The University of Delaware (UD) is a nationally and internationally respected public research university located in Newark, Delaware, USA. With roots tracing back to 1743, UD is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States. Originally founded as a private academy by Presbyterian minister Francis Alison, it became a state-assisted institution and now serves over 24,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Academic Excellence:
UD offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, 100 graduate programs, and several doctoral degrees through its nine colleges, including:
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College of Arts and Sciences
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College of Engineering
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Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
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College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
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College of Education and Human Development
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College of Health Sciences
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Biden School of Public Policy & Administration
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Graduate College
The university is known for rigorous academics, small class sizes, and an excellent faculty-to-student ratio. Programs in Chemical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Business, and Education consistently rank among the top in the nation.
Research and Innovation:
UD is classified as an R1 Doctoral University (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Classification. It is home to numerous cutting-edge research centers and institutes, including:
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The Delaware Biotechnology Institute
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Institute for Energy Conversion
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Center for Composite Materials
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Data Science Institute
The university has strong research partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, including collaborations with DuPont, NASA, NIH, and NSF.
Campus and Facilities:
The 2,000-acre campus in Newark blends classic American collegiate architecture with modern facilities, research labs, libraries, residence halls, and green spaces. UD also has satellite campuses in Wilmington, Dover, Lewes, and Georgetown.
Facilities include:
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The Health Sciences Complex at the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus
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The Bob Carpenter Center for athletics and events
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Morris Library, housing over 2 million volumes and digital resources