University of Kansas
Region: Northern America
Country/Region: United States
Found Year: 1865
Address: 230 Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Introduction

The University of Kansas (KU) is the flagship university of the State of Kansas system and is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. Established in 1865, the University has five principal locations -- the main campus, Lawrence; the Medical Center campus, Kansas City; the KU School of Medicine-Wichita; KU School of Medicine-Salina; and the Edwards Campus, Overland Park, Kansas. The University’s current leader is Chancellor Douglas Girod. The University is fully accredited by the North Central Association, Higher Learning Commission. Many academic programs are also accredited including the Applied English Center (accredited by CEA). The National Science Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation both classify the university as a top research university, and it has been a member of the elite Association of American Universities since 1909.The University has 14 schools – Architecture/ Design, Business, Education/Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies, Social Welfare and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes the School of the Arts and School of Public Affairs and Administration. The University offers over 100 undergradaute/graduate certificate programs, over 140 undergraduate degree programs and 216 masters, doctorate, and professional degree programs. In FY 2023 the university awarded 7,512 degrees and certificates. The University is known world-wide for its Special Education program and its Public Administration program is the best in the United States. Fifty-one graduate and five online graduate programs have been highly ranked by US News and World Report when compared to other public American universities. The library system has 12 facilities with almost 5 million volumes. Special libraries include art and architecture, engineering, law, medicine, music, rare books and manuscripts, and regional collections. The University provides a wide range of services for students. On-campus housing options include residence halls, scholarship halls, and single student apartments. Student services include academic advising, career/employment centers, counseling and psychological services, child day care, disabled student services, financial aid offices, health center, international student office, legal aid services, money management services, multicultural affairs office, veteran's center, women’s resource center, writing center, and student unions. Student fitness/recreation facilities are extensive and are used for intramurals sports, club sports, classes, and personal enjoyment. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center works with 600 university-related student organizations -- including academic, arts, cultural/ethnic, environmental, honorary, housing, political (campus and partisan), recreation, religious, service, social, special interest, sports clubs, student government, fraternity and sorority organizations. The University belongs to NCAA-Division I with many intercollegiate sports and one of the top college basketball programs in the world. The main campus is located in the heart of Lawrence on a ridge called Mount Oread with more than 150 major buildings. National Geographic named KU’s main campus one of the nation’s most beautiful. With a population of over 95,000, the beautiful city of Lawrence offers a wide range of services including shopping, theaters, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, recreational facilities, city parks and churches. Clinton Lake, 1 mile west of town, provides water sports opportunities. Topeka, the state capital, is 25 miles to the west. Kansas City is 40 miles to the east with many more shopping areas, restaurants, museums, theaters, sporting events, and an international airport. More information about the University of Kansas can be found at https://ku.edu/.

Academic Ranking of World Universities
301-400
Academic Ranking of World Universities
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. ARWU presents the world's top 1000 research universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data.
201-300
2022
301-400
2023
301-400
2024
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Best Ranked Subjects
Subject Rank
Water Resources
51-75
Education
51-75
Nursing
76-100
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
76-100
Communication
76-100
Public Administration
76-100
Finance
101-150
Political Sciences
151-200
Key Statistics
24102
Total Enrollment
1591(6.6%)
International Students
17460
Undergraduate Enrollment
744(4.3%)
International Students
6642
Graduate Enrollment
847(12.8%)
International Students
Programs
Undergraduate Programs
African & African-American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Behavioral Science
Biological Sciences
Human Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Communication Studies
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film and Media Studies
French, Francophone, and Italian Studies
Atmospheric Science
Geography
Geology
Global and International Studies
History
History of Art
Jewish Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Linguistics
Mathematics
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Philosophy
Astronomy
Engineering Physics
Physics
Political Science
Behavioral Neuroscience
Psychology
Law and Society
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Communication Disorders
Dance
Theatre
Visual Art
Visual Art Education
Human Sexuality
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Design
Accounting
Business
Business Administration and Management
Business Analytics
Finance
Information Systems
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Unified Early Childhood Education
Community Health
Exercise Science
Physical Education
Sport Management
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Interdisciplinary Computing
Mechanical Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Science
Health Information Management
Respiratory Care
Journalism and Mass Communications
Music
Music Education
Music Therapy
Nursing
Pharmacy Practice
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Applied Biological Sciences
Applied Cybersecurity
Biotechnology
Criminal Justice
Health Sciences
Information Technology
Operations Management
Professional Studies
Project Management
Social Welfare
Graduate Programs
African and African-American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Behavioral Science
Chemistry
Classics
Communication Studies
Computational Biology
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Creative Writing
English
Film and Media Studies
French and Francophone Studies
Atmospheric Science
Geography
Geology
Global and International Studies
History
History of Art
Indigenous Studies
Applied Science
Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
Linguistics
Mathematics
Biochemistry and Biophysics
Microbiology
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Museum Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Clinical Child Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration
Urban Planning
Religious Studies
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Child Language
Speech Language Pathology
Theatre
Visual Art
Visual Art Education
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Architecture
Design
Accounting
Business
Business Administration and Management
Business Analytics
Organizational Leadership
Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Curriculum and Instruction
Education Administration
Education and Social Policy
Educational Technology
Higher Education Administration
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology and Research
School Psychology
Health, Sport Management, and Exercise Science
Special Education
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Environmental and Water Resources Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Bioengineering
Mechanical Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Science
Genetic Counseling
Dietetics and Nutrition
Audiology
Nurse Anesthesia
Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Science
Athletic Training
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences
Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications
Journalism and Mass Communications
American Legal Studies
Homeland Security
Juridical Science
Law
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Applied Data Science
Applied Statistics, Analytics, and Data Science
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Medicine
Clinical Microbiology
Pathology and Oncology
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Clinical Research
Health Policy and Management
Health Services Administration
Public Health
Music
Music Education
Music Therapy
Health Informatics
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Neurosciences
Pharmacy Practice
Engineering Management
Information Technology
Organizational Communication
Project Management
Social Welfare
Social Work