About – The University of Rhode Island
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About – The University of Rhode Island
Big Thinking
That's what today's world needs, and that's what you'll find at the University of Rhode Island.
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The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge.
As a major research university defined by innovation and big thinking, URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. That’s why we’re here.
Location
You are always close to a beach in Rhode Island, and when the city calls, Boston and New York are a drive away.
Where We Are
Visit URI
Come to see us! Learn about our academic programs and tour our beautiful, historic campus.
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320
Buildings on four campuses
18.6%
Tenured faculty identify as people of color
76
Nations represented in our student body
52%
Students are RI residents
University Leadership
Meet the President and Senior Leadership, and learn about their vision for the ongoing growth and success of URI.
Office of the President
President's Report
See how URI is making an impact around the globe through highlights and stories from the past year.
Read more
Economic Impact
Discover how URI's educational, research, outreach, and development programs contribute to the wellbeing of Rhode Island.
Learn more
History
Grounded in a rich and proud history, URI's Kingston campus core is on the National Register of Historic Places.
explore our history
Land Acknowledgment
Recognizing and paying tribute to the people who lived on and stewarded the land on which the University now resides.
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Big Thinking
That's what today's world needs, and that's what you'll find at the University of Rhode Island.
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The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge.
As a major research university defined by innovation and big thinking, URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. That’s why we’re here.
Location
You are always close to a beach in Rhode Island, and when the city calls, Boston and New York are a drive away.
Where We Are
Visit URI
Come to see us! Learn about our academic programs and tour our beautiful, historic campus.
Visit Us
Quadcams
See what's going on at our Kingston and Narragansett Bay campuses with our live cams.
Take a look
320
Buildings on four campuses
18.6%
Tenured faculty identify as people of color
76
Nations represented in our student body
52%
Students are RI residents
University Leadership
Meet the President and Senior Leadership, and learn about their vision for the ongoing growth and success of URI.
Office of the President
President's Report
See how URI is making an impact around the globe through highlights and stories from the past year.
Read more
Economic Impact
Discover how URI's educational, research, outreach, and development programs contribute to the wellbeing of Rhode Island.
Learn more
History
Grounded in a rich and proud history, URI's Kingston campus core is on the National Register of Historic Places.
explore our history
Land Acknowledgment
Recognizing and paying tribute to the people who lived on and stewarded the land on which the University now resides.
read the statement
Find the right person to ask.
Contact Us
Connect
Apply
Tour
Give