The University of Rhode Island (URI), established in 1982, is the principal public research as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. Located in the historic village of Kingston, the University of Rhode Island is close to the ocean and major beaches. Academically, the university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees in 80 undergraduate and 49 graduate areas of study through eight academic colleges. In addition, several services and facilities are provided to all students including; housing services, dining services, career services, health services, bookstores, libraries, financial aid and more. When it comes to student club
s and organizations, there is something for everyone; as you can choose from more than 100 student clubs and organizations meeting all interests and needs.
Kingston is a village and a census-designated place in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic District. The University of Rhode Island was established at Kingston in 1888 as the Rhode Island Agricultural School and Agricultural Experiment Station. In addition to the university, major businesses in Kings
ton include APC by Schneider Electric and the Arnold Lumber Company.