DU Academics

Whether you've already decided to join us or you’re just starting your journey, it's a great time to plan your future. Pursue a lifelong fascination or discover new interests through any of our five schools and colleges. Here, flexibility is key — we make it easy for DU students to double major and study disciplines across our different colleges.  

Not sure what to study? You're not alone. About one third of our students start undeclared, giving you time to explore everything from the arts to entrepreneurship and the digital world.

Create a personalized DU viewbook to see how our academic programs help you carve your unique path in the 4D Experience. Ready? Let’s take the first step together. 

EXPLORE ACADEMICS 

Schools & Colleges

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Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science

Home to our new $80 million STEM program, the Ritchie School also offers degree courses in rising fields like Game Development and Applied Computing. 

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Daniels College of Business

Offering degrees in a variety of business administration fields, Daniels is one of the highest-ranked business schools in the nation. It’s the perfect place to position yourself for success and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.

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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The home for our programs in the biological, chemical and physical sciences including geography and astronomy, NSM also supports an array of research opportunities for undergraduate students.

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Kinesiology and Sport Studies

Our on-campus kinesiology and sport studies major and minor undergraduate programs deliver a comprehensive, flexible, and progressive curriculum with challenging teaching and learning strategies to a community of diverse learners, alumni, and networks.  

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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Our largest academic division, CAHSS is the home for our programs in the arts, languages and psychology, among many others. It also includes our unique Emergent Digital Practices program, which merges artistic creation with innovative digital structures.

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Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Home to our renowned programs in global politics, economics and more, Korbel is a great place to broaden your mind and explore global ideas. It’s the first stop on the path to a life of discovery.

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Morgridge College of Education

If you’re passionate about learning and sharing that love of academia with others, Morgridge is a great place to start. By pairing a bachelor’s degree with a teaching licensure or a dual degree masters program, you’ll be well-equipped to start a career in the academic world.

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Sturm College of Law

Earning a dual degree can enhance the value of your legal education. We offer a number of dual degree programs through the law school and through other DU departments, that allow you to receive both a JD and an advanced degree in another field. 

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Graduate School of Social Work

With a Master of Social Work (MSW) dual degree, you’ll save time and money and graduate with an advantage in the job market. Social work dual-degree options include public health, business, human rights, law, social justice and more. 

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Small Classes, Big Ideas

We believe learning should be based on conversation, and you should always have room to make your voice heard.

10:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

24 Average Class Size

100+ Areas of Study to Choose from

"One of the great things about DU is I was able to graduate with a double major in four years. I loved engineering, but I also didn't want to lose my French that I grew up speaking. I was able to follow both of those passions here at DU."

Zachary Bayler, Class of 2024
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Study Abroad

We believe that learning through experience is crucial, and there's no better way to see the world firsthand than by studying abroad.

That’s why we make it easy to study abroad at DU. With our Cherrington Global Scholars program, more than 70% of our students take classes outside of the U.S., usually at no additional cost. 

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#10 DU ranks top 10 in the US for number of undergrads who study abroad

100+ Choose from 100+ programs on every continent except Antarctica

2/3 2/3 of DU students study abroad during their time here




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Internship Opportunities

80% of our students have at least one internship during their time at DU, meaning they finish school with a stronger, more well-rounded resume and the real-world experience to start a meaningful career. 

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