Wayne State University, founded in 1868, is committed to preparing its students to excel in a fast-paced and interconnected global society. It combines the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experiences of an institution whose history, location and diversity make it a microcosm of the world students will enter when they graduate. Wayne State is Michigan’s only urban research university offering more than 370 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 29,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over 200 acres; its six extension centers offer higher education to students throughout Southeast Michigan. Reflecting its location and excellent international reputation, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities. The students come from 48 states, including Michigan, and more than 70 countries to attend classes on the main campus. Not only are Wayne State students part of a richly diverse learning and social community, but the university is also at the forefront of the globalization movement in higher education, with a wealth of opportunities for internationally themed coursework and study-abroad programs.