About the University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a state-supported metropolitan research university located in Kentucky's largest urban area. It was a municipally-supported, public institution for many decades prior to joining the state university system in 1970.
The University of Louisville traces its legacy to 1798 and has a long history of leading through learning. This includes the current offerings of more than 170 degrees in its 11 schools and colleges . UofL has continually broadened its educational offerings to meet the needs of new generations of students and the requirements of a rapidly changing world. More than $200 million was recently invested in UofL to upgrade equipment, computers, and facilities to create a state-of-the-art learning atmosphere geared for the 21st century.UofL has three campuses:
- The 309-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university's eleven colleges and schools .
- The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health-related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital.
- On the 243-acre Shelby Campus located in eastern Jefferson County are the National Crime Prevention Institute and the university's Center for Continuing and Professional Education.
In recent years, the university has also offered expanded Campus courses at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
