Colorado State University International Programs

What Colorado State University International Programs does

Colorado State University International Programs (CSU IP) is the central coordinating office at Colorado State University responsible for international student services, education abroad, and English language training. It serves CSU's domestic and international student body — reported to be one in four of whom have international experience — with representation from 108 countries. The division operates four interlocking sub-units: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), which provides F-1/J-1 visa and immigration support; the Intensive English Center (IEC), delivering English language instruction; Education Abroad, which administers outbound study programs; and Programs for Assisting Classroom Exchange (PLACE), a CEA-accredited program through 2035. Auxiliary services include a Passport Office and the CSU Todos Santos Center, a permanent in-country hub in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

The portfolio incorporates differentiated product offerings such as CSU Salto, a dual-country program combining U.S. and Uruguay immersion at $12,925 per student, alongside an articulation partnership with EF Study Abroad to broaden the in-bound pipeline. The division's infrastructure is anchored by 160+ active international partnerships spanning 108 countries and is operationally compliant with federal SEVP certification requirements. The division has also achieved four consecutive AASHE STARS Platinum sustainability ratings and is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright scholars.

The business model is that of a non-commercial administrative unit within a public state university. Revenue is not separately disclosed; the division functions as a cost center supported by university budget allocation, international student tuition differential, English language program fees, study abroad participant charges, and partnership-funded programming. Customer acquisition runs through institutional partnerships, agent relationships (e.g., EF Study Abroad), and the embedded CSU Todos Santos Center, with go-to-market primarily through university admissions and bilateral agreements rather than direct-to-consumer marketing.

Name

Colorado State University International Programs

Legal name

Colorado State University

Website

https://international.colostate.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorado State University International Programs is the central coordinating office at Colorado State University that delivers international student services, education abroad, English language training, and the CSU Todos Santos Center in Mexico, serving students from 108 countries through 160+ partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Student Advising & Compliance (SEVIS/UKVI/IRCC) (EDALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visa & Immigration Processing Support (I-20/DS-2019, visa letters, renewals) (EDALANAB), International Student Employment & Practical Training Support (CPT/OPT/AT, work authorization guidance) (EDALANAF), International Student Admissions Counseling (EDANAEAC), Work Authorization Advisory (Student Work Rights, CPT/OPT/PSW equivalents) (EDAIADAJ), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO)

Keywords

• International student services
• Study abroad programs
• English language instruction
• Immigration advising
• International partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. CSU Salto Program Tuition: Reduced tuition model for first semester at CSU Todos Santos ($12,925 total vs $29,731 at Fort Collins) with automatic $10,000 USD/year scholarship upon campus transition
2. International Student Tuition: Non-resident tuition and associated fees for international undergraduate and graduate students
3. Education Abroad Programs: Program fees for students studying abroad through various partner institutions and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colorado State University International Programs is the central administrative office coordinating all international activities at Colorado State University. It recruits and enrolls international undergraduate and graduate students through the International Enrollment Center, provides immigration advising and F-1/J-1/H-1B visa sponsorship via International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), administers study abroad programs through the Education Abroad Office, and delivers intensive English language instruction through the CEA-accredited PLACE program. It also operates the CSU Todos Santos Center in Mexico, the CSU Salto dual-country pathway, and a U.S. passport acceptance facility.

Product overview

Colorado State University International Programs is a university administrative division, not a software product company. It offers a portfolio of educational service programs including Education Abroad, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), International Enrollment Center (IEC), and Programs for Learning Academic and Community English (PLACE). Key programs include CSU Salto (a dual-country degree program with Mexico), CSU Todos Santos Center (international campus in Mexico), CSU Passport Office (passport acceptance facility), Fulbright Program, and Peace Corps partnerships. The division also supports immigration compliance, travel services, and international student orientation. These are institutional educational and administrative programs, not technology products with APIs, integrations, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISSS: International Student & Scholar Services - provides support for F-1, J-1, H-1B, and other visa types
• International Enrollment Center
• Education Abroad
• CSU Salto
• CSU Passport Office
• PLACE

Products and services

• Education Abroad Programs enabling CSU students to study internationally at partner institutions worldwide, including Semester at Sea and other exchange opportunities, with advising on program selection, financial planning, and academic credit transfer.
• International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Immigration advising, F-1/J-1/H-1B visa sponsorship, CPT/OPT/STEM OPT employment authorization guidance, cultural adjustment support, and ongoing compliance services for international students, scholars, and visiting faculty at CSU.
• International Enrollment Center (IEC) Admissions office for international undergraduate and graduate students, handling applications, immigration documents, and enrollment processing with dedicated counselors from first contact through campus arrival.
• Programs for Learning Academic and Community English (PLACE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 4 domestic students have an international experience before graduating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peace CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Activities partnership providing Peace Corps preparation and opportunities for CSU students and alumni.
• Semester at SeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation abroad partnership offering students opportunity to study while traveling on a cruise ship.
• Mexico-based Developer (Land Donor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated land and facilities in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur enabling CSU Todos Santos Center establishment. Center strengthens academic, research, and community partnerships between Colorado and Mexico.
• EF Study AbroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSU established strategic partnership with EF Study Abroad for education abroad programming and opportunities.
• Global Partnership InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado State University has partnerships with some of the best institutions in the world. Over 160 active international partnerships across 108 countries represented by international students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company providing study abroad, English language programs, and cultural exchange. CSU has a strategic partnership with EF Study Abroad, making EF a peer in the education abroad and English language space.
• Kaplan International: Global English language and study abroad provider. Comparable to CSU's PLACE English language program and education abroad offerings in terms of target customer and curriculum.

Others

• Institute of International Education (IIE): Not-for-profit organization administering Fulbright and other U.S. government exchange programs. CSU is a 'Top Producer' of Fulbright Scholars; IIE is a peer in the broader international education ecosystem.

Regional players

• Tecnológico de Monterrey International Programs: Major Mexican private university with extensive U.S. academic partnerships and dual-degree programs. The closest comparable to CSU's U.S.–Mexico corridor programming from the Mexican side.

Direct peers

• University of Oregon Division of Global Engagement: U.S. public university international office providing international student services, education abroad, and scholar services. Comparable in scope and target markets to CSU International Programs.
• University of Colorado Boulder International Programs: Fellow Colorado public research university international office providing study abroad, international student services, and scholar visa sponsorship. Operates in the same geography and recruiting market with overlapping program offerings.
• University of Texas at Austin International Office: International office at a flagship Texas public university offering international student services, study abroad, scholar services, and English language programs. Closely comparable in scale and program structure, with similar Mexico/near-border student interest.
• University of Florida International Center: Comprehensive international office at a major public R1 university providing international recruitment, immigration services, and study abroad. Directly comparable in program structure and student segments.
• NYU Office of Global Services: Global services office handling international student visas, scholar services, and study abroad at a large U.S. private university. Comparable in core function (visa/SEVIS administration) and student segments.
• Texas A&M University International Student & Scholar Services: Large U.S. public university international office providing F-1/J-1 visa sponsorship, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), and scholar services. Comparable scale and central-Texas/Mexico corridor reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CSUIntl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-state-university-international-programs
• Instagraminstagram.com/csuinternational
• TikToktiktok.com/@csuinternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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