Research

As one of only 36 U.S. public institutions in the Association of American Universities, KU has a distinguished record of research innovation. Through independent, multidisciplinary research centers, students and faculty collaborate on solutions that transform and improve our world.

Quick Facts

$263.9 million

in externally funded research

7

libraries on Lawrence campus

12

elite Foundation Professorships

Office of Research Research Centers & Institutes KU Medical Center Research Libraries Center for Technology Commercialization Experts at KU

Graduate

Consistently discovering breakthroughs in medicine, technology, engineering, and a multitude of other fields and industries, our graduate and postdoctoral researchers push the limits of what's possible in our growing global society.

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Undergraduate

Go beyond the classroom and expand what it means to study a discipline. As an undergraduate, you'll work alongside faculty to explore your major in ways limited only by your curiosity.

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