At CU Denver's College of Engineering, Design and Computing, students tackle real-world challenges from day one through hands-on learning, human-centered design, emerging technologies, and collaboration with industry and community partners.
Located in downtown Denver, CU Denver connects engineering students to a vibrant ecosystem of research, startups, public agencies, and industry partners, creating opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and make an impact.
At CU Denver, workforce readiness is built into every engineering program. Through internships, industry partnerships, client-based projects, and applied learning, CEDC students graduate career-ready with the skills, experience, and professional network to lead in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Whether you're a first-generation student, transfer student, working professional, or traditional undergraduate, you'll find a welcoming community at CEDC with the advising, mentorship, scholarships, student organizations, and opportunities to help you succeed.
Research at CEDC is hands-on and collaborative. Students work with faculty on AI, robotics, computing, infrastructure, sustainability, and human-centered design, building practical experience while solving real-world problems.
The College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC) is the engineering college at the University of Colorado Denver. CEDC offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs that prepare students for careers in civil engineering and construction management, mechanical engineering , electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science.
CEDC combines rigorous engineering education with design thinking, computing, and emerging technologies to prepare graduates for the future of engineering. Through hands-on learning, faculty-led research, and industry partnerships, students graduate with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and workforce experience to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make an immediate impact.
The Department of Electrical Engineering combines hands-on learning and research to prepare students for careers in electronics, communications, power systems, and embedded technologies.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering empowers students to develop innovative software, intelligent systems, and computing solutions in AI, cybersecurity, and data science.
Colorado's first biomedical engineering program offers a distinctive educational experience across CU Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, where students collaborate with clinicians and researchers to advance healthcare innovation.
The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction prepares future engineers to create sustainable infrastructure, from bridges and transportation networks to water systems and resilient communities.