Attracting top students from across the nation and more than 100 countries around the world, The University of Oklahoma provides a major university experience in a private college atmosphere.
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Norman, Oklahoma, United States
PhD Programmes
Engineering & Technology (8)
- Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
- Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering
Social Sciences (6)
- Ph.D. Geography
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Psychology
- Ph.D. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Ph.D. Biology
- Ph.D. Geology and Geophysics
- Ph.D. Mathematics
Education & Training (4)
Computer Science & IT (3)
Humanities (3)
- Ph.D. English
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. Philosophy
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Ph.D. Art History
Business & Management (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma just 20 mins.
Education
From aerospace studies to visual communication, the University of Oklahoma has more than 150 majors to choose from. Use our drop-down menu on the right to see which is right for you.
Research
The Advanced Radar Research Center at the University of Oklahoma consists of a vibrant group of faculty and students from both engineering and meteorology, focused on solving challenging radar problems and preparing the next generation of students.
Through the collaborative nature instilled in its members, the ARRC has proven effective at developing synergy between science and engineering in the field of radar.OU recently celebrated the opening of its Radar Innovations Laboratory, a one-of-a-kind and unrivaled facility for radar research, development, and education. This 35,000-sqft facility includes microwave labs, advanced fabrication capability, and two anechoic chambers.
Career
The mission of Career Services is to enhance the career development of students by teaching career planning/job search skills and by facilitating the exchange of information among students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and employers.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
401
2018
401 -50
2017
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
401
2017
401
2016
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
495 6
2018
501 -40
2017
461
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
414 -85
2017
329
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The mission of the University of Oklahoma’s Student Legal Services (SLS) program is toprovide quality legal services to students to ensure their ability to focus onachieving academic success.
Housing services
Living in the residence halls isn’t just about the space. It’s about the community. This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to be surrounded by people who are experiencing the same situations as you – new room, new friends, new studies, new city... the list goes on. At OU, we understand the impact and possibilities that come with common experiences. We want to make your living experience one where you feel supported and are provided great opportunities to make friends for a lifetime.
Library services
- contains the largest research library in the state of Oklahoma.
- contains more than 6 million volumes and over 4 million other digital and physical resources.
- holds special collections in the History of Science, Western History, Chinese Literature Translation, The John and Mary Nichols Rare Books, Bass Business History, the Bizzell Bible Collection and the personal library of Daniel J. Boorstin.
ICT services
The OU Supercomputing Center for Education & Research (OSCER) is a multidisciplinary center that provides supercomputing education, expertise and resources to OU undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty, as well as their off-campus collaborators. If you have large, computing-intensive problems that need heavy number crunching, OSCER is the answer.
Medical services
OU Health Services offers students, faculty, staff and dependents a broad range of services, which are provided by our experienced medical staff.
- Allergy Injections
- Immunizations
- Lab & X-ray
- Nutrition Services
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Womens Center
Student Life
Campus life
Students can take a quick, 30-minute drive up I-35 to Oklahoma City, a major metropolitan area. Oklahoma City provides students with exciting entertainment options like Bricktown, the Oklahoma River and NBA action at the Thunderdome. For adventure-seekers and outdoorsy types, the city offers a range of options such as the Boathouse District and the brand new, 80-foot-tall Sandridge Sky Trail, which is the tallest adventure course of its kind in the world and features a zip line and a free-fall base jump experience, among other activities.
Student clubs
Students have the opportunity to discover their squad in more than 400 campus organizations, and they don't have to look far to find awesome events. Sooners have their pick of dozens of intramural sports, Union Programming Board-hosted events like foam parties and satirical pageants (we're looking at you, Mr. OU), sno-cones on the South Oval and plays and musicals right here on campus.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.