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The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering welcomes both domestic and international applications from well-qualified students. Competitive applicants will have:
English language proficiency requirements for international applicants:
Students are exempted from demonstrating English language proficiency if the official language of their country is English or if they have recently earned a degree at an American university. For all other international applicants to graduate programs, Colorado State University requires that proficiency in English language be demonstrated either by the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic tests prior to admissions. The minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper -based), or 80 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5. The minimum PTE Academic score for admission without condition is 58. Official scores, taken within two years prior to admission, must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
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All applications to the graduate program must be made online through the graduate school website.
Please do not send application materials directly to faculty for their review. Faculty cannot review materials from applicants who do not complete an application.
After submitting your online application and paying your application fee, begin submitting your supporting materials to complete your application.
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
All application materials must be received by the following dates:
*Inquiries about the graduate program may be directed to Graduate Adviser
1370 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Ph: (970) 491-5252
Fax: (970) 491-7369