Academics - Explore UO Majors, Minors, and Academic Programs
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Academics - Explore UO Majors, Minors, and Academic Programs
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Soaring from the Sidelines
Thanks to human physiology internships, these ducks are getting hands-on lessons in medicine and helping UO athletes soar.
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UO Scientist Joins Nobel Winner to Explore Molecular Sponges
Researchers team up to study particles that can harvest water from air.
Learn About the Partnership
As a top-tier public research university, the UO teaches students to think critically and act creatively with programs that shape the future.
Explore 300+ programs at the UO, where big ideas thrive. Find resources to support your academic journey so you can push boundaries, fuel passions, and prepare for an impactful career.
Ready to become a Duck? Explore campus, housing, and our tuition guarantee. Learn how to apply to join the flock.
The UO’s sports legacy runs deep—from iconic Hayward Field to Nike’s global reach—fueling pride, progress, and our winning spirit.
From ocean depths to human performance, UO students and faculty team up to tackle big challenges and create real-world change.
Your go-to hub for navigating the UO—register for classes, manage finances, and get support for academics, tech, and more.
Academics
ACADEMICS
The University of Oregon is one of the top public universities in the nation.
With nearly 200 undergraduate programs and more than 120 graduate programs, we prepare our students to lead fulfilling lives and excel in a variety of careers.
Explore Majors and Minors
Explore Admissions
Explore Graduate Programs
Our Schools and Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
College of Design
College of Education
Robert D. Clark Honors College
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Music and Dance
School of Law
Graduate Studies
Top 15 Majors
by undergraduate enrollment
Business Administration
Psychology
Human Physiology
Advertising
Political Science
Biology
Journalism
General Social Science
Art
Computer Science
Public Relations
Educational Foundations
Economics
Architecture
Neuroscience
Explore All Majors and Minors
The
Place for Green
Green is more than just a color we like to wear. The University of Oregon leads the nation in finding creative solutions to environmental challenges. We're #4 in
sustainable design
and healthy built environments according to
DesignIntelligence,
and the
Princeton Review
ranks our
Oregon MBA
in the Top 4 "Green MBAs."
For over half a century, the
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
has offered immersive classes at the ecologically rich Oregon coast. We invented green chemistry; using chemistry research to build more environmentally sustainable products and laboratories. And every year, our
Sustainable Cities Initiative
brings together students and community leaders from across Oregon to create environmentally sustainable solutions in urban planning.
The future of our environment will also be decided in the courtroom. The
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center
in the School of Law is ranked among the top ten programs by
U.S. News and World Report
, and has consistently ranked among the leading environmental law programs for 16 years.
Serving Kids, Schools, and Communities
The
Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health
is creating a new profession that aims to transform the child mental health system to rapidly expand services, identify behavioral health concerns early, and deliver interventions to prevent youth mental health problems. This public-private partnership allows the institute to not only offer an innovative new academic program but also to build a community-led solution to promote the mental health and well-being of children and families.
Meanwhile,
U.S. News and World Report
ranks our
College of Education
in the Top 20 nationally, and it has ranked our special education program # 3 for 25 consecutive years.
In addition, the University of Oregon's
Prevention Science Institute
focuses on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings.
Innovators in STEM Education
At the
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact
, teams of world-class bioengineers and life scientists, accompanied by outstanding students, are driving groundbreaking research to improve human health.
Our newly-launched
School of Computer and Data Sciences
promotes numeracy and data literacy as keystones of education, while ethically engaging students and researchers with the needs of industry and society.
Supported by the National Science Foundation, our
Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers
program provides funding and mentorship to help low-income students pursue in-demand, tech-savvy careers.
Explore STEM at Oregon
Highly Ranked Graduate Programs
Offering more than 150
graduate degree and certificate programs
,
the UO ranks in the top 25 nationally in such varied fields as education, special education, landscape architecture, sports business, sustainable business practices, and creative writing. Oregon also ranks in the top 25 percent in business, biological sciences, clinical psychology, earth sciences, fine arts, psychology, and speech-language pathology.
