Location Matters at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ

Two Campuses. Endless Opportunities.

Students enjoying Bristol, RI

Rhode Island, Bristol, Providence, and Beyond

With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers the perfect balance of a safe, close-knit waterfront community and a vibrant urban hub. Our students thrive in a university that is just the right size—small classes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to hands-on experiences in Rhode Island, Boston, New York, and beyond.

We’re not just located in the community—we’re embedded in it, forging partnerships that give students real-world opportunities while making a difference.

Explore Bristol & Providence Campuses

Coastal Advantage: Research, Internships, and Career Opportunities Start Here

With direct access to coastal ecosystems, community partnerships, and industry connections, the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Coastal Advantage prepares students to launch meaningful careers that make an impact on the world.

Inside ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Shellfish Hatchery: Fueling RI’s Blue Economy

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) is leading innovation in aquaculture and marine science. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is raising millions of oysters and clams for restoration efforts, while training the next generation of marine biologists.

Waterfront Location at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | The College Tour

Junior Forensic Biology major Julia talks about the many things to do in ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's campus hometown of Bristol, Rhode Island, which sits right on the water.

Oyster farm on campus

A Strategic Location for Real-World Impact

From Bristol’s quiet shoreline to Providence’s bustling downtown, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s campuses serve as launchpads for research, internships, and careers. Students have direct access to opportunities throughout Rhode Island, southeastern New England, Boston, and New York.

Here, location matters—because where you learn shapes how you live, work, and grow.

Aerial view of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Bristol campus on Narragansett Bay, with the Mount Hope Bridge visible

Two Campuses. Endless Opportunities.

At ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, location matters. With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers the perfect balance of a safe, close-knit waterfront community and a vibrant urban hub. Our students thrive in a university that is just the right size—small classes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to hands-on experiences in Rhode Island, Boston, New York, and beyond.

 

Students harvesting oysters

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Powering the Blue Economy

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ launched the Blue Fellows Program, a bold new initiative preparing students to drive innovation in marine science, conservation, and sustainable economic development through hands-on internships with laboratories, aquaculture facilities, research-focused nonprofits and marine businesses.

Read About ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Blue Fellows Program

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