International Admissions
CTU Welcomes Students from Around the World.
Students who are not permanent residents of the United States or its territories, or not in the U.S. on a valid work visa, are classified as international students.
In order to ensure completion of a meaningful education at the university and to comply with United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) policies, all international students are expected to complete their degree requirements with little or no interruption to their studies. International students must register full time and attend a full academic year (3 quarters/9 months). International students not residing in the U.S. that are pursuing a degree from CTU that is offered 100% online do not need to meet the above requirements.
CTU is committed to ensuring that international students receive a meaningful and successful American educational experience. To achieve that objective, CTU requires that all F-status international students adhere to the following procedures.
- Students submit a certified English translation and evaluation of equivalency of their education transcripts for the appropriate level of admission being sought.
- Students provide a statement of financial support explaining that tuition will be paid in advance of each academic term and that a sponsor will provide all necessary living expenses for the international applicant or provide a letter of financial guarantee from a sponsoring entity. The guarantee letter must cover the total projected educational expenses for at least one full academic year.
- Students provide evidence of satisfaction of the English proficiency requirement given below.
- Students meet the admission requirements listed in the admissions section of the catalog and declare an academic major. Students may change this major at a later date, but an initial declaration allows students to set up an education plan with their advisors.
- CTU's published refund policy will apply. Form I-20 AB is issued after acceptance and receipt of student's deposit. (See the Financial Policies insert to this catalog for additional information.) Students pursuing degrees that are offered 100% online do not need an I-20 form.
- International students pursuing a graduate degree are required to submit proof of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Additional Stipulations for International Students
- In certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis, exceptions may be made to the admissions policy with the approval of the President, Vice President of Admissions or the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Due to space limitations, CTU reserves the right to select applicants most likely to benefit from the programs.
- International transcripts must be translated to English and may need to be officially evaluated by an accepted agency at the student's cost. A list of accepted official evaluators is available from the Registrar's Office or the International Admissions department.
- The baccalaureate requirement for graduate admissions may be accepted from any United States institution that is regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or equivalent agency of a foreign government.
- Colorado Technical University will accept official college transcripts from any United States institution that is regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education. International institutions must be licensed or officially recognized by the Education Department or Ministry of the country where the institution is in operation to be eligible for transfer of credit or degree status.
To learn more about CTU, our degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.
If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate English proficiency. This can be done in one of the following ways. Click here to learn more.
To be considered for admission, you must submit official records and transcripts of all previous academic work. Click here to learn more.