University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings 

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (UO) is the largest public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. The university is affiliated with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and The Association of Dean Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies (AD&DUC) and a few other bodies. It is an internationally recognised university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and research-based courses. The QS World University Ranking of the University of Oklahoma ranges between 651 and 700. In addition, Washington Monthly ranked the university 105th in its national rankings in 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked it 133rd in its 2021 Best National University Rankings.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The University of Oklahoma has three campuses in the state of Oklahoma. The other centres of the University are in Italy, Brazil, Arezzo, Puebla, Mexico, and Rio de Janeiro. Students at the university have the best life experiences throughout their studies and stay at the university. The Princeton Review has ranked  OU as one of the happiest student bodies. Various facilities available at the institute include on-campus housing & food services, health & recreation, students support community, sports and athletics etc. OU offers more than 170 academic programs in a wide range of disciplines like art, science, engineering, medicine, dentistry, public health, international relations, etc.

Accomplishments & Alumni 

The University of Oklahoma has continuously received awards and recognition for offering the standard education. Its MBA programs have received the highest rankings in the last 15 years in the U.S. News and World Report. The Alumni community of UO are successful professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, business people, artists, sportspersons etc who can be found around the world. Some of the notable alumni of OU are  Physician and U.S. senator Tom Coburn,  NASA Apollo 13 astronaut- Fred Haise, Golden Globe Award-winning actor, The Truman Show- Ed Harris and Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez. It has more than 100 alumni clubs around the world. The Student Alumni Association, Alumni Club Scholarships and several other programs at OU create a lifelong connection between the students and the university.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies 

The University of Oklahoma has a rich diversity of students representing more than 100 countries and all of the US states. The undergraduate student’s enrollment at the university is more than 20,000 and students at OU have the option to take part-time jobs while studying at the college. The Human Resources at OU help students with on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities. The University of Oklahoma is associated with Handshake, a platform that helps students connect with the employer, ensuring that all OU graduates have a smooth transition into the professional world.