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Located in Eugene, Oregon on the western coast of the United States, the University of Oregon is a premier liberal arts and research university known for academic excellence. Many of the UO’s over 270 comprehensive academic programs are top-ranked internationally, including architecture, physics, business, international economics, journalism, English, psychology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience. In any course of study you choose, the University of Oregon has the facilities and resources to help you achieve extraordinary academic goals. Class sizes average 22 students. We provide the opportunity for students like you to conduct cutting edge research alongside world-renowned scholars. According to a Swiss Science and Technology 2002 report, the UO ranked fourteenth among public U.S. universities in the number of times top scholarly journals cited faculty researchers' work. The UO also ranked forty-fourth in the impact of faculty research when compared to 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide.

A community of 137,900 people, Eugene is a safe, friendly, and exciting city with a small town feel. You’ll find shops to explore, a thriving local art scene, theaters, and several music venues. The UO is located in a vast outdoor recreation area. Within one hour from Eugene, you’ll find the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, which offer activities like surfing, skiing, snowboarding, river rafting, hiking, and rock climbing. The climate in Eugene is mild, with moderate winters (0 to 12 degrees C) and pleasant summers (15 to 32 degrees C). The annual rainfall is about 117 centimeters, with the heaviest rain during the winter months. Winters usually include a small snowfall.

At the University of Oregon, you’ll discover a university that prepares you to make a difference in the world. We’ll provide you with all the inspiration and resources you need to succeed.