Korbel ranked 12th best place in the world to earn a master’s degree in international relations.
Korbel ranked 20th in the world for the best undergraduate degree in international studies.
Korbel ranked 12th best place in the world to earn a master’s degree in international relations.
Korbel ranked 20th in the world for the best undergraduate degree in international studies.
The Korbel School is home to several research centers and institutes where students, faculty, practitioners, and experts work collaboratively on some of the most pressing issues facing our world. Research at the Korbel School is featured in some of the most prestigious international journals, manuscripts and media outlets, as well as referenced by policy leaders and activists around the world.
Research is a critical element of our mission to empower students to advance scholarly inquiry, cultivate critical and creative thought, and generate knowledge for all. Our active partnerships with organizations and institutions throughout our local and global communities allow us to take coursework out of the classroom and put it into action. We are committed to integrating teaching, research, and practical problem solving. We offer several ways for students to participate in engaging research projects.
The Center for China-U.S. Cooperation promotes positive, mutual understanding between China and the United States in advancing knowledge around changes in the political, economic and cultural landscape of China. It holds public lectures by experts in the field, organizes conferences around important themes, hosts visiting scholars, engages in joint research projects, and publishes The Journal of Contemporary China (JCC). The JCC is the only English-language journal edited in North America that provides exclusive information about contemporary Chinese affairs for scholars, businessmen and government policy-makers.
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The Frederick S. Pardee Institute for International Futures is dedicated to building data, developing quantitative tools, and leading policy-relevant research on the interaction of human, social, and physical systems to improve sustainable human development.
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The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy is an interdisciplinary hub focused on understanding crucial contemporary policy issues with a global to local perspective and delivering innovative and ethical policy solutions through inclusive and engaged public policy education, research, and dialogue.
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The Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy (the Sié Center) advances knowledge and practice in global security, prosperity, and social justice through innovative research, interdisciplinary education, and thoughtful engagement with others who strive for a more just, prosperous, and peaceful world. The Sié Center is committed to research that seeks to advance understanding by focusing on interconnections – between issues, between communities, and between theory and practice.
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The Africa Center at the Institute for Comparative & Regional Studies (ICRS) strives to foster a deeper understanding of Africa’s role in global affairs. Through innovative programs, immersive experiences, and collaborative research, we empower students, faculty, and communities to engage with Africa's diverse opportunities and challenges.
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The Center for Middle East Studies supports the study and understanding of the societies, political systems, and international relations of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a specific focus on the relationship between human rights and geopolitics. The center organizes conferences, community learning, courses on the Middle East, student exchange programs, and a student-led club. Our mission to advance understanding of the Middle East includes scholars, policy-makers, and interested publics in Denver and throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
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The Latin America Center at ICRS is the Korbel School’s hub for scholarship and events on Latin America. The center supports and coordinates educational, research, policy, and cultural activities related to Latin America and international relations in the region. Core faculty, staff, and students work to connect various campus individuals and organizations to provide comprehensive training for DU students and faculty.
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The Center for China-U.S. Cooperation promotes positive, mutual understanding between China and the United States in advancing knowledge around changes in the political, economic and cultural landscape of China. It holds public lectures by experts in the field, organizes conferences around important themes, hosts visiting scholars, engages in joint research projects, and publishes The Journal of Contemporary China (JCC). The JCC is the only English-language journal edited in North America that provides exclusive information about contemporary Chinese affairs for scholars, businessmen and government policy-makers.
The Frederick S. Pardee Institute for International Futures is dedicated to building data, developing quantitative tools, and leading policy-relevant research on the interaction of human, social, and physical systems to improve sustainable human development.
Comprised of four regional programs on Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, the Institute for Comparative and Regional Studies (ICRS) conducts research, facilitates dialogue, and provides advanced instruction in comparative and regional studies to address the pressing global challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.Â
The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy is an interdisciplinary hub focused on understanding crucial contemporary policy issues with a global to local perspective and delivering innovative and ethical policy solutions through inclusive and engaged public policy education, research, and dialogue.
The Bridging the Gap program aims to connect the dots between scholars, policy, and the public sphere to enhance informed debate and decision-making on critical global issues and U.S. foreign policy. This program provides scholars at all levels with tools and training to develop impactful, policy-oriented research and theoretically grounded policy work. Within the University, Bridging the Gap advocates for cultural and procedural changes that encourage meaningful public and policy engagement, ensuring that scholarly work shapes real-world decisions.
In collaboration with the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, The Colorado Project brings together a diverse group of civic, political, and private-sector leaders to address policy challenges affecting Colorado. Participants engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration, using civil discourse to develop actionable, well-rounded policy recommendations. The initiative aims to foster common ground and identify practical solutions that promote the public good and address Colorado’s most significant challenges.
The International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) aims to increase the quality and diversity of leadership in senior management and policy-making positions in the U.S. in both governmental and private organizations. The program assists highly qualified, mid-career professionals who are committed to diversity and inclusion and helps to prepare them successfully to assume leadership positions in international affairs.
ICAP provides a support network, career advising, mentors, policy and research background and other assistance in order to help professionals from underrepresented groups and those who are strong advocates of diversity and inclusion have a more effective voice, achieve their potential and assume leadership positions in international affairs in the United States, in both the public and the private sectors.Â
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