Welcome

Welcome to a university for the 21st century.

The University of Colorado Denver plays a critical role in the development and well-being of the state and its citizens. With a core business of education and health, UC Denver is the region’s premier research university.

By combining the excellence of our academic programs at the Denver campus with the extensive research and teaching of the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, we provide a unique option in the University of Colorado system. Here you will benefit from:

Academic choices—more than 119 degree programs in 13 schools and colleges

A spirit of collaboration—the synergy of combining disciplines to create courses of study like public health administration, computational bioscience or health and behavioral sciences

Outstanding location—the Denver Campus gives access to a vibrant, safe urban lifestyle, alongside opportunities to gain experience in projects and internships at businesses and corporations

New facilities—the initial development phase of the 227-acre Anschutz Medical Campus is now complete, providing students with state-of-the-art educational and research facilities in Aurora

Each fall, we serve more than 14,000 students on our Denver Campus plus more than 3,000 students in health sciences programs.

This institution is committed to providing you the opportunities you need to achieve your educational goals. You will meet faculty who are dedicated to excellence in the classroom and research laboratory and fellow students who are diverse, goal-oriented and energetic. Whether you engage in undergraduate or graduate studies, you are assured that the University of Colorado Denver degree has global respect and that you will have been well-prepared for the next stage of your work or academic life.

It’s a privilege to have you join us.

M. Roy Wilson, MD, MS
Chancellor
University of Colorado Denver