Explore graduate education in engineering

The students and faculty in our highly ranked College of Engineering and Applied Science advance the field of engineering by developing solutions that drive the economy, security and quality of life of our state and nation. With a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, our college prepares students to take leadership positions, start businesses and design solutions to global problems. Our cutting edge programs ensure space for graduate students to develop a healthy work-life balance, enjoying all that Boulder has to offer. 

  •   Top 20 public U.S. university for engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

  •   15+ local federal labs in partnership with CU Boulder

  •   18 National Academy of Engineering members

  •   $684 million in research funding

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Programs

Aerospace Engineering Sciences

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

  • Astrodynamics & Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite System Design
Architectural Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

Biological Engineering

  Degrees offered: PhD

Biomedical Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, PhD

Chemical Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, PhD

Civil Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

  • Water Engineering & Management
Computer Science

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

  • Human Language Technology
  • Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology
  • Cybersecurity
Creative Technology & Design

  Degrees offered: MS, PhD

Electrical Engineering

  Degrees offered: ME, MS, Professional MS, PhD

  • Electric Drivetrain Technology
  • Embedded Systems Engineering
  • Photonics
  • Power Electronics
Engineering Education

  Degrees offered: PhD

Engineering Management

  Degrees offered: ME

  • Engineering Management in the Aerospace Industry
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Engineering
  • Leadership & Management
  • Project Management
  • Managing Operational Excellence & Quality Systems
  • Six Sigma Statistical Practitioner
Environmental Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

Materials Science & Engineering

  Degrees offered: Professional MS, PhD

Mechanical Engineering

  Degrees offered: MS, Professional MS, PhD

Network Engineering

  Degrees offered: Professional MS

Robotics

  Degrees offered: MS, PhD