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4.0 out of 5 (11 ratings / 10 reviews) Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Master's Programmes
Education & Training (16)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training (ATTR)
- M.Sc. Counseling
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. Educational Technology
- M.A. Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Higher Education
- M.Ed. Physical Education
- M.Sc. Social Work
- M.Ed. Special Education
- M.Ed. Teacher Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- M.Eng. Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Entomology
- M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics and Analytics
Social Sciences (10)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- Master Public Service
Agriculture & Forestry (9)
- M.Sc. Animal Science (ANSC)
- Master Horticulture
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- Master Poultry Science
Engineering & Technology (9)
- M.Eng. Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Master Electrical Engineering
- Master Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Business & Management (8)
- ACCT Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Operations Management
- Master Public Administration
- Master Public Service
- M.Sc. Statistics and Analytics
Humanities (8)
- Master Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Modern Languages
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Spanish
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- M.Sc. Food Science
- Master Poultry Science
- M.Sc. Social Work
Medicine & Health (5)
- M.Eng. Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- Master Community Health Promotion
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Nursing
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- Master Art
- M.A. Design Studies
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Theatre
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training (ATTR)
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Ed. Physical Education
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Master Information Systems
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.Sc. Geology
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.A. Journalism
Law (1)
About
History
Founded in 1871 as a land-grant institution, the University of Arkansas is the flagship of the University of Arkansas System. Our 27,000 students represent all 50 states and more than 120 countries. The U of A has 10 colleges and schools offering more than 210 academic programs.
Education
- Undergraduate majors: 78
- Master's degree programs: 86
- Doctoral and specialist programs: 50
- Graduate certificate programs: 17
Research
The mission of the Office of Research and Economic Development is to support faculty conducting externally funded research; to involve students in the research enterprise; and to spur economic development in the State of Arkansas through the commercialization of university research.
Career
The dedicated staff of the Sam M. Walton College of Business Career Development Center strives to connect you with outstanding students to meet your hiring needs, including full-time employment, part-time positions, and internships.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
801
2019
801
2018
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
-
2019
601 -100
2018
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
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2019
637 31
2018
668
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Our program is designed to provide a powerful combination of programs and "free" services to students who are first-generation, and/or modest-income, and/or individuals with disabilities. The services that SSS provides place emphasis on individual assessment, counseling, advising, skill building, financial management and economic development.
Housing services
University Housing is comprised of four areas, each under the leadership of a director: Administrative Services, Business Services & Information Technology, Residence Education, and Residential Facilities.
Library services
QuickSearch is a new service that allows you to search many different library resources at once. It is designed to offer a place to start your library research and save you time.
Medical services
The Pat Walker Health Center supports the University of Arkansas community on the way to wellness. The health center is an AAAHC accredited medical institution, providing professional and comprehensive medical care, mental health care, wellness support, and health promotion for University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff.
Student Life
Campus life
There are many diverse on-campus housing options for freshmen, who are required to live on campus during the first year here (unless they´ll be living with family members). Residence life allows you to make some of the best friends you will have during your time on campus, and you will be able to become involved in many fun activities located close to your residence hall.
Students participating in the honors program or holding a Chancellor's Scholarship or a Sturgis, Bodenhamer, or Honors College Fellowship are encouraged to consider living in an Academic Honors Area.
Sports facilities
- UREC offers two indoor fitness facilities, a 50M competition pool, an indoor track, an outdoor field complex, a bike shop and more.
- UREC provides activities that enhance the quality of life of the community and promotes the mission of the university.
Student clubs
The Associated Student Government is dedicated to making the University of Arkansas the best place it can be for students to live, learn, and thrive.
Accreditation
The University of Arkansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I think it is a great university with an amazing support system for all international students.
Thoughts on University of Arkansas
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I think the biggest improvement would be more affordable pricing. It's so expensive, and it's expensive because they know they can get you to pay it. I can't say much outside of that, because I'm an older, non-traditional student and therefore don't engage in a lot of the stuff younger, traditional students do at University.
Time at the UofA
Ashley Hensley rated 5 out of 5 stars
Getting my undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The re are so many things to get involved in, the city is wonderful, and the traditions of the school bring an incredible feeling to community of the students!