Welcome Graduate Students
Academics
At CU Boulder we are proud to be a world-class research institution, vigorous in the pursuit of new knowledge, great scholarship and service to the public and to the world. We are also fans of ingenuity and individuality, which is why we encourage students to develop their own educational paths that combine their unique interests and goals with one of over 90 academic programs and 60 graduate certificate programs. Explore your options and get started on your future today.
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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.
R1
research university
86
research centers on campus
12
research institutes
$658
million in research funding
Community
CU Boulder’s highly inclusive and open-minded campus environment offers students the opportunity to meet impactful mentors, share scholarly interests and create global connections that will last a lifetime. Outside of pure scholarly pursuits, students can join student groups, participate in clubs and intramural sports or join in the many volunteer opportunities that are available. Students also benefit from living in the city of Boulder, one of the most active and healthy places in the U.S. with access to more than 25 ski resorts in the Rockies, 60 local parks and 30 art centers in the area. Boulder has something for everyone.
11,800+ students participate in intramural sports
525+ student clubs and organizations
300,000+
CU Boulder Forever Buffs Alumni Worldwide
2,500+ international students from 99+ countries
30 miles from Denver, Colorado
300+ days of sunshine in Boulder
145+ miles of trails in and around Boulder
120+ unique restaurants in downtown Boulder
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