International Studies and Diplomacy

How it’s done

James Sundquist paintings on exhibit at Fine Arts Center

The Big Picture

URI Art Department showcases big thinking in politics, family, culture.

Spring exhibits

Upcoming Events

Keynote by historian Anne Bailey among events that aim to educate, inspire.

Black History Month

Anthropologist Holly Dunsworth talks with students in paleontology class as they examine fossil bones

On Netflix

Anthropologist provides evolutionary background to episode on childbirth.

'Sex, Explained' documentary

Marine Affairs

URI marks the 50th anniversary of Marine Affairs graduate program.

Calling All Big ThinkersWatch the video

195Academic Programs

4.2Average Years to Degree

85%Faculty with Terminal Degrees

16:1Student / Faculty Ratio

Academics

At the University of Rhode Island, our faculty and programs challenge you to expand your vision of what’s possible.

Academics Overview

URI's academic programs offer you the opportunity for a broader view of the world.

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Undergraduate

Our 90-plus majors and 100-plus minors offer you a whole world of possibilities. The choice is yours.

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76Nations Represented

25%First-years identify as students of color

14,687Undergraduate Students

86%Students receiving financial aid

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