University of Oregon

100 Years of Magic on the Track

The amazing athletes and prodigious performances Hayward Field has seen during its journey from a cow pasture to the cathedral of track and field.

Ready, Set, Go!

COVID-19 and Vaccine Information

Combating Racism

From Eugene to Washington, D.C.

Geri Richmond, UO’s Presidential Chair in Science, nominated to serve in the Department of Energy.

Leading in Energy

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A vibrant diverse community

During Asian Desi Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor, celebrate and provide support.

Nestled between rivers, mountains, and a rocky coastline—we’re all about beautiful contrasts.

We’re relentlessly innovative, but grounded in a history we’re constantly learning from. We’re thinkers who create, builders who dream, adventurers, and change agents happily rooted in our own personal arboretum.

We love technology and nature, abstract art and discrete mathematics. We believe in respect and inclusion, conversation, and collaboration, and we’re always interested in diverse perspectives.

So don't you want to be a Duck?

Why UO?

READY, SET, DUCK

#1

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR first-year RETENTION and GRADUATION RATES

16:1

student to teacher ratio

$246M

TOTAL FINANCIAL AID OFFERED TO UO STUDENTS per year

Improving the Quality of Life

Whether you want to be a researcher or health care provider, an artist or inventor, the University of Oregon offers a variety of degree options if you envision a career in health or fitness.

Maybe you’re interested in the building blocks of biochemistry, biology, and neuroscience. Or, if the function of movement is more your style, consider the science of human physiology or the creativity of dance. If you want to create things that make life better, our product design program may be for you.

Whatever route you choose, you’ll be immersed in research and collaborative, multidisciplinary study and experimentation that will equip you for whatever comes next.

Explore Degrees in Health and Fitness

Find the Degree Program for You

Undergraduate

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Graduate

Law

“The academic resources available at the UO have allowed me to double major and minor in diverse fields of study that will hopefully guide me onto the career path that I want to pursue after graduating.”

—Will Ewens, Class of 2025, Political Science and Geography major

“I moved to the US when I was 12 years old to get a better education. I had a hard time adjusting to the new language and new culture for a while before I could feel confident around other people. Now that I’m at UO, I have made many connections with other students and professors who support me.”

—Anna Hothai, Class of 2023, Art & Technology major

A Place for Curiosity

Ducks dive into research to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. We’re using big data to save and improve lives, striving to predict earthquakes and prevent deadly disease. We’re combining expertise across disciplines in math, biology, and genomics with bioengineering, neuroengineering, and precision medicine to fight cancer.

We’re re-defining research education with the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, shaping the next generation of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, ready to serve the state, nation, and world with discovery and impact.

Oregon Research

Tier 1

NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

73%

OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY

90%

of Knight Campus internship graduates are employed within 3 months

Engineering the Future

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact welcomed its first group of PhD bioengineering students this year. The program marks the first engineering degree for the UO.

These individuals aim to advance science that can solve some of society's greatest challenges.

Meet the students