Over 100 degree combinations.

Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) provides you the flexibility to create an engineering pathway that works for you.

Hands-on, project-based work is at the core of our small, collaborative classes. 

Choose an engineering emphasis, concentration and pair them with IDE core courses and foundational coursework.

6 Emphases

An IDE Emphasis gives you the opportunity to explore your engineering passion and establish a disciplinary engineering foundation.

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20+ Concentrations

IDE concentrations are an additional field of study you are passionate about pursuing, without the additional cost/time of a second major or minor.

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IDE Core Courses

All of our IDE core classes focus on hands-on design and experimentation to help you take your knowledge from theoretical to practical.

Core Courses

Foundational Courses

Required foundational courses in mathematics, natural and social sciences, the humanities and writing.

Foundational Courses

IDE Vision

Integrated Design Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree that prepares students for a broad range of exciting professional careers and for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. This degree program provides a pathway through engineering for students interested in interdisciplinary, hands-on engineering design.

IDE Mission Statement

Integrated Design Engineering at CU Boulder offers undergraduate students a high-quality, technical education through designrich engineering curriculum. A degree in Integrated Design Engineering prepares students for careers in a broad range of industries, technical disciplines, teaching, professional degrees or graduate study. Integrated Design Engineering provides this by nourishing and maintaining a professional environment in which excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and creativity are of central importance.