In the annual
U.S. News & World Report
ranking, the University of Oregon School of Law is the only law school in the Pacific Northwest to boast three nationally top-ranked specialty programs: we’re #1 in legal writing, #7 in environmental law, and #11 in dispute resolution.
We support our graduate students; 84% of doctoral students are funded with Graduate Employee appointments. Annually, graduate students receive $45 million in graduate employee support and an additional $2 million in fellowships awarded and administered by our
Division of Graduate Studies
.
Globally Engaged
Bringing together nearly 100 faculty members with wide-ranging expertise, the
School of Global Studies and Languages
is home to interdisciplinary scholarship, multilingual perspectives, and cross-cultural dialogues.
We excel at language education,
ranking in the top ten
among North American universities for degrees conferred in five different languages.
The UO ranks #2 nationwide in Gilman Scholarships, supporting
study abroad opportunities
. We have 48 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grantees in the past decade, and more than 1,000 Ducks have served with the Peace Corps since 1961.
International Student and Scholar Services
welcomes Ducks from all over the world to Oregon.
Resource-rich Libraries and Museums
With seven locations spanning our Eugene campus and beyond, the
University of Oregon Libraries
offers a wealth of resources, plus many flexible and well-equipped environments to serve diverse learners.
Opened in 1933, the
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
holds significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and sponsors diverse educational programs that support the university’s academic mission.
A leader in archaeology field-school education since 1937, our
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
curates extensive collections and supports learning and research across many disciplines.
Academic Resources
At Oregon, learning extends way beyond the classroom—and so does our support.
Support Services
First-Year Programs »
Accessible Education Center »
University Counseling and Testing Center »
International Student and Scholar Services »
Study Help and Tutoring
Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center »
UO Libraries »
Mills International Center »
Library Research Guides »
Academic Advising
Undergraduate Advising »
PathwayOregon Advising »
Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence »
TRIO Student Support Services »
Skip to main content
Search
Search University of Oregon Sites
Search
Explore All Majors and Degrees
Request Info
Apply Today
Visit Us
Get Tickets
View All Sports
View the Latest Research News
Find an Expert by Research Area
View Course Catalog
Register for Classes
Key Dates and Actions
Apply Now
Early: Nov. 1
Regular: Jan. 15
Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Priority: March 1
Confirm: May 1
Soaring from the Sidelines
Thanks to human physiology internships, these ducks are getting hands-on lessons in medicine and helping UO athletes soar.
Read the Story
UO Scientist Joins Nobel Winner to Explore Molecular Sponges
Researchers team up to study particles that can harvest water from air.
Learn About the Partnership
As a top-tier public research university, the UO teaches students to think critically and act creatively with programs that shape the future.
Explore 300+ programs at the UO, where big ideas thrive. Find resources to support your academic journey so you can push boundaries, fuel passions, and prepare for an impactful career.
Ready to become a Duck? Explore campus, housing, and our tuition guarantee. Learn how to apply to join the flock.
The UO’s sports legacy runs deep—from iconic Hayward Field to Nike’s global reach—fueling pride, progress, and our winning spirit.
From ocean depths to human performance, UO students and faculty team up to tackle big challenges and create real-world change.
Your go-to hub for navigating the UO—register for classes, manage finances, and get support for academics, tech, and more.
Academics
ACADEMICS
The University of Oregon is one of the top public universities in the nation.
With nearly 200 undergraduate programs and more than 120 graduate programs, we prepare our students to lead fulfilling lives and excel in a variety of careers.
Explore Majors and Minors
Explore Admissions
Explore Graduate Programs
Our Schools and Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
College of Design
College of Education
Robert D. Clark Honors College
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Music and Dance
School of Law
Graduate Studies
Top 15 Majors
by undergraduate enrollment
Business Administration
Psychology
Human Physiology
Advertising
Political Science
Biology
Journalism
General Social Science
Art
Computer Science
Public Relations
Educational Foundations
Economics
Architecture
Neuroscience
Explore All Majors and Minors
The
Place for Green
Green is more than just a color we like to wear. The University of Oregon leads the nation in finding creative solutions to environmental challenges. We're #4 in
sustainable design
and healthy built environments according to
DesignIntelligence,
and the
Princeton Review
ranks our
Oregon MBA
in the Top 4 "Green MBAs."
