As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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4.7 out of 5 (11 ratings / 5 reviews) Boulder, Colorado, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.A. Astronomy
- B.A. Biochemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.A. Neuroscience
- B.A. Physics
Arts, Design & Architecture (17)
- B.A. Art & Art History
- B.F.A. Art Practices
- B.A. Art Practices
- B.A. Dance
- B.F.A. Dance
- B.F.A. Film Studies
- B.A. Film Studies
- B.A. Media Production
- BAMus Music
- BMus Music
- BMusEd Music Education
- B.A. Theatre
- B.F.A. Theatre
Social Sciences (16)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Ethnic Studies
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Humanities
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Russian Studies
- B.A. Sociology
- B.Sc. Strategic Communication
Engineering & Technology (14)
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Engineering Plus
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Humanities (13)
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Russian Studies
- B.A. Spanish
Journalism & Media (9)
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Media Production
- B.A. Media Studies
Computer Science & IT (7)
Business & Management (6)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- BEnvd Environmental Design
- B.A. Geology
Education & Training (4)
- B.A. Elementary Education
- BMusEd Music Education
- B.A. Teacher Licensure
Medicine & Health (1)
About
Education
Innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities and rigorous course work will prepare you for a complex global society. While interacting with our faculty, which includes five Nobel laureates, eight MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, two U.S. Professors of the Year and four National Medal of Science winners, you'll develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically.
CU Boulder has a global reputation for outstanding teaching, research and creative work across more than 150 academic fields. Find a program based on your interests and talents.
Research
Research at CU Boulder encompasses thousands of scholarly, scientific and creative endeavors at any given time, resulting in new knowledge, technologies and creative work that advance the economy, culture and health of Colorado, the nation and the world.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
38 5
2017
43 -5
2016
38
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
114 -14
2018
100 16
2017
116
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
190 -8
2018
182 -12
2017
170
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
43 1
2017
44
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Division of Student Affairs values the diverse backgrounds, histories, identities and life experiences of every member of our community. We strive toward inclusive excellence in making our policies, processes, and actions socially just and equitable. We celebrate and embrace differences. We are committed to welcoming and including diverse groups and perspectives in building a climate in which all members can thrive in an environment where they feel at home, welcome and safe.
Housing services
We want you to feel comfortable in what for most of you is your first home away from home. With our combination of breathtaking mountain views, stunning architecture and exciting residential academic programs and living and learning communities, we strive to deliver one of the best on-campus living experiences in the country.
ICT services
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Review Process applies to purchases and adoptions of all information and communication technology regardless of the cost or funding source (e.g., State, Foundation, Athletic Corporation, Federal and State grant funds.) The requirement for accessible and secure ICT extends to "free" products or services (e.g., Google Apps), and also includes products or services developed on campus. This includes purchases for everything including equipment with a digital interface, software, or systems that can store, manage, control, manipulate or retrieve information for human interaction, and also videos, web content and communications products.
Medical services
The Health and Wellness Initiative is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of our students by increasing collaboration across the Division of Student Affairs and adapting services to better meet student needs.
Student Life
Campus life
Within CU Boulder's inclusive community, you'll find many ways to get involved and make lifelong friends. We have one of the most active college campuses in the nation, where recreation, sports and student groups play key roles in the unique CU Boulder experience. And, you will have the opportunity to serve the greater good through volunteerism and civic engagement, whether it's around the world or across the street.
Sports facilities
The University of Colorado Boulder has two indoor recreation facilities, 3 artificial turf fields, 4 natural grass fields, 4 outdoor basketball courts, 3 tennis courts, and a challenge ropes course. These are all located throughout campus and provide a variety of amenities and operating hours. Come and explore the different opportunities that await you!
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
See you bolder at C U Boulder !
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
C U Boulder - my second home !
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The school is in a beautiful city, and the programs are challenging enough to keep ambitious students busy.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Has lots of funding and labs for scientific research.