University of Tulsa

• Founded: in 1894
• Location University of Tulsa: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
• University type: non-profit, private
• Teachers: 376 people
• Total number of students: 4316 people (27% - foreigners).

University of Tulsa, named after the city where the campus is located (Oklahoma) is one of the most famous and prestigious American universities. The university is one of the private, non-profit educational institutions.

The University of Tulsa was founded as early as 1894 as the Presbyterian School for Girls, but very soon was renamed in the Henry Kendall College. The college in 1907 was moved to Tulsa, to the site of the current campus (just two months later Oklahoma was recognized as a separate state), and in 1920 it merged with the young McFarlin College and the University of Tulsa was formed.

Today the structure of the university is represented by the following departments:

• Collins College of Business
• Department of Continuing Education
• College of Law
• Medical College
• College of Arts and Sciences Henry Kendall
• College of Technical and Natural Sciences
• Department for graduate students.

At the faculties, students from all over the world are offered bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, effective preparatory programs and short-term courses with an educational certificate.

In 2012, the U.S. News & amp; World Report placed Tulsa University on the 75th line of the national ranking. Today, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is affiliated with the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and is an active member of the sport affiliations and memberships of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

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The University of Tulsa includes specialized colleges:

• Art, science,
• Business
• Engineering, Computer Science,
• Health, natural sciences,
• Jurisprudence
• Higher school
• College with honors.

In the summer months, short-term courses for schoolchildren are held on the campus of the university.

The institution annually publishes several scientific journals covering innovations in various fields, its own research projects.

• International Journal of Prose and Poetry "Nimrod",
• Studies of Women's Literature in Tulsa,
• Overview of Tulsa City Law,
• Journal of Energy Law,
• Academic journal James Joyce Quarterly.

TU has two large-scale research centers that study many scientific fields: from zoology to art. Bachelor's and master's students, invited specialists are actively involved in project activities.

The collection of documents and personal items of Bob Dylan, the iconic American singer and songwriter, was stored on the university campus. Since 2016, the ownership has been transferred to the GKFF organization.

The cost of accommodation is paid separately from the basic cost of the program.

Subject list: Environmental Politics (MPhil), Accounting, Advertising and PR, anthropology, archeology, Art, biochemistry, bioengineering, biogeography, biology, business, Business and management, Caring for people, chemical engineering, chemistry, Classical civilization, communications, Cybersecurity, design, Digital science, economics, Electrical engineering, Entrepreneurship, environment protection, Environmental science, ethics, Filmmaking, finance, fine arts, Gender studies, geology, geophysics, Health and food, Health care, Health management, health sciences, history, illustration, Information Technology, International Business, journalism, law, legal proceedings, letter, linguistics, marketing, maths, Mechanical engineering, media, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Museum Science and Management, Museum Studies, museum work, music, Neuroscience, Nursing Practice, Oil and gas engineering, Organizational Studies, pedagogy, Petroleum Engineering (PhD), philosophy, photography, physics, Political science, politics, Power systems, primary schooling, Psychology, Religious studies, robotics, Russian Studies BA, sculpture, Social work, sociology, Speech therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, sports management, sports science, study of China, taxation, Teaching Arts, theatre studies, Vocals
Activity list: Ceramics

The institution takes care of its historical traditions, organizing a number of events from year to year:

• Street painting is a long-standing tradition, with the university's themed communities painting walls along the Case Athletic Complex on East Eighth Street to showcase the school spirit,
• Bonfire during the welcome week – during the lighting of the bonfire in honor of the beginning of the school year, the cheerleaders entertain the crowd,
• Christmas carols, lights in Sharpe Square are a favorite tradition in England, thanks to which all students gather at Sharp Chapel for the Christmas Carols Festival,
• Holi, an Indian festival of colors, gives students the opportunity to celebrate the end of winter in India and welcome spring with Indian food, music, dance, kites, and colors,
• A spring holiday is an opportunity to relax in the fresh air, get together with friends for a picnic. In recent years, music bands have come to campus to celebrate the beginning of the warm season with students,
• Service Day is a nationwide day for graduates and students who work as volunteers. Academic departments and thematic clubs annually cooperate with charitable organizations to hold a volunteer day,
• The ringing of the dome bell is one of the oldest traditions of TU, dating back more than half a century. Graduates ring the bell of the dome of the main building after completing the final final exam.

