Established in 1890, OU is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma. It is known for its programs in meteorology, petroleum engineering, Native American studies, and its successful athletics programs (Sooners).
Address: 660 Parrington Oval, 73019 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Meteorology, Petroleum Engineering, Native American Studies
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Astroscience, Data Analytics, Engineering, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship university in Oklahoma. Strong programs in meteorology (National Weather Center located on campus) and petroleum engineering. Significant Native American studies programs.
Research:
A research university with strengths in meteorology and atmospheric science, petroleum engineering, energy research, and Native American studies.
Famous Alumnis:
James Garner, Olivia Munn, Sam Bradford, Fred Haise, Ed Harris
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7000
Current students***:
32000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
200000
Pros
Top-ranked meteorology and petroleum engineering programs, strong school spirit and athletics, commitment to Native American studies.
Cons
Located in a smaller city in Oklahoma, some programs less nationally prominent, state funding fluctuations.
Best For
Students interested in meteorology, petroleum engineering, or Native American studies, often valuing a traditional campus experience with strong athletics and school spirit.
- Energy, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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