The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder, CU, or Colorado) is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state, it is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system. CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity.
The University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences in Boulder, CO offers a dynamic environment for exploring the universe through comprehensive study and hands-on research. With a strong emphasis on pioneering projects across astrophysics and planetary science, the department benefits from close collaborations with leading nearby institutions such as LASP, JILA, and NCAR. Students engage with diverse research areas from exoplanets to cosmology and utilize facilities like the Sommers-Bausch Observatory and Fiske Planetarium. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs, the department prepares students for impactful careers in space sciences and contributes significantly to major missions like MAVEN.
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