Colorado State University

• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA,
• Year of foundation: 1870,
• Number of students: about 34,200,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Colorado State University (CSU) is one of the leading public research universities in the United States, which has earned international recognition from students, employers, professors, and accreditation organizations due to its long history, preservation of traditions, and focus on modern educational methods. It offers more than 70 bachelor's degree programs, about 140 master's degree programs, and more than 60 doctorate degrees in America.

Founded in 1870 as the Colorado College of Agriculture, CSU has gradually developed in all areas of academic activity, changing its original location and even its main scientific focus. Today, the educational institution consists of more than 2,000 qualified teachers, administrative staff and mentors, about 34,200 students from different countries. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 17:1, which allows to create a friendly atmosphere between faculty and students.; teachers know all the students personally and help them at every learning stage.

Over the past decade, CSU has secured record student enrollment based on its diversity of nationalities, academic performance, and record fundraising and research spending, which continue to reach new heights year after year. Colorado State University faculty are known nationally and internationally for their active research activities, which regularly involve students. In the year, CSU was recognized as one of the top 10 research institutions in the world contributing to solving the COVID pandemic.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

Colorado State University offers the opportunity to study, conduct research, or do internships in more than 80 countries – about 20% of students go to study abroad each year. Exchange programs will allow students to expand their academic horizons, gain international educational experience, and immerse themselves in the study of other cultures and languages.

Departments have been created on the campus that comprehensively support students of all faculties and specializations. Employees provide assistance in various aspects of student life, whether it is the selection of academic subjects to achieve a goal, the organization of internships, the search for a place for employment or contacts to assist with specialized organizations.

Teaching of higher education programs in USA is organized at specialized faculties:

• Engineering
• Business
• Agricultural Sciences,
• Health, humanities,
• Natural resources,
• Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences,
• Liberal Arts,
• Science.

CSU regularly publishes a research journal that highlights the work of its researchers working on important global issues. Whether it's tackling the climate crisis or discovering new ways to protect communities from wildfires, research centres are engaged in important projects in which students are also involved.

An outstanding research area is the study of infectious and oncological diseases. The Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is home to scientists developing vaccines and cures for some of the world's most devastating diseases. It is home to one of the 10 U.S. Regional Centers of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, funded by a $40 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Much of the cancer supercluster, which includes the collaboration of the five colleges, is based on the work of the university's CSU Animal Cancer Center, the largest center of its kind in the world.

Colorado State University has its own symbolism, like other leading universities in the world. Its symbol is a ram, which is depicted on flags, emblems, documents, and a real ram lives on campus, the care of which is organized under the guidance of older students. The totem animal participates in many campus events, including athletic competitions.

The Colorado State University campus has excellent conditions for living and eating, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students have access to 15 comfortable residences with different types of rooms, including family rooms, as well as a student village for students continuing their studies, preparing for transfer or conducting scientific research.

12 of the 15 residences are residential buildings for the majority. Their occupancy is mainly based on their membership in the faculty. The buildings offer:

• Public double and single deluxe rooms (the difference between them is the presence of a neighbor, private or shared bathroom),
• Shared kitchen and dining areas, fully equipped with necessary household appliances for cooking and storing food,
• Recreation areas with board games, TV,
• Quiet classes for self-study, working on projects in small groups,
• Laundries,
• High-speed Wi-Fi,
• Automatic connection of the power plan.

Aggie Village, which opened in 2016, is home to undergraduate students, students transferring to other educational institutions, and masters. Aggie Village residents benefit from a convenient location, fully furnished apartments, all-inclusive rates, study rooms, staff support, and regular leisure programs. The infrastructure of residential buildings in the student village includes:

• Studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments with bathrooms,
• Shared kitchens, dining areas on the floors,
• Laundries,
• Recreation and self-study areas,
• High-speed Wi-Fi (utilities are already included in the price).

