A milestone in research excellence

The University of Rhode Island has officially joined the top tier of U.S. research institutions, earning prestigious Carnegie R1 status—the highest designation for research excellence.

R1 Designation

URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography is one of the world’s premier academic institutions of oceanography and ocean exploration.

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Exciting challenges

Explore programs

Research

Essential contributions

vital and global

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Research Vessel

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Next generation

Campus Renewal

A multi-year plan

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