<p>DU’s Master’s degree program in IR has been highly ranked by Foreign Policy magazine ([Inside</a> the Ivory Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_the_Ivory_Tower]Inside”>Inside the Ivory Tower - Wikipedia)). That probably bodes well for the quality of its undergraduate program, too. The Denver area is a good location for outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, etc.) and for its sunny, dry weather.</p>