Memphis Colleges and Universities

Get a cultural education while in college. Think Memphis, think 'the blues,' barbeque, and Elvis. But an education at one of Memphis's colleges and universities can give you so much more. Memphis, Tennessee is a cosmopolitan city with a rich nightlife of music, restaurants, theatres, and festivals. By day, there are sports venues, shops, an acclaimed zoo, and excellent amenities to supply students with entertainment.

The University of Memphis, with its positive strap line "Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers", offers a wide range of degree programs and sporting venues, as well as excellent library facilities to support student learning. There are also many smaller Memphis colleges and universities, some of which are affiliated with national institutions such as the University of Phoenix. Others are independent and may offer a more specialized education, including Memphis College of Art and Memphis Culinary Academy. In all, Memphis colleges and universities offer outstanding educational opportunities in a city filled with food, fun, and music.



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Cultural Diversity in Memphis

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Large Schools


University of Memphis


Medium Schools


Southwest Tennessee Community College


Small Schools


Christian Brothers University
Rhodes College