Miami University is a distinguished Public Ivy research university located in Oxford, Ohio. Founded in 1809, the University takes its name from the Myaamia people, whose ancestral homeland is the Miami Valley, and maintains a long-standing partnership with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, rooted in shared commitments to education, history, and cultural exchange.
Beyond its main Oxford campus, Miami University operates regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, the Voice of Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio, and the internationally recognized John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg, offering students both local and global learning experiences.
With an acceptance rate of 82%, Miami University is home to a vibrant and inclusive academic community, including over 16,500 undergraduate students and 2,200 international students. Its student body represents 48 U.S. states and 101 countries, creating a culturally diverse campus environment.
Consistently ranked among the best universities in the USA, Miami University strongly supports undergraduate research through initiatives such as Cornerstone Grants, regional campus research funding, Global Initiative Opportunities, and Humanities Centre faculty support. More than 2,000 students actively engage in funded research alongside faculty mentors, contributing to over 14,000 enrollments in research-intensive courses each year.