Case Western Reserve University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, CWRU offers a unique combination of forward-thinking educational opportunities in an inspiring cultural setting. Our leading-edge faculty engage in teaching and research in a collaborative, hands-on environment. CWRU's nationally recognized programs include arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, and social work. The student body includes about 5,100 undergraduate and 6,600 graduate and professional students. Among the university's nearly 2,300 international students are representatives of more than 80 countries. CWRU has more than 110,000 alumni across the U.S. and around the globe. Case Western Reserve receives approximately $400 million annually in funding for research. Key interdisciplinary research areas identified as priorities in the strategic plan include human health and infectious disease; advanced materials; energy and the environment; exploring the nature of innovation through the study of culture, creativity, and design; and social justice and ethics. The academic interests of the faculty, staff, and students reach every region of the world.