The Colorado School of Mines is a public research university focused on science and engineering, where approximately 6,000 students and faculty together address the challenges society faces today—particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment.  Mines is tucked away in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the picturesque, small town of Golden. Golden is about 20 minutes away from downtown Denver and about 1 hour away from the nearest ski resort, perfect for a weekend getaway for our students.  Ranked #1 in Colorado for return on investment, Mines students learn from renowned professors, participate in cutting-edge research, innovate in our 7 campus makers spaces, collaborate with their peers on projects and presentations, experience other cultures and become ethical leaders and innovators. We remain a place dedicated to hands-on practice (thus the “School”) and committed to digging deep (“mining”) for answers. Mines graduates are highly sought after in the work force with 88% of undergraduates, 92% of Masters students, and 94% of PhD students having a positive outcome upon graduation.

Mines hosts approximately 700 international students annually from 80+ countries around the world. We are committed to helping international students successfully fulfill their educational goals. When international students arrive at Mines, they quickly discover that we are truly a global-mined community. We embrace the distinctiveness of many cultures and how they make us an intellectual and supportive learning environment.