University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies

University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies is the University of Denver’s graduate school for international affairs, public policy, and global development. Based in Denver, Colorado, the school offers master’s degrees, undergraduate study, and doctoral training centered on international studies and related policy fields. Its academic portfolio includes programs such as International Studies, International Development, Global Economic Affairs, Public Policy, and International Human Rights, linking classroom study with applied policy analysis and regional and thematic expertise. The school serves students preparing for careers in diplomacy, government, international organizations, nonprofit leadership, research, and the private sector. Its work is organized through academic departments and research institutes, including the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy and the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy. The Korbel School also operates issue-focused initiatives and student-facing professional development resources that connect graduate education with practice in areas such as security, governance, development, and human rights. A concrete part of its student support structure is the Dean’s Scholarship, a merit-based award for incoming students. The school also highlights experiential and career-oriented opportunities, including internships and engagement with policy practitioners. Named for Josef Korbel, a diplomat and scholar who founded the school in 1964, it occupies a longstanding place in international affairs education in the Rocky Mountain region while drawing a broader national and international student community to the University of Denver.