Students who wish to stay at the university with their family can book a room in one of three small family residences.:

• Aggie Village Family — two-room apartments with or without furniture, playground, laundry facilities and 24-hour service,
• International House — one- and two-bedroom apartments with full furniture, laundries and public areas nearby,
• University Village — two-, three-bedroom apartments with or without furniture, shared kitchens and laundries on site, playground in the courtyard.

If a student would like to be accommodated off—campus, they can request support from the CSU administrative staff - they will be provided with a list of verified agencies and individuals for rental housing. There are several large restaurants on the territory of Colorado State University, each of which offers a unique menu with dishes of national and international cuisines. Those living on campus need to apply for one of the offered meal plans, which represents a certain number of meals per semester, additional points for the purchase of snacks in university stores. Almost every CSU institution has a diet, vegetarian, and vegan menu that supports students with special nutritional needs.

Subject list: Accounting, Actuarial Science, administration, Aerospace Studies Minor, Agriculture, Animal Science, anthropology, Applied Computing, Arabic Studies, Architecture, Art, Asian Studies, BA, biochemistry, biology, Biomedical Sciences, business, Business and management, chemical engineering, chemistry, Civil engineering, Communication Studies, Construction Management, Counseling, cultural studies, Dance, Data Science, design, Early Childhood Education, ecology, economics, Electrical engineering, Electrical Techniques, engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Sustainability, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, Filmmaking, finance, Finance Concentration, Food Science, gardening, Gender studies, General English, genetics, geography, geology, geophysics, Health & Exercise Science, history, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, humanitarian sciences, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese (JPN), journalism, Latin American Studies, law, Leadership Studies, Liberal Arts, linguistics, literature, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, maths, media, Medicine, Military Science, music, Natural science, Neuroscience, Nutrition & Food Science, Pharmacy Technician, philosophy, physics, Political science, Psychology, Real Estate, Religious Sciences, Russian Studies, Science, Science and technology, social sciencies, Social work, sociology, sports management, Statistics, Teaching, theatre studies, Veterinary science, Visual Studies, Women's Studies, zoology

Colorado State University has created a variety of opportunities to develop students' talents and abilities. One of the important parts of student life is themed clubs — more than 500 communities within which students are united by a common interest, hobby or goal. Communities allow students to find like-minded people, focus on their hobbies and develop in an area of interest to them.

Some of the clubs in demand at CSU are the following:

• Arabic culture and language,
• Astronomy,
• Beekeeping,
• Off-road racing,
• American Sign Language,
• Visual art, Artificial intelligence, machine learning,
• Interior design,
• Hunting, fishing,
• Belly dancing,
• Bodybuilding, wellness,
• Catholic Ministry,
• The Christian Brotherhood,
• Comedy,
• Gardening.

Colorado State University national sports teams regularly participate in intercollegiate and national competitions, thanks to which their participants strengthen their individual portfolios, achieve excellent results and actively support a healthy lifestyle. Some of the CSU sports are the following:

• Downhill skiing,
• Baseball,
• Basketball,
• Horse polo,
• Triathlon,
• Tennis,
• Lacrosse,
• Figure skating,
• Golf,
• Hockey,
• Rock climbing,
• Esports,
• Football,
• Rugby,
• Water polo.

There are several galleries on the campus, where exhibitions of student works and guided tours for invited specialists take place. Students can show their works in sculpture, fine art, design and other creative fields to the public. This does not limit the opportunities for extracurricular development: CSU students actively participate in charitable activities, attend external scientific and cultural events as participants, regularly relax off-campus on excursions, and conduct social events on the academic grounds.

• Occupied position in 1% of the best universities in the world,
• No. 2 in the Mountain West Conference ranking according to US News and World Report,
• Multiple mentions in the Princeton Review's "389 Best Colleges" ranking, including in 2024.,
• One of the best universities in the USA according to Forbes in 2024 due to the qualifications of teachers and professors, the ratio of students to teachers, the quality of food and housing, active student life and other aspects,
• Niche rated CSU A- in 2025 and ranked CSU in the top 7% of universities in terms of student quality, in 15% in sports and in the top 20% in terms of location.,
• More than 480 million dollars are allocated annually for research, thanks to which the university has the status of "R1: Doctoral universities — Very high research activity",
• More than a thousand international students study on the campus every year, they represent about 100 countries.,
• Active extracurricular activities that allow you to achieve the highest results in sports, creativity, and social life.

