A Great Place To Be
At the top of Mount Oread stands the University of Kansas, a major public research and teaching institution with lofty goals and a global outlook. The historic buildings and tree-covered campus, along with top-ranked academic programs and growing research endeavors, provide an environment that inspires and challenges students and faculty. Combine that with a high-achieving student body, amazing traditions and an exciting school spirit, KU is a great place to be.
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About the University of Kansas
See what makes the University of Kansas a great place to be.
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Faculty vital to top-ranked academic programs
The first day of school is always hectic for faculty members, but imagine starting class only to be interrupted by the chancellor and an entourage of well-wishers — complete with a $7,500 check. It's just one way KU says thanks to its outstanding professors.
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First public university to adopt "open access" policy
KU is the nation’s first public university to adopt an “open access” policy that makes its faculty’s scholarly journal articles available for free online.
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KU takes the "LEED" in sustainability
Going green has been a campuswide effort, from collecting rainwater to nourish a garden to incorporating sustainability into the curriculum and saving millions of dollars through energy efficiencies
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KU a top 10 public university for new faculty
KU is among nine public doctoral/research universities listed as best in the nation for junior faculty in the 2010 report from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.
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Most diverse, academically talented class (so far) has arrived
The emphasis on undergraduate research, service learning and international study plus strong academic programs across the spectrum appeal to the best and brightest.
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One of the first, one of the best Confucius Institutes
With KU’s long history in establishing international exchanges, high ranking in study abroad participation and significant language offerings, it was only natural that its Chinese language center is flourishing.
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Top 10 "Best for Vets" ranking notes services, support
A faculty-student exchange with Fort Leavenworth and the Wounded Warrior initiative enhance an already vibrant, supportive learning environment for veterans, and creates opportunities for a sharing of knowledge and experiences among all students and faculty.
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About the University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major public research (AAU member) and teaching institution that operates through a diverse, multicampus system. It offers about 200 fields of study, 13 professional schools including a college of liberal arts and sciences, and enrolls 30,000 students from 50 states and 112 countries.
The historic campus is located on 1,000 acres in Lawrence, pop. 90,000. It is located 40 minutes west of Kansas City, 25 minutes from Topeka (state capital) and is served by Kansas City International Airport. Schools on campus are architecture, design and planning; business, education, engineering, journalism and mass communications, law, music, pharmacy, social welfare and the liberal arts college (including a school of the arts).
Other campuses and centers include:
• Medical Center, Kansas City,Kan. Complex includes the University of Kansas Hospital and Cancer Center. Schools of medicine, nursing, allied health, and starting in 2010, public health.
• Edwards Campus (adult education), Overland Park, Kan.
• Wichita. Schools of medicine and pharmacy.
• Salina. School of Medicine.
• Topeka. Public management center
• Hutchinson. Law enforcement training center.
• Parsons. Life Span Institute.
Noted museums of art, natural history, pharmacy and athletics are on the Lawrence campus.
Faculty generated $237 million in funding for research in fiscal year 2009. Notably the School of Pharmacy ranks No. 2 in the nation for NIH funding.
KU is the home of the Jayhawks, competes in Division 1 athletics and is a member of the Big 12 conference.