UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- 100+ majors and programs
- Quarter system creates flexibility
- 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Global learning experiences
- Dual-degree programs
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- 200+ master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs
- Online and on campus
- Real-world learning, proven outcomes
- Extensive alumni and mentor network
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
- Career-focused learning
- Built for working adults
- Flexible online and evening options
- Bachelor’s completion, master’s, and certificate programs
Careers and Lives of Purpose
Here, learning leads to momentum. Our undergraduates and graduate students dive into what comes next, supported by career coaches, faculty mentors, and a powerful alumni network. From classrooms and labs to internships and global experiences, students gain skills that translate to opportunity. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or a doctorate, you’ll find your path to meaningful work, service, or further study in Colorado and around the world.
Character and the 4D Experience
Through the 4D Experience, you integrate the dimensions of intellectual growth, well-being, character, and careers and lives of purpose. With mentors who understand your goals, meaningful reflection that connects your learning, and experiences spanning classrooms, Denver, the Kennedy Mountain Campus, and the world, you define your values and learn to lead with empathy and authenticity. You graduate ready to contribute with purpose across a lifetime of learning and impact.
The Kennedy Mountain Experience
Step into Colorado's high country and immerse yourself in nature. On more than 720 acres near Red Feather Lakes, students hike, climb, and reflect while building resilience, leadership, and community. At the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, the 4D Experience comes to life through programs designed to connect challenge with purpose. Whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned adventurer, you'll find space to grow, explore, and discover.
If you’re looking to cheer on top professional sports teams, explore the vibrant arts scene, or just enjoy over 250 days of sunshine a year, Denver’s got it all. It’s also one of the best cities in the nation to launch your career—it’s no wonder more than 70% of DU graduates choose to make Colorado their home.
From fall afternoons on the greens to winter snowball fights and spring days in the sun, campus life thrives in every season. With five residence halls, diverse dining, and easy access to the city of Denver, this is where your path begins.
Whether you visit as a first-year student for First Ascent or take advantage of one of our 4D Wellness Weekends, DU’s James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus provides opportunities for growth, exploration, and adventure in the heart of the Rockies. The 720-acre campus is just two hours from Denver and, thanks to our generous donors, accessible to all students at no extra cost.
We’re committed to creating a community where every individual, group, and voice feels like they belong. At DU, true inclusiveness means seeking out diverse perspectives and bringing them together through events, groups, dialogues, and dedicated support services. DU is about discovering yourself—and finding people and passions that challenge you along the way.
As the premier private R1 research university in the Rocky Mountain West, DU demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing discovery and innovation. We take pride in providing undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional opportunities for hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and faculty mentorship.
College is about more than classes—it’s about discovering who you are and finding your community. At DU, you can join more than 100 student-run organizations spanning everything from outdoor adventures and arts to academics and service. And if you don’t find the club you’re looking for, we’ll help you start your own.
DU empowers students to explore the world while pursuing their degree. Consistently ranked in the top 10 for undergraduate study abroad participation, with guidance from the Office of International Education and support like the Cherrington Global Scholars initiative, you’ll immerse yourself in new cultures, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen both your academic work and future career.
Private University, Public Good
At the University of Denver, bold thinkers tackle real-world challenges with purpose, excellence, and impact—that’s The Denver Difference.