Colorado State University
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Description of 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.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Colorado State University
Brief information about basic programs of higher education, providing fundamental theoretical and specialized practical education of specialists.
The university offers bachelor's programs in 65 specialties. Students are taught at 8 colleges. The students, who wish to obtain a bachelor's degree, can study in the following academic areas:
- Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences;
- Natural Resources;
- Natural Sciences;
- Humanities, Applied Sciences;
- Free art;
- Business;
- Engineering;
- Agricultural sciences.
- Student age: 18+
- Start dates: annually.
- Requirements for enrollment: certificate (international IB certificate), TOEFL iBT from 71, SAT or ACT (for some programs).
- The result of the studying: bachelor's degree, career prospects in the US and other countries.
Short information about programs for those wishing to obtain a narrow specialization, to upgrade the qualifications obtained at the undergraduate program.
Postgraduate programs in the university are offered in each of the 8 colleges. Master's courses have a number of features. One of the main is the narrow specialization of the course. This concerns theoretical education and practice in a specific field of activity. A total of 55 master's programs are offered at the university. The strongest areas are considered to be agriculture, biomedicine, rehabilitation medicine, applied sciences, business.
- Student age: 21+
- Start dates: annually.
- Requirements for admission: Bachelor's degree / specialist (average score not lower than 4.0), TOEFL IBT 80+, recommendations, motivation letter, resume.
- The result of the studying: Master's degree, high level of professional knowledge, skills, work experience in the USA, received on internship, career prospects at the international level.
University Pathway Program
The minimum level of English is Advanced.
The OHLA University Study Program allows international students to automatically enroll in multiple university programs throughout the United States. A team of experts prepares students for university studies, guides students towards successful admission.
Pathway provides students with the opportunity to prepare for college by getting information, doing exercises that make academic requirements clear, and removing common barriers that can stunt student progress. Topics: resources, teaching methods, writing skills, critical thinking skills, motivation, self-efficacy. Particular attention is paid to group work, mutual learning.
Training program:
- Acquaintance with other students, staff and teachers, developed support network before starting training at CSM
- Getting to know the campus and its valuable resources
- Obtaining 1 college loan.
Accommodation, meals, prices
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.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Colorado State University
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.
Advantages
- Colorado State University is â„–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.
Facilities and equipment at Colorado State University
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.
Admission dates and extra charges
Studying period: September - June.
Literature and references
- Colorado State University — Wiki
- Colorado State University — U.S. News & World Report L.P.
- #198 Colorado State University, Fort Collins — Forbes
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins — THE - Times Higher Education
- Statistics at Colorado State University - Fort Collins
- Colorado State University earns more top marks for its sustainability research and courses
- Colorado State’s veterinary medicine program ranked 2nd by U.S. News and World Report for 2023-24
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Colorado State University
Recommendations on when to apply
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