University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder

  • #=264 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 33,706Total Students
  • 3,011Faculty
  • 1,940Int'l Students

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Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the city of Boulder is a leading force in research, technology and entrepreneurship. At the heart of the city, the University of Colorado Boulder produces some of the best and brightest in these industries and our talented faculty, students and alumni are leading the way by inspiring innovative, humanitarian and social enterprises. Home to more than 3,000 international students from 100 countries, CU Boulder is one of only 34 U.S. public research universities belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities.

At the cornerstone of each student’s experience are our innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities and rigorous course work that prepare them for a complex global society. Within our learning community students interact with faculty—which includes Nobel laureates, MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows, U.S. Professor of the Year awardees and National Medal of Science winners—who listen, question and help students refine their ideas so they develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically.

Within our eight colleges, schools and programs, are 3,800+ academic courses across 150 fields of study, enabling students to create a unique academic experience.

About

Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the city of Boulder is a leading force in research, technology and entrepreneurship. At the heart of the city, the University of Colorado Boulder produces some of the best and brightest in these industries and our talented faculty, students and alumni are leading the way by inspiring innovative, humanitarian and social enterprises. Home to more than 3,000 international students from 100 countries, CU Boulder is one of only 34 U.S. public research universities belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities.

At the cornerstone of each student’s experience are our innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities and rigorous course work that prepare them for a complex global society. Within our learning community students interact with faculty—which includes Nobel laureates, MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows, U.S. Professor of the Year awardees and National Medal of Science winners—who listen, question and help students refine their ideas so they develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically.

Within our eight colleges, schools and programs, are 3,800+ academic courses across 150 fields of study, enabling students to create a unique academic experience.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #157
  • 2014
    #160
  • 2015
    #=182
  • 2016
    #175
  • 2017
    #170
  • 2018
    #=182
  • 2019
    #190
  • 2020
    #206
  • 2021
    #=230
  • 2022
    #251
  • 2023
    #=317
  • 2024
    #=264

Student & Staff

Total students
33,706

14%
86%

International students
1,940

44%
56%

Total faculty staff
3,011

425
2586

Total students
33,706

14%
86%

International students
1,940

44%
56%

Total faculty staff
3,011

2586
425
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Campus locations

University of Colorado Boulder,

University of Colorado Boulder , Boulder , Colorado , United States , 80309

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