For over half a century, the
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
has offered immersive classes at the ecologically rich Oregon coast. We invented green chemistry; using chemistry research to build more environmentally sustainable products and laboratories. And every year, our
Sustainable Cities Initiative
brings together students and community leaders from across Oregon to create environmentally sustainable solutions in urban planning.
The future of our environment will also be decided in the courtroom. The
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center
in the School of Law is ranked among the top ten programs by
U.S. News and World Report
, and has consistently ranked among the leading environmental law programs for 16 years.
Serving Kids, Schools, and Communities
The
Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health
is creating a new profession that aims to transform the child mental health system to rapidly expand services, identify behavioral health concerns early, and deliver interventions to prevent youth mental health problems. This public-private partnership allows the institute to not only offer an innovative new academic program but also to build a community-led solution to promote the mental health and well-being of children and families.
Meanwhile,
U.S. News and World Report
ranks our
College of Education
in the Top 20 nationally, and it has ranked our special education program # 3 for 25 consecutive years.
In addition, the University of Oregon's
Prevention Science Institute
focuses on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings.
Innovators in STEM Education
At the
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact
, teams of world-class bioengineers and life scientists, accompanied by outstanding students, are driving groundbreaking research to improve human health.
Our newly-launched
School of Computer and Data Sciences
promotes numeracy and data literacy as keystones of education, while ethically engaging students and researchers with the needs of industry and society.
Supported by the National Science Foundation, our
Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers
program provides funding and mentorship to help low-income students pursue in-demand, tech-savvy careers.
Explore STEM at Oregon
Highly Ranked Graduate Programs
Offering more than 150
graduate degree and certificate programs
,
the UO ranks in the top 25 nationally in such varied fields as education, special education, landscape architecture, sports business, sustainable business practices, and creative writing. Oregon also ranks in the top 25 percent in business, biological sciences, clinical psychology, earth sciences, fine arts, psychology, and speech-language pathology.
In the annual
U.S. News & World Report
ranking, the University of Oregon School of Law is the only law school in the Pacific Northwest to boast three nationally top-ranked specialty programs: we’re #1 in legal writing, #7 in environmental law, and #11 in dispute resolution.
We support our graduate students; 84% of doctoral students are funded with Graduate Employee appointments. Annually, graduate students receive $45 million in graduate employee support and an additional $2 million in fellowships awarded and administered by our
Division of Graduate Studies
.
Globally Engaged
Bringing together nearly 100 faculty members with wide-ranging expertise, the
School of Global Studies and Languages
is home to interdisciplinary scholarship, multilingual perspectives, and cross-cultural dialogues.
We excel at language education,
ranking in the top ten
among North American universities for degrees conferred in five different languages.
The UO ranks #2 nationwide in Gilman Scholarships, supporting
study abroad opportunities
. We have 48 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grantees in the past decade, and more than 1,000 Ducks have served with the Peace Corps since 1961.
International Student and Scholar Services
welcomes Ducks from all over the world to Oregon.
Resource-rich Libraries and Museums
With seven locations spanning our Eugene campus and beyond, the
University of Oregon Libraries
offers a wealth of resources, plus many flexible and well-equipped environments to serve diverse learners.
Opened in 1933, the
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
holds significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and sponsors diverse educational programs that support the university’s academic mission.
A leader in archaeology field-school education since 1937, our
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
curates extensive collections and supports learning and research across many disciplines.
Academic Resources
At Oregon, learning extends way beyond the classroom—and so does our support.
Support Services
First-Year Programs »
Accessible Education Center »
University Counseling and Testing Center »
International Student and Scholar Services »
Study Help and Tutoring
Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center »
UO Libraries »
Mills International Center »
Library Research Guides »
Academic Advising
Undergraduate Advising »
PathwayOregon Advising »
Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence »
TRIO Student Support Services »