Rochester, Michigan · Est. 1957
Unlock your potential at Oakland.
A public doctoral research university of nearly 16,000, with eight colleges, 275+ programs, and a 17:1 ratio where faculty still know your name. Find your path below.
Research that matters
A research university with a 17:1 ratio and a billion-dollar reach.
Oakland pairs the resources of a doctoral research institution with the attention of a place where faculty know your name. Students work alongside researchers across eight colleges, from engineering and computer science to nursing, business, and the William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Program Finder
Search 275+ programs across eight colleges.
Type a field, a career, or a curiosity. Filter by degree level and college. Every result links to the real Oakland program page.
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Apply for Summer and Fall 2026, and Winter 2027. Oakland has no enrollment deposit and no registration deadline before the start of fall classes.
See Oakland for yourself.
Tour our 1,443-acre campus in the heart of Greater Detroit and meet the faculty who would teach you.
Ask Grizz is available 24/7.
The Office of the Registrar offers around-the-clock chat for records, registration, and account questions.
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