The students and faculty in our highly ranked College of Engineering and Applied Science advance the field of engineering by developing solutions that drive the economy, security and quality of life of our state and nation. With a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, our college prepares students to take leadership positions, start businesses and design solutions to global problems. Our cutting edge programs ensure space for graduate students to develop a healthy work-life balance, enjoying all that Boulder has to offer. 


  • Top 30 public U.S. university for engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

  • 15+ local federal labs in partnership with CU Boulder

  • 15 National Academy of Engineering members

  • $134M research awards for FY 2020