Brief introduction:

  The University of Kansas (University of Kansas), or KU, is located in Lawrence, Kansas, founded in 1865, the University of Kansas has a long history and tradition, the school spirit is also among many students, the famous public research university in the United States, the campus area of about 1,100 acres.

  The University of Kansas is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group of 62 widely recognized universities in the United States and Canada. The university has 13 colleges (Academic Schools), more than 400 degree majors and certificate courses .92% of them have the highest education and authority in the academic field. According to the Fiske Guide to Colleges in 2004, the University of Kansas is one of the highest return on investment (the Best Buys of 2004 list) public universities in the country.

  The University of Kansas was rated as one of the top 50 public universities in the United States by American News and World Report, with 26 courses in the top 25. Ford Motor, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, Coca Cola and other well-known enterprises have chosen to cooperate with KU teachers and students to develop the most advanced technology. The school's special education major ranks first in the United States, and urban planning, clinical psychology and other majors are well known in the United States. The University of Kansas has many famous alumni, including Alan Mulally, president of Ford Motor Company, James Nasmith, the inventor of basketball, and famous NBA superstar Chamberlain.

History of running schools:

The University of Kansas was founded in 1865.

Since 1909, the University of Kansas has entered the ranks of famous educational institutions in the United States, and has continuously won high rankings in its academic field. The University of Kansas received more than $140 billion in assets, a strong backing for students and faculty to develop their own self and research scholarship. Meanwhile, the university is still expanding its innovative research and commercialization programs.

Academic strength:

The University of Kansas offers world-class academic programs for students, with over 345 degree programs to choose from，It covers many fields, from the humanities, the social sciences to the natural sciences and engineering. Among these areas, the University of Kansas is particularly known for its business, law, medical, and schools of pharmacy. KU was ranked among the top 50 public universities by US News and World Report. In the latest 2024QS World University Rankings, KU ranked 410th in the top 500. It has long been recognized as the top research university in the United States, with more than 40 courses, 26 of which rank among the top 25 public university courses. Ford Motor, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, Coca-Cola and other well-known enterprises have chosen to cooperate with KU teachers and students to develop the most advanced technology.

This is also the default starting point for Google Maps (the Google Maps founder is a KU graduate). In addition, the school graduates also include Nobel Prize winner in economics, famous playwright, Olympian, CEO of well-known top 500 companies, discoverer of helium core vitamin A, B, D and so on, all spread in all walks of life.

On April 5,2022, in the NCAA final, Kansas came from behind to beat NC 72 – 69 to win.

 Academic research :

Scientific research achievements：

Scientific research is an essential part of the university's educational activities. In fiscal year 2004, researchers at the University of Kansas set a record for total research expenditure of $2,740,000. Of that amount, $1,552,000 came from off-campus. In the book, The Development of American Research Universities: The Elite Power after the World War, the University of Kansas is included in the 21 public research universities of the American University Alliance. The alliance is a body of higher education in America and Canada, with member schools selected based on their graduate studies.

Academic resources:

The Lawrence Campus Library has 40,000 volumes, thousands of abbreviated copies, handwritten books, maps and photographs. Scholars around the world are sharing Spencer. It's precious collection of ancient and historical materials at the Kenneth Research Library.

Sports tradition:

The University of Kansas boasts of its sports tradition, especially its basketball team —— University of Kansas Jayhawks (Kansas Jayhawks). The Jayhawks are one of the most successful teams in NCAA basketball history, winning multiple national championships and nurturing many NBA stars.

Economic development:

For the second year in a row, the University of Kansas has topped the National Inventors Institute's list of the top 100 American universities granting utility model patents. The 2023 list shows the universities that play a key role in driving innovation ecosystems within and outside the US. KU ranks 60th among U. S. public universities with utility model patents.

Graduate achievement:

The University of Kansas graduates enjoy a good reputation worldwide. Many graduates have achieved excellence in their respective fields, including Nobel Prize winners, corporate executives, government officials, and renowned artists.