These events are not limited to cultural activities at the University of Tulsa - throughout the year there are days of national cuisine, celebrations of important national and international dates, parties, quizzes and sports competitions. Sport has an important place in student life due to its modern and diverse infrastructure. Qualified trainers conduct classes in such types of physical activity as:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Golf
• Rowing
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Softball
• Volleyball.

With a state-of-the-art gaming hall with high-performance PCs, students can compete in group and individual esports competitions.

Thematic communities are another leisure area that allows students to develop their strengths, talents and implement ideas. Gathering together with like-minded people, they exchange knowledge, organize events. Some of the clubs are:

• Association of International Students,
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
• Psychology
• Cinema Club,
• Photography
• Volunteer activities with animals.

In extracurricular time, TU students can focus on acquiring applied skills through internships, attend external events in research centers and specialized organizations, and relax among the natural beauty of the region.

• Accredited by the High Commission for Education (HLC) since 1929,
• The employment rate of graduates reaches 97%,
• 100% of first-year students receive financial support,
• One of the top 100 research universities in the U.S. News & World Report rankings,
• Ranked among the top 500 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education ranking,
• No20 among higher institutions focused on science, technology, engineering in the Forbes list,
• No1 in Oklahoma – WalletHub,
• The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1, and the average class size is 13 students.
• 9% of the total number of students are representatives of different countries of the world,
• Active student activities: from sports and creativity to social, research projects,
• Opportunities to study abroad through exchange programs.

The University of Tulsa campus is located in downtown Tulsa and boasts landscaped grounds, historic buildings, state-of-the-art research labs, breathtaking concert venues, and libraries that house more than four million books. TU also owns the North Campus Petroleum Research Center, the 101 Archer Museum Complex in the heart of the Arts District, and the Helmerich Center for American Studies at the Gilcreese Museum.

The university includes several specialized schools, each of which has excellent academic and research conditions: from classrooms and computer classes, halls for group work and self-study to scientific laboratories, studios with specialized equipment. For a comfortable stay, extracurricular development of students on campus, the following has been prepared:

• Several dozen residences, houses for living,
• Dining rooms, cafeterias,
• Medical Center,
• Performance center with exhibition and concert halls, ballet studio, music classes,
• Chapel
• Fitness center with basketball courts, indoor jogging track, gym.

Beginning of classes (each year) - from October 31 to November 8, depending on the course chosen.

The following components are paid additionally:

• Accommodation and meals (see the relevant category)
• Roundtrips
• Roundtrip
• Personal pocket expenses
• Additional studying sessions and courses
• Additional extracurricular activities and trips
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).

Applicants will have to fill out a registration form, provide documents and pay the fee. The Admissions Committee invites candidates for an interview and possible entrance exams, based on the results of which they provide an official invitation to study.

The TU Careers Department actively interacts with each student, offering various opportunities to acquire professional skills even before completing their studies. Thanks to the individual approach and extensive network of cooperation of the university with national, international organizations, graduates of the University of Tulsa are employed in their specialty in 97% of cases.

Notable alumni include:

• Doug McMillon – CEO of Walmart,
• Gordon Matthews – inventor of voicemail,
• Daniel H. Wilson is a roboticist, author,
• Steve Bracey – NBA basketball player
• Hermirio Pereira de Moraes is a Brazilian billionaire businessman.

A special intensive program has been prepared for students whose English language level is not high enough for full-fledged education - it is conducted by the English Institute for International Students (EIIS). The preparatory course will help in a short time to improve the English language skills, useful academic skills, critical and analytical thinking skills and will enable the student to adapt to a new language, cultural and academic environment.

An academic merit-based scholarship is available to international students in the amount of $4000 to $15,000 per year. A few more opportunities to finance your studies:

• Assistant Funding Programs for Masters,
• Research Fellowships,
• Financial support for students with disabilities,
• Summer Scholarships for Masters,
• Dissertation Completion Scholarships,
• Musical, creative and sports scholarships,
• FAFSA Grants,
• The "Work-Study" program, which allows you to combine education and applied skills.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision