About the University of Memphis
It doesn't take long to see what people love about the University of Memphis. This is a university filled with joy. You can hear it in the roar of Tiger fans at every game. You notice it in the warm smiles you pass on campus. You can feel it when our students get recognized nationally for their successes. And you see it when another UofM discovery happens in our research labs.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, the UofM is a major research institution. What you learn here builds a sense of intellectual engagement that will empower you to make a difference in life and throughout your career. Founded in 1912, we welcome more than 21,000 students to campus every year. Students and faculty come from all over the world to be a part of the UofM experience. The campus boasts 25 Chairs of Excellence and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.
The University of Memphis is recognized as a Carnegie R1 institution, the highest
research designation awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.
This Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production status reflects the University’s growing research impact, significant investment in innovation and commitment to advancing knowledge across disciplines.