3,800+
courses offered in
150 fields of study
18:1
student to faculty
ratio
#1
four-year graduation rate for Colorado public universities
86%
annual student
retention rate
University of Colorado Boulder 
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.
courses offered in
150 fields of study
student to faculty
ratio
four-year graduation rate for Colorado public universities
annual student
retention rate
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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.
Our nine colleges and schools offer 90+ degree programs and more than 3,600 academic courses.
The Boulder Connect platform provides digital education through online programs and courses.
Provides lifelong learning programs to propel your career or discover new talents.
Planning your schedule? Search available courses in everything from aerospace studies to vision science.
Our faculty's dedication to their individual academic fields and their excitement for teaching creates a dynamic learning environment in which you are the master of your own learning experience.
[Kellog] often draws inspiration from sacred themes and nature and is moved to express the deep desire humans have to understand their place in the world.
“When I feel like I’ve perfectly realized what I want the piece to say, that’s when I know I’ve done my best,” he said. “Most of the time the creative process is a struggle and it ought to be, because if it’s not, then you’re probably not offering your best work.”
400 study abroad programs in 65 countries as well as international study, internship, research, faculty-led and service-learning programs.
More than 2,000 undergraduate students get involved yearly in hands-on research projects and academic programs.
Undergraduate students can take interests beyond the classroom through study abroad, honors, leadership, service learning, research and more.
Academic programs that are designed with a focus on developing leadership skills by supporting critical and analytical thinking and professional excellence.
14,000+
recruiters have posted 20,000 jobs for CU Boulder graduates
from 2014 to 2016
Top 10
national rankings in aerospace engineering, ceramics, geology, environmental law, physical chemistry and quantum physics
33
concurrent bachelor's/master's degree programs
90+
undergraduate and graduate programs
2,000+
undergraduates directly involved in faculty research
270,000+
alumni worldwide for professional networking