Get to Know Emory

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Emory’s people and academics come together in a shared mission to make a difference in the world. The result is a research powerhouse, a top innovation hub, and a true leader in the humanities.  

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Academic Excellence

Emory offers many ways to explore what inspires you and apply it to the world. Your academics will challenge you to broaden your understanding, collaborate across disciplines, and grow in fundamental ways.  

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Our People

Emory is a place where critical thinking and collaboration drive new ideas. We work together to ensure our success and a shared impact on our world. 

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Making a Difference

Our mission is in service to humanity—using our shared vision for doing good to make an impact not just on our campuses or in our neighborhood, but for people and places across the globe. 

Three Beautiful Campuses

Emory has three campuses: two are academic and residential, one is purely residential, and they each have their own personalities. Find out what makes each campus unique.  

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Atlanta Campus

This campus is home to Emory College, undergraduate business and nursing, and our seven graduate and professional schools.  

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Oxford Campus

Located in Oxford, Georgia, 38 miles east of Atlanta, the Oxford campus is home to Oxford College and the original site of Emory University.  

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Clairmont Campus

The residential Clairmont campus is adjacent to the Atlanta campus and offers apartment-style housing for undergraduate juniors and seniors.

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About Atlanta

A hub for business, tech, entertainment, research, and health care, Atlanta is the global city we call home. Find out more about what it has to offer and how it enriches the Emory experience.

Emory makes an impact across the globe and close to home.
1,800

active tech innovations 

90%

of HIV patients in the US are treated with a drug discovered at Emory 

$1B+

in research funding annually

#2

largest employer in metro Atlanta

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Facts and Figures

From information about our academics and faculty, to a quick rundown on alumni, athletics, and research, get to know Emory by the numbers.

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Mission and Principles

Discover what guides our community in its work and learn more about the foundation of our shared purpose.