University of Oregon

Overview

The University of Oregon is a public research university nestled along the Willamette River in Oregon, United States. It is one of the only two universities in the Pacific Northwest that belongs to the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization devoted to maintaining a strong system of education and academic research in the United States. It is also classified under the “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity” for its high-quality research contributions.

The university is organized into nine schools and colleges that are renowned for their research prowess and commitment to teaching. Serving over 22,000 students, the University of Oregon offers more than 300 undergraduate programs and more than 80 graduate subject areas. Its most sought-after majors include business administration, psychology, economics, political science, human psychology, general social science, biology, architecture, computer and information science, and journalism and communication.

The university campus is geographically located in the city of Eugene. Set between the mountains and the ocean, it provides a scenic view of the rocky coastline, mountains, and rivers. The beautiful campus, coupled with the highest standards of education quality and research excellence, draws a large population of local and international students to the university. To this day, the institution serves students from every US state, as well as foreign students representing over 100 different countries.

As a top-tier research institution, the University of Oregon is committed to engaging in interdisciplinary research and training new generations of scientists. It manages 19 research centers and institutes and nine research core facilities. The Institute of Molecular Biology was also founded at the university in 1959. Today, it boasts of a highly collaborative faculty, most of which have expertise in cell biology, genomics, biochemistry/biophysics, microbiology, systems biology, and evolutionary biology.

By fostering tighter ties with major players in various industry sectors, the university also presents new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. It serves its faculty, students, and staff through strategic partnering and technology transfer initiatives. The university also serves as home to several state-of-the-art facilities, providing students with access to the latest instrumentation and services.

Furthermore, the university is known for its multi-branch library services. The University of Oregon Libraries, as it is commonly referred to, houses extensive library collections, instruction and reference materials, and various media services and educational technology equipment. It is also Oregon’s only member of the Association of Research Libraries, a nonprofit organization of comprehensive research libraries in Canada and the United States.