CEDC Graduate Admissions
Elevate your expertise, expand your career opportunities, and make a lasting impact at the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC). Explore specialized master’s and doctoral programs designed to strengthen your technical skills, research capabilities, and professional potential.
Graduate Application Requirements
All CEDC engineering graduate applicants must submit the following materials.
Program-Specific Application Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
- Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science: Two letters required.
- Biomedical Engineering: Three letters required.
- Electrical Engineering: Not required for internal applicants; optional for external applicants.
- Biomedical Engineering Applicants: Complete additional essay questions and the Applicant Background Survey.
- Visit the Biomedical MS and PhD Program pages for more info.
GRE Scores (Optional)
GRE scores are not considered in admission decisions. Applicants who choose to submit scores should request official delivery through ETS.
- Institution code: 4875
- Preferred minimum: 300+
Application Deadlines
International Graduate Applicants
International applicants must meet CEDC’s graduate admission requirements and demonstrate English language proficiency, when applicable.
English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements
Applicants from non-English-speaking countries may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
For accepted tests, score requirements, submission instructions, and additional details, visit the International Graduate Admissions page.
ELP Waivers and Exemptions
Applicants who have graduated from the CU Denver ESL Academy may qualify for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver.
Additional exemptions may apply based on citizenship, country of origin, or special circumstances. Review English proficiency exemptions.
Score Processing: Allow up to three weeks after your test date for GRE and English proficiency scores to appear in your student portal.