University of Northern Iowa (UNI)

The University of Northern Iowa (abbreviated as UNI) is a state type institution of higher education that has been conducting its academic activities since the beginning of 1876 in America. The campus of the university is located in Sidar Falls.

University of Northern Iowa (UNI) — a public university in Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA. The university is known for its individual approach — they strive to know every student by name.

Studies are available in full-time on-campus format, as well as remotely.

The university brings together more than 160 programs and majors distributed across colleges and departments:

• College of Education,
• College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences,
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences,
• David W. Wilson Business College,
• School of Music,
• College of Graduate Studies, Research and Online Education,
• Department of Individualized Programs.

The institution offers dual-degree programs under a "2+2" scheme in partnership with Allen College — for example, in the applied health sciences tracks «Pre-Radiography» and «Pre-Sonography».

The university ranks second in the category «Best Public Regional Universities Midwest» according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Students living on campus note the convenient location of the residential buildings and the variety of food options.

Outside the classroom, students enjoy a vibrant life — the campus is filled with cultural events, arts, and entertainment. The university actively encourages participation in student organizations that help develop leadership skills and enhance resumes.

Among the student organizations are, for example, Future Business Leaders of America, which prepares future business professionals, and Wilson Business Student Ambassadors — the official student representatives of the business college, who conduct campus tours and participate in events.

The university demonstrates excellent results of work, each year taking its place in the TOP-5 percent of the best higher educational institutions in the world.

Each year, the university takes a course of about 19,000 people. The university admission office accepts applications from both local and foreign students. The teaching staff of the university is about 900 teachers of the highest category. Students, if they wish, each year can apply for participation in international exchange programs. Also, a distance learning system is available to all students. You can learn more about the conditions of admission and study at a higher education institution using the official portal of the university (website address www.uni.edu) or through the pages on social networks Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.

University Infrastructure

Within the framework of studying in a higher educational institution, students can always use the benefits of the student library. High school students can live in a small dormitory on the campus. The university is constantly evolving and willingly sharing its own experience, as evidenced by its entry into elite research groups and communities.

The academic year is divided into fall and spring semesters.

Additional expenses:

• Non-refundable registration fee upon application,
• Textbooks and materials,
• Personal expenses,
• Transportation,
• Mandatory university fees.

A special admissions committee recruits prospective students, conducting an assessment of each student's past academic performance, as well as analyzing the results of previously passed exams. Both local residents and foreign students can get to study at this American university. Statistics show that about 80 percent of applications are approved by the commission. Although this figure may differ slightly depending on: what kind of faculty in question.

Tuition fees at the University of Northern Iowa

It is about the university, where each academic year is traditionally divided into two semesters. Studying here is not so cheap.  When taking into account the high cost of education, students can always save a little by obtaining scholarships, subject to good academic performance.

• Annually, the university awards students more than $23.5 million in scholarships,
• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and achievement,
• Separately, the School of Music annually allocates $400,000 in scholarships to its students,
• More than 5,600 students are employed on campus,
• Special scholarships and grants are available for transfer students,
• About one-third of UNI students graduate debt-free.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision