Established in 1892, URI is a public land-grant, sea-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. It is known for its programs in oceanography (Graduate School of Oceanography), pharmacy, and engineering.
Address: 45 Upper College Rd, 02881 Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
Oceanography, Pharmacy, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship land-grant and sea-grant university in Rhode Island. Home to the Graduate School of Oceanography. Strong focus on marine and environmental research.
Research:
A research university with strengths in oceanography, marine sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, and environmental science.
Famous Alumnis:
Robert Ballard, Christiane Amanpour, Lamar Odom, Robert Crandall
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3000
Current students***:
17000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
120000
Pros
Leading programs in oceanography and pharmacy, coastal location offers unique research opportunities, beautiful main campus.
Cons
Located in a smaller town (Kingston), state funding can be variable, some programs less nationally prominent.
Best For
Students interested in oceanography, marine biology, pharmacy, or engineering, often valuing a sea-grant university with strong research in these areas and a coastal New England setting.
- Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, 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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