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Eugene

The Â鶹ӰԺ’s main campus in Eugene is known for its lush green setting with easy access to the outdoors, elite athletics, and top academic programs—all within a vibrant Pacific Northwest college town.

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More than 300 programs across nine schools and colleges. Find your path — from undergraduate degrees to advanced research.

Fall Classes Begin: September 28, 2026

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A top-tier R1 research university where breakthroughs happen every day.

UO research expenditures: $267M annually

Life at the UO is more than classes. It's community, culture, and the kind of experiences that shape who you become.

Week of Welcome Begins: September 25, 2026

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Located in Eugene, Â鶹ӰԺ—In the Heart of the Pacific Northwest

Situated near the Willamette River, the Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene campus is a walkable and bikeable area known for its trees, green space, and natural beauty. The eclectic downtown of Eugene is just a mile away, and the Â鶹ӰԺ coast, Cascade mountains, and Portland area are all within a two-hour drive.

Aerial photos of campus on a sunny day in the spring.
Experience Life in Eugene

Eugene Campus by the Numbers

  • 295 Acres
  • 4000+ Trees
  • 450+ Student Organizations

Â鶹ӰԺ and Research for Every Path in Eugene

The Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene campus is home to a law school, business school, and a network of innovative academic research centers and institutes. With top graduate and undergraduate programs in science, design, education, journalism, art, music, and more, there’s something to satisfy every kind of curiosity in Eugene.

History Meets Innovation at the Eugene Campus

At the Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene campus, historic landmarks sit next to new research labs. From buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places to modern facilities like the Knight Campus and Bowerman Sports Science Center, UO Eugene blends tradition with innovation and the latest technology.

Premier Sports and Recreation in TrackTown USA

Whether you're cheering on the Â鶹ӰԺ Ducks or breaking a sweat yourself, there's no shortage of ways to stay active on the Eugene campus. Known for its world-class sports teams and athletic venues, the Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene campus offers over 40 club sports and a state-of-the-art student recreation center, with running, hiking, and cycling paths right next door.

Inspired Arts and Culture on Campus

The Eugene campus features two museums, a craft center, and a year-round calendar of arts and cultural events. Each spring and fall, the Street Faire along 13th Avenue fills campus with food, music, and local vendors.

Campus Life and Belonging at the Eugene Campus

With 10 residence halls, 14 dining venues, and over 400 student organizations, there's a community for everyone on the Eugene campus. The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) serves as the social and cultural hub of Â鶹ӰԺ campus life. For American Indian and Alaska Native students, the Many Nations Longhouse offers a welcoming space for community and academic support.

What Makes the Eugene Campus Special

From cloning the first vertebrate to creating the original running shoe, the Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene campus is where great ideas come to life in a lush forest setting.
  • The big leaf maple tree near University Hall.

    Our Campus Forest

    The 295-acre UO Eugene campus is home to more than 4000 trees from over 500 species.

  • Bright stitching and layered materials detail a colorful Nike shoe.

    Birthplace of Nike

    In 1971, the legendary Â鶹ӰԺ track and field coach Bill Bowerman used a waffle iron to develop the sole of the first Nike Waffle Trainer running shoe.

    See the UO’s Sports Legacy
  • A researcher studies zebrafish in a laboratory.

    First Vertebrate Cloned

    UO professor George Streisinger cloned a zebrafish in his lab on the UO Eugene campus in 1981, becoming the first person to clone a vertebrate—15 years before Dolly the sheep.

  • Johnson Hall in spring.

    Filming of Animal House

    The UO Eugene campus was the filming location for several scenes from the iconic college movie Animal House (1978).

Land Acknowledgement

The Â鶹ӰԺ Eugene Campus is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855, Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Â鶹ӰԺ. Today, descendants are citizens of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Â鶹ӰԺ and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Â鶹ӰԺ.

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Explore the Â鶹ӰԺ’s Eugene Campus—where visionary academics and research, world-class athletics, and vibrant outdoor culture come together in a laid-back Pacific Northwest college town.
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