About
At Oakland University, our students learn and grow in the epicenter of opportunity. OU is a public doctoral research institution in Greater Metro Detroit that promotes a global perspective amid an inclusive, close-knit community. We empower more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students with experiential education and diverse opportunities. On a campus infused with academics, arts, and Division I athletics, our Golden Grizzlies set the pulse of our community.
By forging relationships with hundreds of businesses, including hospitals, Fortune 500 companies, cities, government agencies, and educational institutions, OU connects students to their community, careers, and beyond.