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Academics

Pursue purpose. Embrace possibility.

URochester students design their own learning journey—following their interests wherever they lead. Surrounded by world-class faculty, peers, and research opportunities, our students gain the confidence and skills to create an ever better future.

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View the full list of 200-plus bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and certificate offerings.

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Our schools

URochester’s schools offer students a liberal arts education, research experience, and advanced degrees in music, medicine, business, education, and beyond.

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School of Arts & Sciences

As our largest academic unit, School of Arts & Sciences is where big ideas and bold investigators intersect to drive transformational discoveries. From molecular science to global affairs, we connect students and scholars across more than 30 departments, programs, and centers to pursue new questions, new possibilities, and new innovations that make our lives—and the future—ever better.

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Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

With more than 50 multidisciplinary centers driving world-leading research, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciencesis where unexpected ideas connect to bring unprecedented breakthroughs to life. From advanced optics and AI to energy systems and biomedical technologies, here, students and scholars translate interdisciplinary insight into real-world impact.

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Eastman School of Music

The Eastman School of Music is a global leader in music performance, scholarship, and education. With the largest music library in North America, and faculty and alumni who have earned more than 75+ Grammy awards, the Eastman School of Music advances the unifying power of music to spark wonder in us all.

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School of Medicine & Dentistry

The School of Medicine and Dentistry is where breakthrough science meets compassionate care to transform human health for the better. Rooted in one of the nation's top academic medical centers, we mentor and prepare the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health professionals to take on our greatest health challenges—and discover solutions that make the world ever better.

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School of Nursing

At the School of Nursing, bold leaders and breakthrough ideas come together to make care—and our lives—ever better. As part of a top academic medical center, we prepare nursing professionals, educators, researchers, and visionaries to shape the future of health care.

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Simon Business School

The Simon Business School is where critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers come together to explore how business can help solve the world’s biggest challenges. As part of our world-leading research university, we prepare students to move from analyzing complex data to making confident decisions that shape industries for the better. With STEM-designated MBA and MS programs, and top-ranked programs in finance and AI, Simon offers a rigorous education grounded in real-world experience.

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Warner School of Education

At the Warner School of Education , leaders learn to innovate and collaborate in their fields, combining research, scholarship, and practice to make a meaningful difference in schools and communities everywhere. Programs combine academic rigor with a deep commitment to human development—preparing students to challenge assumptions, design effective learning environments, and expand opportunity for learners of all ages.

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Where wonder leads

URochester gives you the freedom to challenge expectations and pursue new directions. Here, you can mix business and biology, music and math, engineering and education—because exploration leads to innovations that transform lives.

No required subjects

It’s no surprise that 90% of incoming students said that URochester’s distinctive open curriculum had a positive effect on their decision to enroll.

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Student research

As an R1 university, research is the core of what we do and how our students learn. Plus, we’re small, especially relative to our peers.

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Take Five

The Take Five program is unique in higher education. Our undergraduate students can take a tuition-free fifth year of college to pursue a project totally separate from their major or degree.

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Study abroad

25% of students participate in an education abroad program during their time at URochester. There are hundreds of options across the globe for you to choose from.

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Libraries and collections

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As a leading research university, we take pride in our twelve libraries and extensive digital collections—empowering our community to learn and discover.

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Research

Pioneering research

Students and faculty are using cutting-edge technology to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

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