Where Purpose Meets Possibility
Be a part of the Paths Experience at the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science — a journey that is more than just earning a degree. Through hands-on learning, holistic support, and a supportive community that champions your growth, you'll discover your strengths, build in-demand skills, and become a purpose-driven, career-ready professional.
Join us and be ready for work, ready for life, and ready for anything.
World-Class Faculty. Cutting-Edge Research.
Research forms the backbone of everything we do in the Ritchie School. The principles of creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to our research, with the goal of improving human lives through the promotion of better technology. Our researchers work to improve social robotics, power system protection, and human movement biomechanics. We impact fields ranging from cardiac health to cybersecurity to robotics.
Our labs and facilities bolster the capabilities of our students and researchers. In addition to cutting-edge resources and equipment, we are also the home to the Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging which promotes collaborative aging research across campus.
Our Small Class Sizes Put YOU at the Center of Learning.
Engineering a Better Future
Our faculty and staff empower you to use science and technology to promote health, justice, and sustainability locally and globally. The Ritchie School brings innovators from around the world to campus. We foster opportunities to work across university departments, within the community, and alongside industry to create a rich and meaningful educational experience.
We believe that diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences make the fields of science and technology stronger. At the Ritchie School, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do.
Featured News
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University News
DU Named ‘Dream School’ in National College Guide
Chosen for its strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and vibrant campus life, the University of Denver is helping students turn big dreams into reality—on campus and far beyond. -
Faculty/Staff
Human Error vs. Technology with Denver7 News: Cybersecurity Faculty Director Nate Evans on Signal Chat Leak
Ritchie School's Faculty Director of Cybersecurity, Nate Evans recently spoke to Denver7 News about the recent Signal chat leak. Learn more from cybersecurity experts like Nate Evans in our MS in Cybersecurity program! -
Research & Scholarship
DU Engineering Professor Develops Game-Changing Device for Detecting Cancer Cells
The smaller, more affordable spectrometer will allow more researchers, students and entrepreneurs to study cells quickly and accurately.
Your path to a new discovery begins at the Ritchie School.
Ritchie School graduates enter the workforce with excellent career prospects. Our location and connections with Denver’s thriving technology and business communities contribute to many of our students being able to find their ideal careers.
