Center prior to enrolling in a degree program will be required to present a TOEFL/IELTS score. Completion of an intensive English program other than the University of Denver’s English Language Center does not satisfy this requirement.
- Submit a personal statement (essay). This statement should include information concerning your life, education, practical experience, special interests, and specific purpose in applying to the University of Denver. It should not be a mere listing of facts but a carefully written essay of at least 300 words.
- Complete the Financial Verification Form in this application, and provide an original bank letter showing cash availability or official proof of scholarship/governmental sponsorship as appropriate in your case. 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 students who have filed documents to become permanent residents (resident aliens).