About us
OU's main campus, located in Norman, Oklahoma, was founded in 1890. The University of Oklahoma is one of the most popular public research universities. OU offers more than 170 programs for students and engages more than 31,301 students on three main campuses: Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. The university is distinguished by its "R1classification: It is classified as a doctoral university—very high research activity to show its research impact and engagement on various innovations.
In the U.S. News & World Report rankings, OU's notable programs include:
- Library & Information Studies: Ranked 28th
- Pharmacy: Ranked 31st
- Earth Sciences: Ranked 54th
- Medicine (Primary Care): Ranked 63rd
- Law: Ranked 76th
OU has also made significant progress in research in that research expenditures of the university were over 416 million US dollars in 2022.
The university upholds quality education and is committed to it through its membership and accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Besides academics, OU has a strong athletic tradition; its athletic team, the Sooners, won 44 team national championships. Thanks to the hard-working students and talented professors, the university offers the best campus facilities and a rich program for students from all over the world.