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The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public flagship research university in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1876,[6] the institution's 295-acre campus is along the Willamette River.[7] Since July 2014, UO has been governed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon.[8] The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and has 19 research centers and institutes.[9][10] UO was admitted to the Association of American Universities in 1969.[11]
The University of Oregon is organized into five colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Design, Education, and Honors) and seven professional schools (Accounting; Architecture and Environment; Art and Design; Journalism and Communication; Law; Music and Dance; and Planning, Public Policy and Management) and a graduate school. Furthermore, UO offers 316 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.[12] Most academic programs follow the 10 week Quarter System.[13]
UO student athletes compete as the Ducks and are part of the Pac-12 Conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). With eighteen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and track and field program.[14][15][16][17] |