Higher Place
Start your future from the best vantage point. At DU, ethical leadership, academic rigor, a commitment to the greater good and a spectacular setting inspire stewardship and a renewed sense of optimism and responsibility. Begin your education from a higher place, and gain a head start on your future.
A short distance from the Rockies and downtown Denver, DU offers students an active lifestyle.
Action Leaders
Search for new solutions. We apply our intellectual might to address the most important technological, social, political and cultural issues of the day. But we don't just talk about change; we make it happen. At DU, you'll learn to tackle real-world problems head-on with imagination, curiosity and courage.
After losing his legs in combat, a DU student conquers Kilimanjaro to break barriers for the disabled.
Greater Good
Share yourself with others. Here, service is more than a buzzword. It's a way of life. We power change with research, scholarship and plenty of hands-on hard work. Our faculty will guide you as you contribute your time, your knowledge, your determination and hope to making your world a better place.
An ongoing scientific study of tree buds yields valuable information about climate change.
World Wise
Expand your worldview. A well-worn passport will give you a deeper understanding of the ways people, cultures and issues interconnect. DU will prepare you to apply knowledge to compete and lead in the global environment to create positive change for yourself, your community and your world.
Inspired by his DU classes, an alumnus collaborates with Nicaraguan villagers to develop a school.
Pioneer Spirit
Find balance in your life. Energy, optimism and a pioneering spirit bind our community inside the classroom and out. Our faculty will challenge you to think. Our champion athletics teams will give you a reason to cheer. Our recreation facilities, club sports and Rocky Mountain setting will encourage you to be active.
Exploration takes place inside and outside the classroom, on city streets and mountain passes.
