University of Oregon, Eugene, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Established in 1876, the University of Oregon has been recognised for its commitment to teaching and research prowess. Now, with over 24,000 students from the country and abroad, the university has successfully granted degrees to renowned specialists across different fields. This excellence of the University of Oregon can be seen through the different accolades it has achieved through the years. The University of Oregon has been recognised as the No.1 public university in Oregon for Graduation rates with an average time to graduation calculated to be at 4 years. As per the latest US News and World Report rankings, the University of Oregon is recognised as the 99th Best National University in the US and the 162nd Best Value Schools. The university is also one of the only two Pacific Northwest Institutions that have been included in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Additionally, the University of Oregon boasts of being the No.1 Public University in Oregon in terms of retaining first-year students to the sophomore years.
 
Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The University of Oregon is nestled in the lush Willamette Valley in Eugene, spread over 295 acres that houses several schools of education. Through nine colleges and schools of education, the University of Oregon offers 331 degree and certificate programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students opting to pursue higher education at the university will be able to choose between disciplines such as Arts, Sciences, Business, Design, Journalism and Communications, Law, Education, Music and Dance among others. Boasting a student to teacher ratio of 17:1 with a median class size of 19, the University of Oregon is a perfect place for students to learn and grow comprehensively. Additionally, with 83% of the teaching undertaken by the university faculty, the University of Oregon boasts of highly skilled and qualified faculty who have won Nobel Prizes, McArthur Grants, Pulitzer Winners, and several other recognitions.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The University of Oregon has been one of the top universities in the country where it has been successful in achieving several accolades and recognitions. From being one of the top 65 leading public and private research institutions in the US and Canada to being a Tier 1 national Public Research University and No.1 Public University in Oregon, the University of Oregon is truly one of the best universities in the US. However, the success of the university can be seen through its faculty and alumni who have become successful in their respective fields. The University of Oregon boasts of 1 Nobel prize Winner, 3 Pulitzer Prize Winners, 1 McArthur Fellow and several other fellowships and award winners within its faculty. On the other hand, among some of the renowned alumni of the University of Oregon, 20 US Representatives, 8 US Senators and 7 Oregon Governors, among others.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The University of Oregon prides itself on the percentage of ethnic and racial minorities among its total student population, with 10% of the total population being international students. The University of Oregon consists of students from across all US states and 99 different countries as well. The excellence that the University of Oregon boasts attracts thousands of students, who are supported by the university through several student support services. Among those services, the University of Oregon offers career development services that have led to several renowned companies employing UO graduates. Some of the top companies where University of Oregon graduates work include Amazon, Google, Airbnb, Facebook, Intel, Microsoft, Adidas, Apple, and many more.