Texas Christian University (TCU)

TexasChristianUniversity (TCU) is a private university in the United States of America, existing since 1873. The main university building is located in the US city of Forte Worth. Every year the institution includes in the TOP of the best training in all of America.

In the art history program, classes take place in small groups. Students take part in research projects, complete internships at local museums, and attend classes at the Amon Carter, Kimbell, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Sid Richardson museums. Some courses are held entirely at the museum.

Internships for students in the Sports Broadcasting program take place in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, in New York, and in Los Angeles. A semester program in Washington combines coursework with an internship. A three-year research project on health communications engages one graduate student and three undergraduate students in hands-on work each year.

The university provides psychological support, including assistance with recovery and help for survivors of sexual or relationship violence.

• The art history program develops critical thinking, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills through research and creative projects,
• new and current undergraduate students of any major can apply to the John V. Roach Honors College,
• the Sports Broadcasting program is dedicated to creating sports content: from live broadcasts to analytical materials.

• In the 2025–2026 season, TCU esports teams advanced to several conference playoffs, qualified for national competitions, and moved up to higher divisions,
• Professor Qinghua (Candy) Yang received a federal grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute to study the influence of social media on e-cigarette use among young people. This was the first grant of this level for the Bob Schieffer College of Communication and the largest federal funding amount in the college's history,
• in 2025, a student's research on the environmental and health impact of synthetic textiles was published in the peer-reviewed journal Textiles,
• TCU students received the Best Innovation Award 2025 at the NASA summit on optimizing human performance in space flight,
• The Princeton Review named TCU students the happiest in its 2026 ranking.

• The university's history as a liberal arts college is linked to an agreement with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
• the campus is home to representatives of more than 60 religious traditions.

First- and second-year students are required to live on campus. All university residences have been renovated in recent years. They are staffed and host scheduled events. Almost half of undergraduate students live in university residences. The Princeton Review ranked TCU's student housing 2nd in the country.

Worth Hills is home to the renovated Greek Village complex for members of student organizations. Off-campus student housing options are available near the university. Some residential complexes are reserved exclusively for students and provide transportation.

Meal plans are available at venues both on and off campus. Vegetarian and vegan meals are offered to students. One kitchen is completely allergen-free.

• The university has more than 400 student organizations,
• the campus ministry advises more than 22 student religious organizations,
• the campus regularly hosts performances by guest musicians, comedians, and speakers. Students have access to improv theater troupes, filmmaker associations, literary contests and publications, musical events, vocal groups, and choirs,
• the esports program is developed by the university's innovation network, the student affairs division, and the information technology department,
• students can work as DJs, producers, and podcast hosts on radio station KTCU 88.7 FM, and cover sporting events at stadiums and in press boxes.

Sizes are medium. More than 9 thousand students study there. In this case, local citizens and foreigners can apply for admission.

The university teaches 1,500 teachers.

Students are entitled to participate in international exchange programs.

Six months after graduation, 97% of graduates are employed or continuing their education.

Graduates of the art history program work as teachers, researchers, managers, museum and gallery staff, authors, gallery owners, and curators. Sports Broadcasting graduates build careers at ABC Sports, ESPN, radio and television companies, production companies, and professional sports teams.

The applicant must submit documents confirming good performance, and successfully pass the exams. Moreover, more than 60% of applicants become students. You must understand that the chances of admission depend on the selected program and its popularity. In the future, each academic year will be divided into 2 academic semesters.

Annual training will cost 20 thousand dollars for bachelor and master programs. At the same time, the administration of the university provides financial support to students.

Students are also entitled to rely on distance learning.

• Three out of four TCU students receive scholarships and/or financial aid,
• if the cost of education exceeds the family's means, the university helps plan these expenses,
• participants of the Qinghua Yang research project receive payment for their work and support to present their results at national academic conferences.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision