University of Iowa (Iowa)

One of the best higher education institutions in the United States is the University of Iowa. His work began the University of Iowa in 1847 in the city of Iowa City. This is the oldest state higher educational institution, which conducts education for bachelors, masters and doctors.

Since the university is considered one of the first operating institutions of the United States, it has accumulated many interesting historical facts.

• It was formed 59 days after the birth of the state of Iowa.
• He became the first institution to recognize equal rights for women and men for education. This event occurred in 1855.
• He is the first institution that founded the law school.
• He started a radio station and broadcast.
• The first to recognize the rights of such representatives of sexual minorities. The event dates back to 1970.
• In 2006, a powerful tornado brought more destruction to the building.

Today, the University of Iowa is the most popular among local students. Foreigners here are few - only 12% of the total number of students.

Outstanding graduates

Among the famous graduates of the University of Iowa are a large number of political and public figures, poets, actors, scientists, businessmen, athletes who have glorified the university since ancient times. For example:

• Tom Arnold (film actor, screenwriter, producer, comedian);
• Tom Coragessan Boyle (writer);
• Terry Edward Bransted (politician);
• Elizabeth Catlett (sculptor);
• Diablo Cody (screenwriter);
• Norm Coleman (politician, senator);
• Michael Cunningham (contemporary writer);
• Nicholas Meyer (famous screenwriter, producer);
• James Clement Dudge (Minister for Foreign Affairs);
• David Drake (writer, science fiction writer);
• Leon Festinger (psychologist);
• George Gallup (scientist, journalist, statistician, teacher);
• John Winslow Irving (writer, screenwriter);
• Koval Georges Abramovich (Soviet intelligence officer);
• Ashton Kutcher (actor, producer);
• Don Nelson (basketball player, coach);
• Flannery O'Connor (writer);
• Terry O'Quinn (actor);
• Brandon Ruth (actor, fashion model);
• Gene Seaberg (film actress);
• Mark Strand (poet, translator);
• Tennessee Williams (prose writer, playwright).

The university is proud of such an incredible number of outstanding graduates. And this list can be continued.

In the USA, the University of Iowa ranks 63rd among the best universities in the country. Medical programs of the institution of higher education are included in the top 20 best in the country. Especially popular are such areas as:

• Art;
• humanitarian sciences;
• life sciences and medicine;
• Social sciencies;
• management;
• mathematics;
• physics;
• economy and business.

Graduates without any problems get employed in prestigious companies of the world, as employers always have a high interest to them.

The educational institution contains 11 colleges:

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Stomatological.
• Pedagogical.
• Engineering.
• Legal.
• College of Nursing.
• Pharmaceutical.
• College of Health.
• Business College. Henry Tippy.
• Medical College. J. Roy and Lucille Carver.
• College of magistracy and doctoral studies.

The main campus of the institution is territorially located in Iowa City. The total area of the establishment is about 1900 acres.

The University is a member of such associations as:

• Association of American Universities;
• Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities;
• Committee on Institutional Cooperation;
• Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities;
• Sport affiliations and memberships: N.

The possession of the university includes a luxurious library, a comfortable hostel for foreign citizens (cost of living 859-1425 USD / month), sports clubs, research centers. Student organizations are regular participants in sports competitions and cultural events.

For admission, the entrant must submit a certificate from the previous place of study and take the entrance examination. More than half of those who wish successfully are enrolled in the university. The academic year consists of two semesters. In total, the University of Iowa has more than 27,000 students and 2,500 teachers. For a bachelor's or master's program, you will have to pay about 20,000 USD / year. Students can reduce their costs by participating in scholarship programs. Part of the education students can get abroad due to the international student exchange program, which is supported by the university. Education here can be obtained not only internally, but also remotely. Since the education takes place in English, its knowledge at a high level is necessary.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision