The University of Oklahoma was founded by audacious dreams – like the first President, David Ross Boyd, who arrived on the open prairie and declared “What possibilities!” Over 100 years later, we’re still chasing those possibilities. Driven by boundless curiosity and an unwavering optimism, at the University of Oklahoma,
we change lives.
Always driven forward.
OU is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Highest Research Activity institution, placing it in the highest tier of comprehensive research universities in the nation. Yet we refuse to stand still. We’re building an engine of health, technological, scientific and purpose-oriented research to drive transformational impact in the state, region and nation.
Here, discovery is about real-world application.
Be part of something bigger.
A University is more than the students it serves or the research it fosters. It’s also about community, a place where people come together to experience and create culture together. Sports, fine arts, performing arts, campus traditions and more, make the University of Oklahoma both a driver of change and innovation as well as a home.
Beyond the professional opportunities, you'll find a welcoming campus culture rich with traditions, world-class facilities, and countless opportunities to connect through faculty networks, campus events, and community initiatives.
Beyond the professional opportunities, you'll find a welcoming campus culture rich with traditions, world-class facilities, and countless opportunities to connect through faculty networks, campus events, and community initiatives.
Each University of Oklahoma campus is located in a vibrant community that offers an exceptional quality of life. No matter which campus you call home, there’s something for everyone.
As one of Oklahoma’s largest employers and the No. 1 university to work for in the state, according to Forbes, the university provides a rich and flexible menu of benefits, including insurance and retirement options, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and other programs.
Norman, Oklahoma is a vibrant college town, the perfect combination of small-town feel and big-city resources. Just a 20-minute drive from Oklahoma City, a major metropolitan area, Norman is home to a thriving local music scene, 55 neighborhood and community parks, several museums, and of course, Sooner Athletics.
Oklahoma City is the state capital and largest metropolitan area in Oklahoma. With approximately 630,000 residents, the city offers fine dining, world-class museums, and top-notch performing arts. The city provides abundant cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and a quality of life that makes it an exceptional place to live and work.
Tulsa is Oklahoma’s second-largest city. Home to the award-winning Gathering Place along the Arkansas River, the acclaimed Tulsa Zoo, and iconic venues like Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa offers diverse recreation, a dynamic food scene, and rich cultural experiences that make it a distinctive place to live and work.
