University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a doctoral degree-granting research university created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, 17 years prior to Oklahoma receiving statehood. The university’s mission is to provide the best possible educational experience for students through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity. The state’s flagship university, OU is a major, public research university that strives to give students the feel of a private college atmosphere. The university is home to over 30,000 students from all over the globe. OU’s Norman campus serves as home to all of the university's academic programs, except health-related fields. The campus features meticulously manicured grounds, sculptures by internationally renowned artists, serene park and fountain settings, and soaring Prairie Gothic architecture that evokes curiosity, vigor, and undying spirit in the watcher.