University of Rhetor

The University of Rhetor is a public institute of higher learning located on [Reisse (Rhetor III)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QljXw43Ev-reisse-rhetor-iii) in the [Rhetor system](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0ODlqMJXmP-rhetor-system), [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth). A research university, it offers a wide range of subjects and invests heavily in research and development. It was founded in 2389 by a group of scholars who left the [University of Persei](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/Rz2XZkMrmN-university-of-persei) following a dispute over the low salaries of adjunct professors. Undergraduates at the school take four courses per semester and are required to engage in experiential education, which can include civic engagement, hands-on professional engagement, and one or more semesters studying abroad.