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History

  • For more than a century, the University of Colorado Denver has brought expertise, knowledge and learning to the heart of the Mile High City.
  • One of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system, CU Denver originated in 1912 as an extension of the University of Colorado Boulder and gained its independence in 1973. ​

Education

  • We educate more than 14,000 students at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in downtown Denver, and more than 4,000 students in our research and advanced health care programs at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. 
  • On our two campuses, you can choose from more than 140 programs in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional health levels, including some that rank among the nation’s best.
  • Through our partnerships with business and industry, public schools and local governments, health care clinics and other community outreach programs, we’re an integral part of the Denver metro area and Colorado.

Research

  • The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in the creation of new knowledge and innovative approaches to improving human health. 
  • With sponsored research awards totaling more than $400 million annually, CU Anschutz researchers collaborate with partner and affiliate hospitals, clinics and centers to bring research from the bench to the patient’s bedside.

Career

  • Are you looking for a change of pace? Do you want a career change but aren't sure what to do? The Career Center can assist you with your career exploration. 
  • Topics can cover any career related need: choosing a new career, developing a career plan, building a resume, interviewing assistance, job search assistance, graduate school search and applications, building your personal brand, and even LinkedIn profile reviews.

University of Colorado Denver Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Colorado Denver. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
20 Mar 2025
CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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Education USA
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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Education USA
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Grant
30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Education USA
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Education USA
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Education USA
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Grant
11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
7750 USD
Deadline
Not specified
University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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Education USA
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
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Education USA
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Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
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Education USA
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
201
2023
201
2022
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
761 -40
2024
721 -293
2023
428
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
296 60
2023
356
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

  • The CU Denver Division of Student Affairs, led by Raul Cardenas, Jr., is helping students realize their given potential every day. 
  • Whether you are applying to the university, enrolling in classes, planning to study oversees or creating your campus experience, the Division of Student Affairs is ready to advocate and support your every step.

Housing services

  • Whether you want convenience of living minutes away from your classes, the excitement of living in a growing city, or the amenities of an all-inclusive community, Campus Village is the place for you.

Library services

  • Looking for a comfortable and convenient place to study? Look no farther than the newly renovated Auraria Library. 
  • Designed by internationally recognized architect Helmut Jahn, the library won a national Excellence-in-Design award just two years after opening. 
  • Today, the LEED-certified library houses 280 million electronic resource records, 140,000 ebooks, 60,000 ejournals and 650,000 print books.

ICT services

  • CU Anschutz Guest is a lower-security network that does not require credentials to log into. 
  • CU Anschutz is a higher-security network that only students, faculty, and staff have access to. 
  • To connect, select the CU Anschutz network and, when prompted, enter your university credentials (the same ones you use to log into Canvas and UCD Access).

Medical services

  • The CARE team was created by the university to address the health and safety needs of students as well as the campus community. 
  • The purpose of the team is to assess whether individuals pose a risk to themselves or others and to intervene when necessary, and more generally, to identify and provide assistance to those in need.

Campus life

  • At CU Denver, the Mile High City is our campus. As a Lynx, you’ll live in one of America’s healthiest, fastest-growing and most vibrant cities. In Colorado, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the bright lights and limitless possibilities of Denver and the pristine vistas and endless adventures that beckon in the Rocky Mountains.

Sports facilities

  • C​limb a “fourteener” during the day and catch a Rockies game in the evening.
  • Go to class in the morning and out for a hike in the afternoon.
  • Soak in the Colorado sunshine, whether you're skiing black diamonds, kayaking class IIIs or cruising the city on your fat-tire.​​​​

Student clubs

  • Student organizations, clubs, leadership retreats, cultural events, intramurals, films, study groups ... at CU Denver, the list goes on and on. We want students to know they belong—to feel connected and included. 
  • With more than 120 recognized student organizations, you are sure to find the group, or multiple groups, that match your interests!

Accreditation

The accreditation of schools and colleges in the U.S. is overseen by several regional accrediting agencies.  

Colorado is one of 19 states whose schools and colleges are accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) that consists of two independent accrediting corporations:

  • The Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (K - 12)
  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that is responsible for degree granting organizations of higher education.

Denver, Colorado, United States

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