West Virginia University in Morgantown is the flagship institution of West Virginia. We offer groundbreaking research, internationally renowned faculty and endless academic possibilities. Located only 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, WVU was founded in 1867 as a land-grant committed to advancing education, healthcare and prosperity by providing access and opportunity to all. An R1 research institution (the highest research ranking possible), WVU is one of only 187 in the U.S. Areas of research excellence include neuroscience, astrophysics, robotics, energy and forensic science. In 2024, WVU attained a new record of research funding: $275 million, and WVU was ranked in the top 2.5% of 20,966 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings.
