University of Kansas

Motto: "I shall see this great sight why the bush does not burn."

Established: 1865

Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Type of School: Comprehensive University

School Attribute: Public Research University

Main Departments: Business School, Engineering School, Law School, Journalism School, Medical School, Music School, etc.

Current President: Douglas A. Girod

Notable Alumni: James Naismith, Alan Mulally, Wilt Chamberlain, Paul Pierce, Mario Chalmers

Website: University of Kansas

The University of Kansas (KU), established in 1865, is a public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, with a history of over 150 years. KU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which includes 62 prestigious universities in the US and Canada. The university's beautiful campus covers approximately 1,100 acres, with numerous museums and research centers, and offers many scholarship opportunities for graduate students.

KU is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the US by US News & World Report and is recognized as a top-tier research university. The university has 26 programs ranked in the top 25 among public university programs. Notable alumni include Alan Mulally, President of Ford Motor Company, and basketball legends Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Pierce.