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Academics at Rochester

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Rochester’s undergraduate and graduate students pursue their academic goals in an environment designed to inspire, support, and empower them.

Our schools

Rochester’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

With numerous programs and departments spanning social sciences, natural sciences, and arts and humanities, the School of Arts & Sciences is the largest school at the University.

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Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

The Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences is one of the nation’s top engineering schools housed in a leading research university.

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Eastman School of Music

For over a century, the Eastman School of Music has been one of the world’s leaders in musical composition, performance, and education.

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School of Medicine and Dentistry

Part of one of the nation’s top medical centers, the School of Medicine and Dentistry offers a wide range of programs and specialties in medical and graduate education, as well as opportunities for residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers.

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School of Nursing

Forging a critical link between scientific discovery and improved health care outcomes, the School of Nursing offers nursing and health care professionals a wide range of degree options.

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Simon Business School

Programs at the Simon Business School teach students how to analyze and frame problems effectively, giving them the skills they need to uncover the patterns that motivate and drive markets.

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Warner School of Education

Founded in 1958, the Warner School of Education prepares practitioners and researchers to become leaders and agents of change in schools, universities, and community organizations.

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Study what you love

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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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Your education, your way

Rochester’s unique undergraduate curriculum means students take ownership of their program, their career, and their life.

No required subjects

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

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Student researchers at University of Rochester

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. Rochester undergraduate students can take a tuition-free fifth year of college to pursue a project totally separate from their major or degree.

What is Take Five?
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Study abroad

25% of students participate in an education abroad program during their time at Rochester. 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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ADMISSIONS

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How to apply

Find more information on how to apply to our undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid, and more.

RESEARCH

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What we’re discovering

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

VISIT US

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Plan your visit

Check out the place we call home. Sign up for a tour of the University of Rochester’s campuses.