The University of Delaware has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, research, teaching and service that is grounded in a commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society.
UD is committed to excellence in education, research and service. From its roots as a private academy in 1743, UD today is a research-intensive university with global impact.
The University of Delaware cultivates learning, develops knowledge and fosters free exchange of ideas. It is state-assisted and privately governed, with scholarship, research, teaching and service grounded in sharing knowledge for society.
State-assisted yet privately governed, the University enjoys a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with the First State with a focus on providing access to quality education and building a stronger economy and community for Delaware residents and beyond.
The University of Delaware is a diverse institution of higher learning, fostering excellence in research. UD has ten colleges, providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional education, serving the local, regional, national and international communities.
