The University of Delaware (UD or Delaware) is a private research university located in Newark, Delaware. Founded in 1743, UD is the oldest university in Delaware and the 14th oldest university in the United States. UD is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UD is also a sea-grant, space-grant, and land-grant university.
The University of Delaware in Newark, DE offers a rich landscape of social science disciplines across its colleges, particularly within the College of Arts and Sciences. While not a single school, these departments and interdisciplinary programs provide a vibrant environment for exploring human societies, behaviors, and interactions from diverse perspectives. Students and faculty engage in rigorous research, critical thinking, and applied learning to understand the complexities of human life and address pressing global and local challenges. Fields covered include anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The collaborative spirit fosters interdisciplinary approaches, offering a comprehensive education.
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