The University of Memphis is an internationally recognized, urban public research university preparing students for success in a diverse, innovative, global environment. The University is classified as “Carnegie R1” or "Doctoral: Very High Research Activity and Community Engaged" per the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Learning. We are home to nationally designated centers of excellence in research and education. Scholarship, innovation, affordability, diversity, access, and service are at the core of our values and priorities.

The UofM is dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to more than 21,500 students through 13 colleges and schools that offer more than 180 academic degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral and professional levels. Our metropolitan setting has enabled us to build a nationally recognized internship program that facilitates the placement of undergraduate and graduate students throughout the community in nonprofit and for-profit organizations that specialize in healthcare, government, transportation and logistics, music and entertainment, medical devices, banking and the arts.