UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
We are change makers and big dreamers, with our hands in the dirt and our eyes on the cosmos. We are solutions oriented and community focused, resourceful and collaborative, and we don’t shy away from a difficult problem. We believe in the power of data and stories, in upending the conventional while learning from our history. We appreciate our commonalities and celebrate our differences, and we value those who challenge our assumptions.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON IS ONE OF THE TOP 39 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE US AND IS A MEMBER OF THE ELITE AAU (ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES), ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC RIM UNIVERSITIES (APRU), GLOBAL SPORT UNIVERSITY NETWORK (GSUN), AND THE BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE DUCKS WORK AT INTEL, NIKE, AMAZON, GOOGLE, SALESFORCE, ORACLE, APPLE, AND MORE!
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Students at an American football game at Autzen Stadium
3,864
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
892
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES
90
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 90 COUNTRIES
MOST INTERNATIONAL
MOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
COME FROM
COME FROM
CHINA GERMANY INDIA IRAN JAPAN MEXICO REPUBLIC OF KOREA SAUDI ARABIA TAIWAN
GERMANY INDIA IRAN JAPAN MEXICO REPUBLIC OF KOREA SAUDI ARABIA TAIWAN
Research in the Bowerman
Sports Science Center
Research is about creativity, jumping into the wonders of the world, and finding answers to life’s biggest questions.
Ducks use big data to save and improve lives—striving to predict earthquakes and tackle society’s challenges. We come together to define science and research education, shaping future generations of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Our research is our commitment to Oregon, the nation, and the globe.
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The School of Computer and Data Sciences is a hub of research and innovation that connects you to the future of technology.
Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in almost any industry by choosing one of our computer science concentrations. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills outside of the classroom, including internships, research labs, and student group projects.
The data science program uses a holistic framework to teach you how to make sense of big data, from extraction to analysis and communication of the results. By learning how to apply analytical thinking and quantitative skills to your chosen domain area, you’ll be equipped for a profession that follows your passion.
RAM DURAIRAJAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
As the co-director of the Oregon Networking Research Group, Ram is always looking for better ways to connect. From mitigating the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on internet connectivity to stopping denial of service threats by rerouting data paths, Ram’s research focuses on how to make networks stronger.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE*
APPLIED SCIENCES*
ECONOMICS*
ELECTROCHEMISTRY*
* DESIGNATES STEM PROGRAM FOR OPT
RECENT GRADUATES HAVE BEEN HIRED AT:
AMAZON, GOOGLE, SALESFORCE, ORACLE, NIKE, NVIDIA, META AND MICROSOFT
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In today’s world, business isn’t just about business. It’s about cultures and collaboration, the environment, the economy, and the world.
BUSINESSBEYONDTHECLASSROOM:
Connect with executives from Nike, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear, PayPal, Intel, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and more!
MANAGING DIRECTOR, SALESFORCE INDIA
“University of Oregon is a preeminent institution with renowned professors who care about and know their students, cutting edge research, a vibrant and beautiful campus set in untouched nature. Its business school has produced leaders working in strategic roles with companies around the world.”
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MASTER OF SPORTS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE (MSF)*
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (MACC)
* DESIGNATES STEM PROGRAM FOR OPT
85%
MSF JOB PLACEMENT RATE
$74,000
AVERAGE SALARY MSF
97%
MACC JOB PLACEMENT RATE
$60,000
MEDIAN SALARY OF MACC GRADUATES
92% MBA PLACEMENT RATE
$88,000 AVERAGE SALARY OF MBA GRADUATE
#4
GREEN MBA PROGRAM IN THE USA (PRINCETON REVIEW, 2022)
Solar cells that generate electricity from the sun are embedded in the front windows of the Lillis Business Complex.
NADIA SINGH
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
Singh is an expert in evolutionary genetics, focusing on genetic variation and its impact on genome evolution, with her lab using fruit flies to study these processes. She also runs the SCORE program, which provides research opportunities for underrepresented students in the Natural Sciences, fostering a diverse and inclusive scientific environment.
SPORTS
BUSINESS
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY*
PREVENTION SCIENCE The Oregon Performance Research Lab is investigating the potential link between
Our worldwide reputation in athletics extends far beyond the playing field.
Duck legends helped plant the first seeds, transforming Oregon into the center of worldwide sports and outdoor product industries: more than 800 sports-product related companies call our state home. The UO’s longstanding partnerships with industry leaders help keep us connected to real-world perspectives, while providing abundant, hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Throughout the sports industry and media, our alumni continue to build the UO’s legacy and shape the future of competition, recreation, and wellness. GRADUATE PROGRAMS SPORTS
UO innovations have been a driving force in making our state the epicenter of the global sports-products industry. Today, we’re producing the next generation of sports business and media leaders. Our researchers are also striving to understand the principles of peak physical performance—not only to bring out the best in world-class athletes, but to improve health and wellbeing for everybody with a body.
