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University of Colorado Boulder Rankings 2026

Shiksha popularity ranking
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#201 in World

#48 in USA

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University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder Ranking

#48

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#201

ARWU Ranking

#62

US News Ranking

#107

THE Ranking

#143

QS Ranking

#299
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University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder Course Ranking

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#36
Shiksha popularity ranking

MS

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Shiksha

#36

US News

#8

ARWU

#17

QS

#108

THE

#126
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Specializations in MS Program

Aerospace Engineering

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#8

US News

#8
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Chemical Engineering

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#17

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#17
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#98
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MBA/PGDM

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Shiksha

#98

Bloomberg

#63

US News

#79

QS

#151
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#36
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B.E. / B.Tech

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#36

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#27
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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Mechanical Engineering

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#30

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#27
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Electrical Engineering

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#35

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#29
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University of Colorado Boulder
US News & World Report Ranking 2026

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Global Universities
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98107– / –
National University1059897
Aerospace Engineering PG88– / –
Best Graduate Law Schools5646– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG4243– / –
Chemical Engineering PG1817– / –
Civil Engineering PG1220– / –
Computer Engineering PG2928– / –
Electrical Engineering PG3138– / –
Graduate Business School
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7179– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG3030– / –
UG Business293632
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering– / –29– / –
UG Mechanical Engineering3227– / –
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University of Colorado Boulder
QS Ranking 2026

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World University
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264320299
Accounting and Finance
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301301– / –
Architecture and Built Environment151151– / –
Biological Sciences201201– / –
Communication and Media Studies101151– / –
Engineering and Technology
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212227– / –
Global MBA
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151151151
Law and Legal Studies351– / –– / –
Masters in Business Analytics515171
Masters in Supply Chain Management313339
Mathematics201301– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151150– / –
Medicine– / –351– / –
Physics and Astronomy108108– / –
Politics– / –301– / –
Sociology201151– / –
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University of Colorado Boulder
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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148138143
Arts and Humanities176176251
Engineering
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126101126
Law101126126
Life Sciences126151151
PG Business and Economics
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251251301
PG Computer Science
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176126151
Psychology8995151
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University of Colorado Boulder
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Law4051– / –
Mathematics201301– / –
Physics1417– / –
Political Sciences51101– / –
Sociology51151– / –
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University of Colorado Boulder
Bloomberg Ranking 2025

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646663

University of Colorado Boulder
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Friendly
  • Academically oriented
  • Fun loving
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4
Part time work4.7
Post study jobs4.7
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4.7
Value for money4.7
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration4.3
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Master of Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.6
CU Boulder - A magical place to be for Electrical Engineering students.
Tips: Be prepared for very cold weather conditions, especially from November to March. All the courses are assignment oriented and hands on and hence require a lot of time and effort. Come prepared with basics about your major. They expect us to know the basics and not completely start from scratch.
Likes (Safety): Boulder is a very safe place. The Police and the emergency services are excellent and are on duty 24/7. The crime rate is extremely low. All Engineering students often have to stay back until late at night in the labs/library. I have never faced any issues or seen anyone face any issues. There are also free car rides for all the students from 6 pm until midnight to and from anywhere in Boulder, provided by the university.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Boulder has very limited options for Indian food. Even the ones that are there are not very authentic. Almost all are operated by Nepali people, and the taste is local. To get good and authentic Indian food, you will have to go to Denver, which is 1.5 hours by bus.
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Master of Science in Data Science (STEM) - Batch of 2025
4.6
CU is the best place to study and get involved.
Tips: This college is student-friendly, which provides a lot of free transportation options, career support for students, and many on-campus opportunities. Additionally, the location is away from busy cities and provides a calm environment for students. However, the college doesn't offer any scholarships for international students.
Likes (Safety): The campus is very safe. There are CCTVs all over the place and only students and faculty members can enter the academic buildings. Moreover, CU provides free cabs in the evening for students to commute between campus and house. Also in general, the people in Boulder are student-friendly and helpful, and I've never encountered any bad experience till now.
Dislikes (Internships): The market is pretty bad and the college can only support up to a point. There are career services available, however, they can barely help you to fix your resume. Also, the college is in Boulder- where there are very less tech companies- adding more burden to hunt jobs.
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MS in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2021
4
Make the most out of your college. Have fun, be involved in student groups
Tips: There are lot of international student groups in campus which makes transition easy. I did RA and TA as part of my college and was able to pay a major part of fees from it. The power electronics degree from CU Boulder is one of the best in the world with a key focus on industry standards.
Likes (Safety): Boulder campus is very safe, there are police patrolling 24*7 around the campus. Also there are night cabs provided by the campus which makes commuting easy for students staying back in the library for late-night study and discussions. The police and security are always available on call.
Dislikes (Student Life): Boulder is one of the most beautiful campuses in the US. There are different organizations on campus where you could potentially be part of and participate in various programs. Also, there are different programs organized by the departments. Active participation in the student groups makes you stand out from the crowd.
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Answered 2 weeks ago

The CU Boulder ranking by different top-ranking publishers is given as follows for 2025: 

  • #299 in QS World University Rankings 2026
  • #107 in Best Global Universities
  • #201 in World (Shiksha)
  • #49 in the USA (Shiksha)

 

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Ridhi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Some interesting facts are:

  • CU Boulder acceptance rate is 76.2%
  • Over 800 international UG students at the university
  • Housing almost 40,000 students
  • Has housed 5 Nobel Laureates till date
  • Is the only university to send space instruments to every single planet

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Ridhi

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Answered 2 months ago

Applicants are required to pay an application fee before submitting their application to CU Boulder, which is non-refundable. Applicants must first thoroughly meet the eligibility criteria and submit the documents as per their chosen program, and finally submit the application to increase their chan

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Shreya Basu

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Answered 2 months ago

The University of Colorado Boulder offers an MS programme in Aerospace Engineering and Sciences that offers thesis and non-thesis tracks. The programme focuses on core subjects like Asterodynamics & Satellite Navigation, Autonomous systems, bioastronautics, structures/materials etc. This programme i

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Shreya Basu

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Answered 2 months ago

The acceptance rate of the University of Colorado Boulder stands at around 81%, with an early acceptance rate of around 89.3%, according to unofficial sources. This means around 81 to 89 students get selected out of 100 applicants. The admission process can hence be said as moderate to lenient in te

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