College of Engineering, Design and Computing in the heart of Denver

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At the CU Denver College of Engineering, Design and Computing, we focus on providing our students with a comprehensive engineering education at the undergraduate, graduate and professional level. Faculty conduct research that spans our five disciplines of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and computer science and engineering. The college collaborates with industry from around the state; our laboratories and research opportunities give students the hands-on experience they need to excel in the professional world.

Department of Bioengineering

The Department of Bioengineering is the first of its kind in Colorado. Students have opportunities to learn from clinicians and engineers and to perform research or medical device design in world-class hospitals and clinical research labs both at CU Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.

Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering provides students with high-quality programs in civil engineering education. We offer several degrees supported by our faculty and staff and enriched with information gained from extensive laboratory and research work.

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is committed to providing outstanding education and research training to our students for productive careers in industry, academia, and government in the Denver metropolitan area, state and beyond.

Department of Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering strives to continually update their programs to qualify graduates for technical positions in the Denver metropolitan area and beyond, while also assuring our graduates of success in their chosen profession.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering offers interesting and challenging career opportunities in research, design, development, manufacturing, testing and marketing for either private industry or government. As a mechanical engineer, you may work on products such as engines, oil field drilling rigs, missiles, space satellites, earth moving equipment, container manufacturing machines and medical equipment.

College News

Empowering Renewable Energy: Get to Know Gentry Hewitt
4/1/2025
Gentry Hewitt, a first-year ARCS Scholar and recipient of the prestigious Harry L. Willett Foundation Scholarship, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at CU Denver. With a … Continue Reading Empowering Renewable Energy: Get to Know Gentry Hewitt
From Costume Maker to Construction Management
3/3/2025
Zoe Pielsticker is at CU Denver pursuing a second career – one in construction engineering and management. Her first career stemmed from her love of fine arts and design. She … Continue Reading From Costume Maker to Construction Management
Faculty Preparing Next Generation of Bridge Engineering Experts
2/21/2025
Our faculty are conducting research with impact and ensuring the next generation is well prepared to tackle real-world problems like designing structurally sound bridges and keeping them safe as they … Continue Reading Faculty Preparing Next Generation of Bridge Engineering Experts

Upcoming events

Student RIP Talks: Lucas Duncan, Amber Bollinger, Thomas DiSorbo

Apr 7, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

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College of Engineering, Design and Computing Virtual Information

Apr 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

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Faculty Seminar: Ganna Bilousova PhD

Apr 14, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

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