UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

The University of Delaware (UD), which began as a private academy in 1743, is now a technologically cutting-edge, public research university with an international reach.

•  MISSION TO MARS: The NASA Z-2 spacesuit prototype for moon and Mars exploration was developed with assistance from UD scientists. They have also created circuitry that can endure intense radiation in deep space and studied how to use resources from Mars to build launch pads.
• GELTZEILER TRADING CENTER:  In their simulation of a Wall Street trading floor, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics students conduct investment research and execute deals using our large financial databases and up-to-the-minute stock information.
• DRIVING CLEAN ENERGY: By developing the electric-vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that has extended to cities all over the world, UD has played a significant role in the global transportation revolution in partnership with private industry.
• NIIMBL: The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceutical, headquartered at UD, is accelerating U.S. production of medicines for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and COVID-19.

Our international students contribute their history, language, and culture to a university that values their individual viewpoints. We appreciate the advantages of including viewpoints from throughout the globe. It contributes to our might. Additionally, it enables our students to extend their perspective while pursuing a better future. Students at UD succeed when they interact with professors who challenge and support them, empowering them to turn their ideas into reality. We are aware that you might have the next big idea.

From the inaugural class, which featured three Declaration of Independence signers and a signer of the Constitution, to a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, a Tony Award-winning choreographer, and the President of the United States, our alumni illustrate our tale of achievement. Our esteemed faculty comprises renowned authors, scientists, and artists from throughout the world. Modern facilities support the academic, research, and service endeavors of UD. The education we provide our students to become global citizens is further strengthened by our successful study abroad program and growing international relationships.