Colorado State University has three academic territories in Northern Colorado: the main, southern and mountain campuses. The University also operates campuses located in the Colorado capital of Denver and Todos Santos in Mexico.

The main academic site is located in Fort Collins. There are several large buildings on the campus, where lectures and practical classes are held, and active research activities are conducted. Over the past decades, CSU management has invested almost two billion dollars in the campus infrastructure to provide modern learning environments in all areas. Students can:

• Lecture halls with interactive equipment,
• Subject laboratories with the necessary equipment of materials, resources, equipment,
• Library, reading room, printing area,
• Specialized studios, workshops,
• Recreation areas,
• Several restaurants, cafeterias and snack bars,
• Medical Building,
• Conference rooms for scientific events,
• Pedestrian areas for walking and outdoor recreation,
• Outdoor sports grounds for team and individual training,
• A sports center with a gym, studios for various sports activities, and a full-scale stadium.

There are residential areas with residences on the south and north sides of the Fort Collins campus.

To the south of the studying area there is a veterinary hospital operating under the direction of CSU: operating rooms, hospitals, reception rooms and other auxiliary facilities are prepared here. Students of 3-4 courses are interning at the veterinary clinic.

The 1,705-acre Foothills campus is located on the northwestern edge of Fort Collins. The buildings of scientific departments and research centers, the Wildlife Department, the Equine Center, and many other specialized buildings have been built here.

The academic year at Colorado State University covers a calendar year, however, most higher education programs take place on the dates of the following semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May.

For some programs, short-term and certification courses, a summer semester is allocated, which lasts from June to September. Full-time classes are held on weekdays, and rest is provided on weekends, international and national holidays, and during seasonal vacations.

• Additional expenses include:
• Registration fee, deposit,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Compulsory insurance,
• Additional academic opportunities: individual classes, exchange studies abroad, and others,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Books, supplies for individual use,
• External exams,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process consists of several stages, some of which are available online. Applicants will have to:

• Fill out a detailed online application form, attach the required documents,
• Pay the application fee,
• Pass an interview, possible tests,
• Receive an official invitation to enroll,
• Make deposits to book a place on the course, in the residence,
• Arrive on campus to begin classes.

The admissions committee actively supports future first-year students, helping with paperwork, orientation in the United States, and passing external tests.

The inaugural class of 2024 of 5485 students is the second-largest ever, with 31% of applicants coming from diverse backgrounds. 23% of them are the first in their families to go to college.

CSU graduates are successful, with 85% of them finding employment within 6 months of graduation. 9/10 of the students would choose to study at CSU again, which is a testament to the quality of the campus and the academic environment.

Admission criteria for international students include having:

• Personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study: Bachelor's Degree Certificate / Bachelor's Diploma / Master's Diploma in Related Specializations with Scorecards,
• TOEFL, IELTS Duolingo, or equivalent language exam results recognized by the university. Depending on the level of the program for which the applicant is enrolled, the points for the language exam will be different. The main language admission criterion is the presence of a level not lower than B2,
• Letters of recommendation from teachers, personal mentors, employers.

In 2023-2024, 76% of students enrolled in full-time studies received financial aid in its various forms. The university offers students, scholarships, grants, financial support based on material need, as well as programs based on cooperation with local organizations. Rewards may cover expenses such as tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, or related expenses such as buying a computer or caring for dependents.

Some of the financial rewards offered are:

• Scholarships based on merit in studies, sports, creativity or other areas of extracurricular life,
• Scholarships for the transfer of students from other institutions,
• State financial assistance,
• CSU Faculty Scholarships,
• Federal Financial Aid.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision