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Colorado’s Premier Engineering and Applied Science University

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Don’t just imagine the future, build it

At Colorado School of Mines, we’ve been working with students, partners and industry leaders for 150 years to build a smarter and brighter future.

As one of the country’s top engineering and applied sciences universities, we take pride in empowering our students to tackle the challenges of today while preparing them to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities.

Colorado School of Mines is a leader in energy, innovation, clean water, aerospace and more—all with the goal to shape a better future

Whether it’s in our hometown of Golden, Colorado, or even beyond our planet, we’ve been calling “the cutting-edge” home for 150 years.

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How is Mines shaping the future today?

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From energy to defense, modern systems rely on critical minerals. Mines leads research and innovation to address surging global demand.

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Mines, home to one of the first quantum engineering graduate programs, advances research, education, and facilities to grow the global quantum workforce

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As the world’s energy university, Mines brings together researchers, students, industry, and policymakers to develop the scientific solutions needed for a global energy future.

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Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public R1 research university focused on engineering and applied science.

With our renowned faculty, advanced research centers and student-centric approach to learning, we strive to empower the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more about becoming a future leader and the innovative work being done at Mines every day.

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