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.
At the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, our commitment to inclusion is deeply embedded in our values and history. Since our founding, we have sought to create a global learning environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but essential to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.
As scholars and practitioners trained in human rights and global affairs, we approach complex issues with integrity, confront challenges with grace, and engage in dialogue—especially with those who hold differing views—in a spirit of progress. We believe that meaningful inclusion requires continuous learning and action, and we remain committed to advancing equity and justice in all that we do.
Discrimination, harassment, and expressions of hate—whether based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, or any other identity—have no place here. We stand firmly with those advocating for positive change and embrace our responsibility to build a more just, inclusive, and globally engaged society.
At the University of Denver, our success depends on the diversity, talent, and collaboration of our people—students, faculty, and staff—who bring unique perspectives that drive innovation, challenge ideas, and prepare us to thrive in an interconnected world.
The Cultural Center at the University of Denver provides identity-based student programming, annual cultural signature events, and leadership opportunities and support for students of color and gender and sexually diverse students. We do this through campus-wide partnerships, student-led initiatives, and being a central place to help you envision your student experience.Â
The University of Denver offers diverse student affinity groups that provide spaces for connection, support, and advocacy, ensuring every student finds community and a voice in shaping our inclusive environment.
Student Disability Services empowers students by elevating accessibility, disability, and neurodiversity as integral aspects of our diverse and inclusive community.
All University of Denver students, part-time or full-time, undergraduate or graduate, have access to our wide range of services, regardless of their insurance plan. Learn more about our services:
The University of Denver supports many groups that represent the diversity of our institution. From student organizations to faculty and staff associations, DU hopes to foster and support affinity groups of all kinds.
In recognition of the prevalence of systemic racism, DU's libraries have assembled a set of tools intended to provide general information for anti-racist learning and practice specific to anti-Black racism.
DU's Employee Assistance Program allows staff and faculty to meet with counselors for personal needs. Resources are also available for faculty looking to help students exhibiting irregular behavior or decreasing academic performance.
Inclusive Teaching: Learn how to best engage with the social identities and positionalities that faculty and students bring to the classroom.
Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress: As a faculty or staff member, you may be among the first to notice signs of distress in a student. Find out how to identify when situations require your intervention and how to do so effectively.
It is important to recognize that the University of Denver resides on lands that are held in stewardship by the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. It is with much gratitude that we recognize the descendant communities of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, the Northern Arapahoe Tribe of Wyoming, and the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and remember that it is through their sacrifices that we are able to engage in learning and collaboration to further the study of higher education.Â
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