Discover the University of Rochester

Making the world ever better

As a world-leading research institution, the University of Rochester brings creative problem-solvers together across disciplines to pursue bold questions that lead to big impact. We advance research. We pursue lifesaving cures. And we accelerate innovations that make our lives—and the future—ever better.

  • 13

    Nobel Prizes

  • 13

    Pulitzer Prizes

  • Tier 1

    Best medical school for research

Picture yourself at URochester

Whether you aim to inspire as an educator, save lives as a biomedical researcher, or drive change as a business leader, you’ll connect with likeminded thinkers—and gain the knowledge and experiences to move your career and community forward.

Academics, ever better

Three University of Rochester students sitting on a bench, collaborating on a laptop outdoors.

At URochester, you can mix business and biology, music and math, engineering and education—our undergraduate and graduate programs, combined with your spirit of exploration, lead to innovations that transform lives.

Three University of Rochester students sitting on a bench, collaborating on a laptop outdoors.

The University of Rochester at a glance

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. Our community includes more than 1,000 faculty, 11,000 students, and 30,000 staff.

The arts at URochester

A University of Rochester Eastman School of Music student holds a violin beneath an ornate ceiling.

From the Eastman School of Music, to our River Campus classrooms, to the stage, to our Memorial Art Gallery, the arts are an essential part of the URochester experience—because when we spark wonder and pursue creativity, we create a fulfilling experience that soothes the soul.

A University of Rochester Eastman School of Music student holds a violin beneath an ornate ceiling.