The iconic silhouette of Fraser Hall on KU’s Lawrence campus is set against the dark blue sky just before sunrise. A vivid strip of crimson light lines the horizon.

TOWERING TOWARD THE BLUE

The University of Kansas harnesses the talent, ingenuity, and determination of Jayhawks. We inspire our community, bolster Kansas, and better the world through each creation and discovery.

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1 of 38
public institutions with AAU membership
$7.8B
in annual added income for Kansas
49
academic programs in the top 50 among public universities —U.S. News & World Report
A collage of photos focused on the many avenues of innovation and research fostered at the University of Kansas. Included are visuals of the University of Kansas Cancer Center, two doctors posing in a lab, a pipette being used in a biotech lab, and water research activities on the Konza Prairie.

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Top 1%
University of Kansas Cancer Center nationwide ranking
$86.5M
spent across Kansas on research-related goods and services in FY 24
334
new inventions disclosed by KU researchers in the past five years

Serving Kansas and beyond

Our pursuit of excellence in research and academics distinguishes us as the flagship university for Kansas. Find out how Jayhawks deliver on bettering the world for us all.
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87,693
Kansas jobs supported by KU activity
54
active startup companies with more than half based in Kansas
1/3
of out-of-state students join the Kansas workforce after graduation
KU architecture and design students and faculty participate in a Studio 804 project, which helps create innovative energy-efficient and accessible housing designs.
A monarch butterfly rests on a bright red flower head growing in the KU Community Garden. The garden is home to many regional plant species used for research and educational purpose.
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and others attend the ceremonial launch of KU’s NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) - Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH). The EARTH ERC is based at the KU School of Engineering and works to tackle climate change through the creation of a sustainable and circular refrigerant economy.

Jayhawks making headlines

KU serves Kansas, the Midwest, and the world through research, economic development, and academic excellence. Our talented faculty and students make news as they power the future.
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400+
degree and certificate programs
400,000+
alumni worldwide
#1
graduate salary potential among Kansas universities —Payscale

The space to create. The resources to inspire.

We tackle global issues with game-changing research and academics. Our nationally recognized faculty and students deepen knowledge across disciplines, leading the climb toward a better future.

KU students in the Dirt Works studio class — dressed in hard hats, reflective vests, and safety glasses — participate in the 2023 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, exploring net-zero energy housing while pushing the boundaries of natural materials.

From great heights, Rock Chalk echoes for all to hear.

Our Rock Chalk Chant symbolizes unity and undeniable pride, embodying our welcoming community, vibrant traditions, and drive to enrich the world in ways only Jayhawks can.

Students from the KU honors program form the KU Concrete Canoe Team, a collaborative group that designs and builds a canoe out of concrete, then competes regionally on the basis of design, oral presentation, overall product, and race times.

KU pursuits boost Kansas and the Midwest.

KU is a major economic development engine for the state and region. We serve Kansans by creating thousands of jobs, educating an empowered workforce, and adding billions of dollars to the state economy annually.

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Onward: Toward Infinite Possibility

Your contributions fund scholarships that make college accessible, provide hands-on experiences that help new graduates succeed, and assist with other resources that support students as they create a bright future — for themselves and for us all.
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