We believe in leveraging sport research to help people enjoy not just longer, but healthier lives. The UO is a founding member in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, which seeks to study peak performance—from the molecular level to the whole body—with the goal of enabling all people to achieve optimal health and well-being. The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon is centered in the Knight Campus but involves investigators from across the UO who are working to speed the transformation of discoveries into new treatments, technologies, and training protocols.
A rchitecture students building clay models
92% PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY & MANAGEMENT PLACEMENT RATE
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
ARCHITECTURE*
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE*
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
* DESIGNATES
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF THE BUDGET
FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ALTA DESIGN
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MARK O. HATFIELD PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS
PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIPS
EISENHOWER FELLOWSHIPS
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The College of Design is a unique interdisciplinary community driven by curiosity and experimentation to find solutions to today’s challenges. Our programs are premier destinations in their fields— architecture leading the nation in sustainability; art known for its innovative approaches; and planning, public policy and management preparing future community leaders. At the College of Design, you’ll discover how to become a world-class creative and find ways to improve the lives of people, cities, and the environment everywhere.
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We inform, engage, and move people to action.
Telling stories requires critical and strategic thinking, the resilience to adapt to an ever-evolving media landscape, and the opportunity to practice it all in the field. That’s why we anchor classroom learning with supportive faculty mentors and active participation in award-winning publications, student-run agencies with real-world clients, working trips around the globe, and paid internships.
Explore 360 Video, virtual reality, augmented reality, and more at the state-of-the-art immersive experience lab in Portland.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
ALLEN HALL ADVERTISING
ALLEN HALL PUBLIC RELATIONS
AUDIO CLUB
DUCK TV
FLUX MAGAZINE
MEDIA AND SOCIAL ACTION
ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY
MEDIA IN GHANA OR MAGAZINE
SCIENCE AND MEMORY
16 FACULTY AND ALUMNI PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS
21,000+ SOJC ALUMNI NETWORK
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Observe. Experiment. Explore.
The University of Oregon is a launch pad for students interested in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In all our classrooms and laboratories, we advance knowledge by applying fresh and innovative ideas to real-world issues.
At the UO, you’ll meet researchers, teachers, and mentors who share in your thirst for knowledge and discovery. Our degree programs give you a firm foundation and open doors to undergraduate research, funded fellowships, and internships.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
APPLIED PHYSICS (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)*
ARCHITECTURE*
BIOENGINEERING*
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING* BIOLOGY*
CHEMISTRY (+ ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY)*
COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE*
EARTH SCIENCES* ECONOMICS*
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE*
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES*
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS*
GEOGRAPHY*
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY*
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE* MATHEMATICS*
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM* PHYSICS*
PSYCHOLOGY*
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS*
* DESIGNATES STEM PROGRAM FOR OPT
The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a hub of discovery and innovation where teams of world-class bioengineers and bioscientists are driving groundbreaking scientific research and providing an innovative approach to technical training, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
80.5%
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A RESEARCH PROJECT, CREATIVE ACTIVITY, OR RESEARCH PAPER AS PART OF THEIR COURSEWORK
$14.4M IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO STEM STUDENTS
PORTLAND 2-HOUR DRIVE
PACIFIC OCEAN 1-HOUR DRIVE EUGENE
CASCADE MOUNTAINS 1-HOUR DRIVE
CRATER LAKE 2.5-HOUR DRIVE
THE STATE OF OREGON HAS 185K KILOMETERS OF RIVERS
584 KILOMETERS OF SCENIC COASTLINE
24 MOUNTAIN PEAKS OVER 2,500 METERS
48% OF THE STATE IS COVERED IN FOREST
SUNNY DAYS IN EUGENE ARE FULL OF MAGIC.
AD A Paths
Art Galleries
Bik e Riding
Cinemas
Dining
Disc Golf
Fishing
Gr oceries
Hiking
Libr ary
Music Venues
P addle Boarding
Paddling
R ock Climbing
Running Shopping
Theaters
Walking
Market District
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact: Long name, big vision: to shorten the timeline between scientific discovery and societal impact
Lokey Laboratories: Our not-so-secret underground research lab
Erb Memorial Union (EMU): Home to a radio station, glass blowing studio, and dozens of delicious dishes
Mills International Center: Join language circles and meet other students from around the globe here
Rec Center: This award-winning facility includes eight workout studios, a 12-lane lap pool, 20 sport courts, and a 9-meter climbing wall
2.4K+ STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR 400+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
60 MULTICULTURAL AND IDENTITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
University Apartments and Family
Housing provides a safe community to live and learn where everyone can thrive. Students with families, graduate students and international students receive priority to live in one of five below market value communities.
You can apply for an apartment or family housing unit before you commit to the University of Oregon 5 BELOW MARKET RENTAL COST
We believe that education should be financially accessible for students.
Many avenues of support are available to help fund your graduate education at the University of Oregon. Graduate Employee positions span from teaching to research to administrative assistantships.
Additional scholarships, fellowships, and awards are offered by the UO and through external funding organizations
Once a Duck, Always a Duck