Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU), in the heart of Fort Collins in Northern Colorado, is one of the nation's top public research universities that strive to teach students the importance of community, shared responsibility, and inclusion. CSU campus spans about 580 acres and is in close proximity to downtown Fort Collins and Denver, which offers abundant job opportunities.

For 152 years, CSU has conducted cutting-edge environmental research in areas like atmospheric science and climate-smart agriculture. With an emphasis on ground-breaking research, Colorado State University System's flagship — CSU (in Fort Collins) — is a doctoral-granting R1 research university. CSU was awarded the R1 status for impeccable research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the leading framework for describing colleges and universities in the U.S.A. The R1 status seals the institute’s position among 146 prestigious universities from nearly 3,900 to earn the distinction (only 3% of all the U.S.A institutions have this designation).

The university has also forged its name as one of the first institutions globally to be designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), North America's oldest higher education association. This lofty designation recognizes higher education institutions that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to economic and community development (on state-level and on-campus). To date, only 80 institutions have earned this distinguished recognition.

CSU demonstrates a commitment to the highest caliber academic experiences. The university offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, 74 doctoral programs, and 47 graduate certificates. Under the tutelage of seasoned faculty members and with a portfolio of robust curricula that consistently rank among the best globally, learners gain theoretical and practical knowledge. This further aids learners in concretizing their position in the global market. 

Regardless of the program learners pursue, they will gain critical insights and perspectives via small-group sessions, discussions, and research projects. The university supports collaborative leadership to create a diverse, forward-thinking, data-driven elite graduate community. From boasting an ever-growing alumni community (currently 2,52,000 from 100 countries) to offering peer-to-peer learning experiences, CSU prepares professionals adept at navigating business challenges.