Miami University, established in 1809, is located in Oxford, Ohio. Ranked among the top 50 national public universities by U.S. News & World Report, Miami is recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding undergraduate institutions.
Oxford, Ohio, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (21)
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Black World Studies
- B.Sc. Business Economics
- B.F.A. Communication Design
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics (Quantitative)
- B.Sc. Family Science
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Gerontology
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Physics
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Sc. Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- B.A. Architecture
- B.F.A. Communication Design
- B.F.A. Graphic Design
- B.A. Interior Design
- B.A. Media and Culture
- B.A. Music
- B.M. Music Composition
- B.M. Music Performance
- B.F.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (11)
- B.Sc. Accountancy
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Marketing
Humanities (10)
- B.A. Classical Humanities
- B.A. English - Literature
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
Education & Training (9)
- B.Sc. Education Studies
Engineering & Technology (8)
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Medicine & Health (6)
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition
- B.Sc. Public Health
Computer Science & IT (3)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- B.Sc. Geology
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Media and Culture
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.Sc. Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
About
History
Miami University is one of the oldest public universities in the country, made possible by an ordinance signed by President George Washington in 1795. Chartered in 1809, Miami welcomed its first students in 1824.
Miami's name reflects the history of the Native American tribe who once lived in the Miami Valley region of Ohio. Miami maintains strong ties with the Miami Tribe, now located in Oklahoma.
Education
- Using the Global Miami Plan for Liberal Education as a base, each program adds specialized content and appropriate professional courses and may integrate experience in field settings. We have over 100 majors to choose from, plus programs to prepare you for pre-professional study.
- A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. After you have declared a minor at the department office, you will be assigned an adviser from the department.
- Our pre-professional programs involve a self-selected course of study that prepares you for professional school within the guidelines of another major.
Research
At Miami, research opportunities are everywhere. Each year, more than 2,000 Miami students work with professors on funded research. It doesn't matter if your passion is art, music, public service, biology, or psychology, we have a research program that will work for you.
Some of our centers and institutes:
- American and World Cultures
- Analytics & Data Science
- Aquatic and Watershed Sciences
- Assistive Technologies
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Ecology Research Center
- Environment and Sustainability
- Geospatial Analysis Center
- Gerontology Center and Scripps Foundation
- Human Development, Learning, and Technology
- Humanities Center
Career
Center for Career Exploration & Success
This Center empowers undergraduate and graduate students to engage in career exploration and experiential learning to optimize their professional and personal potential through connections with employers and the Miami career community. This engagement also deepens self-knowledge, enabling students to choose meaningful career paths and excel in a diverse, global society.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
987 -101
2019
886 -79
2018
807
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
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2019
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2018
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Office of the Dean of Students strongly encourages you to actively participate in University life by seeking out opportunities to be involved both in and out of the classroom. Our Dean of Students staff is available to answer questions, advocate on behalf of students, or to simply point students and their families in the right direction.
Housing services
- Traditional rooms are located in residence halls such as Morris, Tappan, and Havighurst. These rooms are typically air conditioned and feature corridor bathrooms and community space. Standard rooms are located in our renovated and newer construction halls such as Etheridge, Bishop, and Hahne.
- These halls feature enhanced community and study spaces, completely new corridor bathrooms, new student room furniture, completely updated building systems, air conditioning and heating, and more.
Library services
- King Library
- B.E.S.T. Library
- Art & Architecture
- Music Library
ICT services
Pay4Print Program
Medical services
In an effort to support a healthy college experience, the Student Health Service provides quality outpatient care that includes general medicine, injury care, and immunizations, and as well as gynecology, laboratory, and pharmacy services.
Student Life
Campus life
Miami University Oxford is a residential campus, with nearly all first- and second-year students living in residence halls. These halls represent various Living Learning Communities (LLCs), which provide an opportunity for students to live and learn with others who share their interests. With our inclusive environment and active student body, it's easy to see why The Princeton Review calls our campus a "vibrant, social atmosphere."
Sports facilities
- Participants enjoy individual recreation, swim lessons, riding camps, academic courses, open pool time, group fitness classes, adventure activities, intramural and club sports, and special events year-round.
- Exercise Performance Rooms "A", "B", and "X" offer a spacious area to conduct group fitness classes, are available for drop-in and rental use outside of scheduled availability, and are equipped with a vast array of spinning bikes, rowers, stability balls, TRX training systems, mats, and more.
- The Martin Fitness Center located at the Rec Center provides a safe, enjoyable, challenging and fun environment in which to continue developing your life-long fitness commitment.
Student clubs
Student organizations are a pivotal component of the Miami University education and experience. With over 300 on campus student organizations available -- ranging from social and service organizations to athletic clubs -- opportunities for involvement are abound. Utilize the Miami University HUB organization directory in order to find the organization(s) that best align to your interests.
Accreditation
Miami University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States. Miami's most recent comprehensive accreditation review was in 2015, and it resulted in a continuation of our accreditation for ten years, through 2025. The University also had a year-four assurance review in 2019.
Student Reviews
Who Would've Known?
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed Miami's classes and professors however, I never really found my place in campus life. My experience was also greatly impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic and my last 3 semesters have been completely online.
Miami: Love and Honor!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Miami is a great school. The professor-student relationship is stellar tbh. They want to help you succeed and it shows. The class sizes are small enough and it allows you to build networks. It is a predominantly white school though, so you might want to think about that.
Study Abroad Needed!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I make my own study guides through google docs, I found it easiest to make study guides through google slides, however. I attend office hours, and participate in extra credit when applicable.
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