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==Academics== The University of Windsor is a public research university and a member of [[Universities Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member universities |url=https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108145922/https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/ |archive-date=8 November 2023 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website= |publisher=Universities Canada |language=en-US}}</ref> Full-time undergraduate students comprise the majority of the university's enrolment, with the university offering over than 120 majors and minors. There are more than 70 master's (course and research based) and doctoral degree programs.<ref name="intldoem" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Academic Programs |url=https://www.uwindsor.ca/66/academic-programs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231000028/https://www.uwindsor.ca/66/academic-programs |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website= |publisher=University of Windsor |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, the university conferred more than 2,700 bachelor's degrees, 1,900 master's degrees, and 50 doctoral degrees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Common University Data Ontario - A. General Information (2021) |url=https://www.uwindsor.ca/common-university-data-ontario/394/general-information-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102043309/https://www.uwindsor.ca/common-university-data-ontario/394/general-information-2021 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website= |publisher=University of Windsor |language=en}}</ref> The University of Windsor's philosophy department is known for its work in [[informal logic]], and regularly hosts an international argumentation conference through the Ontario Society for the Study of Argumentation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Proceedings of the Ontario Society for the Study of Argumentation Conference |url=https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/ossaarchive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004231242/https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/ossaarchive/ |archive-date=4 October 2023 |access-date=1 January 2024 |publisher=Ontario Society for the Study of Argumentation}}</ref> Students, faculty, and visiting researchers collaborate in the inter-departmental research group the [[Centre for Research in Reasoning, Argumentation, and Rhetoric]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About CRRAR |url=http://www1.uwindsor.ca/crrar/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011313/http://www1.uwindsor.ca/crrar/ |archive-date=2016-03-05 |access-date=2016-03-08 |publisher=University of Windsor}}</ref> As of 2016, the University of Windsor offers an interdisciplinary PhD in Argumentation Studies, the only graduate program in North America with a focus on this field.<ref>{{cite web |title=Argumentation Studies: Interdisciplinary PhD at UWindsor |url=http://www.uwindsor.ca/fahss/sites/uwindsor.ca.fahss/files/8331_argumentationrhetoric2016_v2.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422042921/https://www.uwindsor.ca/fahss/sites/uwindsor.ca.fahss/files/8331_argumentationrhetoric2016_v2.pdf |archive-date=22 April 2023 |access-date=1 January 2024 |publisher=University of Windsor}}</ref>[[Image:OdetteBldg University of Windsor.jpg|thumb|225px|Faculty of Business, Odette Building.]]The Faculty of Nursing offers several undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes the accredited clinical [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing]] and [[nurse practitioner]] programs, along with a research-based doctoral program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Accredited Canadian Nursing Education Programs |url=https://www.casn.ca/accreditation/accredited-canadian-nursing-education-programs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231012551/https://www.casn.ca/accreditation/accredited-canadian-nursing-education-programs/ |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website= |publisher=Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs |url=https://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/approved-nursing-programs/np-programs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231002546/https://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/approved-nursing-programs/np-programs/ |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website= |publisher=College of Nurses of Ontario}}</ref> The undergraduate program is also offered in collaboration with [[St. Clair College]]. The [[University of Windsor Faculty of Law|Faculty of Law]], one of seven in Ontario, has a major teaching and research focus on social justice issues and criminal law. Two [[legal clinic]]s offer training experience for students. The faculty offers a dual undergraduate law program with the [[University of Detroit Mercy]], training students in both Canadian and US law, the only one of its kind in North America.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canadian & American Dual JD Program |url=https://www.uwindsor.ca/law/370/canadian-american-dual-jd-program |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031143209/http://www.uwindsor.ca/law/370/canadian-american-dual-jd-program |archive-date=31 October 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website= |publisher=University of Windsor |language=en}}</ref> University of Windsor also provides Inter-Faculty Programs offering cross-departmental majors like [[Forensic science|Forensics]], [[Environmental studies]] and Arts & Science concentration. There are nine [[cooperative education]] programs for 1,100 students. === Reputation and rankings === {{Infobox Canadian university rankings | MAC_comp = 14 | QS_W = 547 | QS_N = 20 | THES_W = 501β600 | THES_N = 21β24 | USNWR_GU = 1121 | USNWR_N = 27 }}The University of Windsor has placed in higher-education school rankings. The 2025 [[QS World University Rankings]] ranked the university 547 in the world, and 20th in Canada. The 2023 [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]] placed Windsor 501-600 in the world. In the 2022-2023 ''[[U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking]]'', the university placed 1121 in the world, and 21st in Canada. In terms of national rankings, ''[[Maclean's]]'' ranked Windsor 14th in their 2024 comprehensive university rankings. === Scholarships === The university joined Project Hero, a scholarship program cofounded by General (Ret'd) [[Rick Hillier]], for the families of fallen [[Canadian Forces]] members.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Project Hero |url=http://www.accc.ca/english/services/cdnforces/hero.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314170050/http://www.accc.ca/english/services/cdnforces/hero.htm |archive-date=14 March 2010 |access-date=10 March 2011 |publisher=Association of Canadian Community Colleges}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Project Hero β OUInfo |url=https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships/2489 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608185320/https://ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships/2489 |archive-date=8 June 2023 |access-date=2 January 2024 |publisher=Ontario Universities' Info}}</ref> The university established Rosa Schreiber Award with the assistance of former University of Windsor Professor Economics, [[Alan A. Brown]]. From the university's Senate Committee on Student Awards: The competition award is open to arts or social science students in Year 2 or beyond. Applicants must submit a 1,500β2,000-word essay on some aspect of moral courage. Submission must be made to the Office of Student Awards. This competition will be held in alternate years. It was established in 1995 to honour Rosa Schreiber, an Austrian freedom fighter who risked her life to help others during World War II.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
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