Eugene, OR
Founded in 1876
The University of Oregon (UO, U of O, Oregon) is a public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, USA, founded in 1876. Eugene, the second-largest city in Oregon, is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in due to its convenient transportation, friendly and safe living environment, and the state's tax-free advantages. These factors make it an ideal choice for many students. Eugene is about an hour's drive from the state capital, Salem, and Portland, the largest city in Oregon.
The university has about 23,000 students, with approximately 19,500 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. The proportion of international students is less than 10%. The University of Oregon was ranked 104th in the 2020 U.S. News rankings. The university has 7 colleges, offering around 70 undergraduate and graduate degree options. The College of Education is highly regarded, and the Business School has a strong reputation, ranked 79th overall and 42nd for undergraduate programs. Other notable departments include Architecture, Biochemistry, Music, Business Management, Economics, and Sports Science. Notably, their Sports Business and Environmental Law programs are ranked among the top 10 in the U.S.
The University of Oregon is a hub for track and field athletics in the United States, with a campus atmosphere that promotes casual sports. Their athletic teams, known as the Oregon Ducks, compete in the PAC-12 conference of the NCAA, with strong teams in basketball and football.
Notable alumni include actor Wu Yanzu, former NBA basketball player Stephen Jones, American film director and screenwriter James Francis Avery, three Nobel Prize winners, 13 Pulitzer Prize winners, 19 Rhodes Scholars, and 129 alumni who have received the Fulbright Scholarship.