The University of Kansas was founded in 1865. Today, it is considered the state’s premier research university.
KU is one of just 38 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Undergraduate and graduate KU students, known as Jayhawks, pursue more than 400 degree and certificate programs. Many of those programs consistently earn high rankings.
KU’s main campus sits on a scenic hill in Lawrence, Kansas, near the center of the United States. Lawrence is about an hour’s drive from Kansas City, a metropolitan area of about 2 million people, and a 30-minute drive from the state capital of Kansas, Topeka.
Students come to Lawrence from more than 100 countries to share KU’s distinctive traditions. KU’s alumni network also spans the globe, with members who lead in their fields and influence every industry.
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prestigious Association of American Universities. Undergraduate and graduate KU students, known as Jayhawks, pursue more than 400 degree and certificate programs. Many of those programs consistently earn high rankings.
KU’s main campus sits on a scenic hill in Lawrence, Kansas, near the center of the United States. Lawrence is about an hour’s drive from Kansas City, a metropolitan area of about 2 million people, and a 30-minute drive from the state capital of Kansas, Topeka.
Students come to Lawrence from more than 100 countries to share KU’s distinctive traditions. KU’s alumni network also spans the globe, with members who lead in their fields and influence every industry.