The University of Michigan operates as a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The institution opened in 1817. Therefore, it ranks among the oldest and most prestigious public universities in the nation. Over time, the university has expanded its academic reach and strengthened its research impact. As a result, it leads to innovation and discovery across many disciplines.
Moreover, the university educates more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and over 130 countries. This diversity creates a dynamic and globally connected academic community. In addition, the university offers programs in engineering, medicine, business, law, social sciences, arts, education, public policy, and natural sciences. The QS World University Rankings have placed the university at #45.