University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver was founded on January 11, 1973, when the governor declared it had amended the state constitution to create additional CU campuses, turning the University of Colorado-Denver Center into the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). In 1977, students of CU Denver began studying at the Auraria campus. Today, the university teaches more than 15,000 students and is the only metropolitan research community in the state of Colorado.

CU Denver offers more than 100 academic degrees and courses to ensure that students learn independently and find a successful career. Students can choose between 52 master's programs, 13 doctoral programs and several credential programs to help them build up professionally and achieve success in today's cutthroat workplace.

It is known for its programs in the fields of urban development, criminal justice, business, education, applied science and engineering, film and music, as well as a comprehensive collection of professional health programs. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn, the Lib... Read more

The University of Colorado Denver was founded on January 11, 1973, when the governor declared it had amended the state constitution to create additional CU campuses, turning the University of Colorado-Denver Center into the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). In 1977, students of CU Denver began studying at the Auraria campus. Today, the university teaches more than 15,000 students and is the only metropolitan research community in the state of Colorado.

CU Denver offers more than 100 academic degrees and courses to ensure that students learn independently and find a successful career. Students can choose between 52 master's programs, 13 doctoral programs and several credential programs to help them build up professionally and achieve success in today's cutthroat workplace.

It is known for its programs in the fields of urban development, criminal justice, business, education, applied science and engineering, film and music, as well as a comprehensive collection of professional health programs. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn, the Library won the National Excellence in Architecture Award only two years after its inauguration. Today, the LEED-certified library contains 280 million electronic resource records, 140,000 eBooks, 60,000 eJournals and 650,000 printed books. Student groups, clubs, leadership retreats, cultural events, intramurals, plays, CU Denver research groups, the list goes on and on.

The campus wants students to realize that they belong to one another, to feel united and welcoming. With more than 120 recognized student organizations, students are confident that they can find a group or several groups which will fit their interests. Also, the launch of an organization is easy.CU Denver campuses capitalize on the beauty and appeal of the bustling metropolitan area just a few minutes away from the Rocky Mountains. Denver doesn’t just have something for everyone; it has a lot for everyone: a lot to do outdoors, a lot of cultures, a lot of diversity and a lot of opportunities. It's one of the newest and healthiest metro areas in the world. Each year, CU Denver undergraduate students earn more than $30 million in scholarships from institutional, local, state and national sources. Most of these funds are given by institutions by our schools and universities.