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University of Colorado Boulder

Location

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder United States

Ranking

# =317QS World University Rankings

About University of Colorado Boulder

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 University of Colorado Boulder

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 information

General

610+
3+
6+
75+

Bachelor

1253+
3+
6+
75+
32,480
87%
13%
1,781
68%
32%
4,039
84%
16%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

University of Colorado Boulder is one of the top public universities in Boulder, United States. It is ranked #=317 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

QS World University Rankings

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

Ranking criteria

33.8
Overall
37
Academic Reputation
13.5
Employer Reputation
41.8
Faculty Student Ratio
36.8
Citations per Faculty
30.2
International Faculty Ratio
5.8
International Students Ratio
89.6
International Research Network
47.2
Employment Outcomes

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