About Graduate Education at CU Denver
Pursue graduate education at Colorado’s only public urban research university.
The University of Colorado Denver delivers more than 75 graduate degree programs that prepare learners for exceptional scholarly and professional journeys.
CU Denver graduate students find many ways to engage in research, teaching, and networking with highly accomplished faculty and professionals in their chosen fields. This connectedness is sparked by our downtown Denver location—a hub of Colorado government, business, entertainment, and culture. We work with partners across and beyond campus to champion big ideas and solve problems that matter—locally and globally.
CU Denver’s flexible offerings, including degree, certificate, and microcredential programs, are convenient for learners at every career stage. By pursuing advanced studies at CU Denver, you’ll join an inclusive learning community that encourages intellectual curiosity and creative exploration.
CU Denver Programs Rank Among Top 100 in the U.S. News 2024 Best Graduate Schools
Why CU Denver?
Modern, Comprehensive Urban Campus
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.
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Globally Connected, Locally Invested
Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners each year with more than 14,000 future-focused, diverse learners to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career.
Our downtown location enables many opportunities for you to enhance your life, career, and professional network. Our campus is minutes away from the city’s business, political, and arts corridors, and we have deep partnerships in the city, state, and region to help accelerate learners’ paths.
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Innovative Faculty and Research
Our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation, impactful research, and engaging creative work.
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Resources to Help You Thrive
We know that deciding to pursue graduate studies can present you with many decisions, especially if you’re determining which path to take, balancing school and work, or you are the first in your family to pursue an advanced degree. CU Denver’s resources and advisers are here to support your decision, your academic success, and your future.
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