罗彻斯特大学 University of Rochester

University of Rochester is a private institution that was founded in 1850. The University of Rochester describes itself as one of the smallest and most collegiate schools among the nation’s top research universities. Rochester’s main campus is located two miles south of downtown Rochester, N.Y., in the bend of the Genesee River. The University of Rochester’s graduate programs includes the highly ranked William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics. The well-regarded Eastman School of Music is home to more than 20 ensembles, including the first wind ensemble in the country. The Institute of Optics is the nation’s oldest educational program devoted to optics. Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and visual effects artist Michael Kanfer, who won an Academy Award for his work on the film "Titanic."