Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Colorado Boulder. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 26 | $38,580 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 25 | $38,580 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 17 | $38,580 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 13 | $38,580 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 11 | $38,580 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $38,580 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $38,580 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $38,580 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $38,580 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $38,580 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $38,580 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $38,580 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $38,580 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $38,580 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 11 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Colorado Boulder
The job market for the University of Colorado Boulder's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Colorado Boulder cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,580 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $38,580, humanities & languages $38,580.
How is the University of Colorado Boulder ranked?
The University of Colorado Boulder is ranked #299 by QS (2026), #159 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #62 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Geophysics (#11) and Geology (#14).
What IELTS score does the University of Colorado Boulder need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (2 of the 4 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Colorado Boulder offer?
138 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (26), engineering & technology (25) and natural sciences (17).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Colorado Boulder's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.