The University of Rochester is one of the country's leading private research universities. It consistently ranks among the top in federally financed science, engineering, medical and humanities research. Along with this rigor, Rochester operates on a personal scale, creating exceptional opportunities for undergraduate research, close work with faculty, and interdisciplinary study. The unique Rochester Curriculum invites students to study what they love with focus and flexibility. Through individual and collaborate efforts, our students and faculty improve themselves, each other, and our shard learning environment in the process.