Glaucoma Research Foundation

University of Minnesota provides baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in medicine, business, law, liberal arts, science, engineering, and architecture fields. They also provide education services to communities through science-based knowledge and training.

The University of Pittsburgh, established in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, is a prominent state-related research university recognized for its academic excellence and research capabilities. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes 62 leading doctorate-granting institutions in North America. The university ranks 24th globally and is recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States, holding the top position in Pennsylvania. The University of Pittsburgh is noted for its strong research productivity and impact, as evidenced by its high ranking in the Performance Rankings of Scientific Papers for World Universities. The university's Pittsburgh School of Medicine, founded in 1886, provides professional medical education, including a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Pitt's students have received numerous prestigious awards, including four Rhodes Scholarships between 2006 and 2012, making it one of the few public institutions to achieve such recognition.