University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) provides an innovative, enriching education in an accessible urban environment.

Established for nearly 50 years, the university welcomes over 15,000 students from 130 countries. It promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity to provide an inspirational learning experience.

The university is ranked in the top 300 of universities in the World University Rankings 2020.

Located on the Auraria Campus in the vibrant downtown of the city of Denver, Colorado, “CU in the City” boasts over 1,138 faculty members, making it the most diverse research university in the state.

CU Denver offers over 150 programs in areas including STEM, Art, Design & Innovation, Business, Industry & Commerce, Human Studies & Social Justice, Health & Medicine, and Language, Literature & the Humanities. CU in the City has more than 40 specialized accreditations across its eight schools and colleges. This includes AACSB accreditation for its business school and ABET accreditation for its College of Engineering, Design, and Computing.

Ranked in the top 100 of Best Graduate Schools (U.S. News 2022), over 100,000 students have graduated from CU Denver. The university boasts a globally successful alumni network and regularly collaborates with local businesses to provide unique opportunities for students.

Denver provides an exciting student experience, with over 200 parks to explore, the “best trail system” in the nation and a thriving city. Students are also well connected to other states, with a large international airport nearby for further travelling.

Have 100,000+ alumni from more than 100 countries.
No. 1 in Social Mobility in Colorado (U.S. News).
Public Urban Research University With R1 Status.
Founded in 1973, the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) offers a modern, comprehensive urban education with multiple paths to success—in life and career—delivered how, when, and where you want it.
Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with more than 15,000 future-focused learners—among the most diverse in the state—to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career.
As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million.
Working across a broad range of highly ranked programs and degrees in the arts, sciences, humanities, business, and more, our world-class faculty have the expertise and passion to create an engaging, real-world learning environment.
Complex challenges require comprehensive solutions, and our researchers and scholars work collaboratively alongside our students and other researchers and organizations to generate transformative, real-world advancements in tech, healthcare, sustainability, and more.