Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1869, SIUC has historically been the largest of the campuses of the Southern Illinois University system. The university enrolls students from all 50 states as well as more than 100 countries. SIU Carbondale offers 3 associate's, 100 bachelor's, 73 master's, and 36 Ph.D programs in addition to professional degrees in architecture, law and medicine.