University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is a comprehensive, public R1 research university offering high-quality academic programs and exceptional career outcomes, all in the heart of one of America’s greatest cities.

CU Denver, located in downtown Denver, Colorado, ranked the #2 Best Place to Live in the US. There are more than 140 different programs to choose from, in everything from Fine Arts and Business to Education and Engineering, as well as an on-campus ESL Academy. CU Denver is ranked in the top 5% of all universities in the US, has a small faculty to student ratio, and provides students with unique research, employment, internship, and cultural opportunities made possible by our location in the heart of a major US city. CU Denver has a diverse student body, hundreds of student clubs, and a brand-new Student Wellness Center with an Outdoor Adventure Program. CU Denver faculty are leaders in their fields and are dedicated to providing the best possible education to every CU Denver student.

Many CU Denver programs ranked in the top 100 for Best Graduate Schools in 2022. Such as CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development, College of Engineering, Design, and Computing, Business School, School of Public Affairs, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.