With just over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. Iowa is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities.
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4.2 out of 5 (25 ratings / 24 reviews) Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Master's Programmes
Humanities (17)
- M.F.A. Book Arts
- M.A. Classics
- MFA Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.F.A. English (Nonfiction Writing)
- M.A. German
- M.A. Greek
- M.A. History
- M.A. Latin
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
- M.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Anatomy and Cell Biology
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- M.Sc. Integrated Biology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Medicine & Health (15)
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- Master Clinical Nurse Leader
- M.Sc. Dental Public Health
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.H.A. Health Administration
- M.Sc. Health Policy
- M.M.E. Master of Medical Education
- M.S.N. Nursing
- M.Sc. Oral Science
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- Master Public Health
Social Sciences (14)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Asian Civilizations
- M.A. Asian Civilizations
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Latin
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- Master Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.A. Art
- M.A. Art History
- MFA Dance
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.F.A. Film and Video Production
- M.A. Music
- M.F.A. Theatre Arts
Business & Management (8)
- M.Ac. Accountancy
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.B.A. Professional MBA Program
Education & Training (8)
Engineering & Technology (8)
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.H.A. Health Administration
- M.Sc. Informatics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.Sc. Geoscience
- M.Sc. Human Toxicology
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Master Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.A. Leisure Studies
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.A. Journalism
Law (1)
- LL.M. Master of Laws
About
History
The University of Iowa was founded on February 25, 1847, 59 days after Iowa became a state. The first faculty offered instruction at the university in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which 41 were women.
Education
- 200 majors, minors, and certificate programs
- Iowa offers more than 110 Graduate and Professional Degree programs.
Research
Research Units
- Collegiate Research
- Centers and Institutes (campus-wide)
- OVPR Units, Centers, and Core Facilities
- Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories (IATL)
- Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS)
- Social Science Research Center
- UI Research Foundation
Career
Career Advising
- Assistance with resume and cover letter writing and revising
- Discussing job search strategies
- Developing career goals and action plans
- Considering graduate school or furthering education
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
151
2017
151
2016
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
201
2018
201
2017
201
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
435 -14
2018
421 -28
2017
393
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
159 -6
2017
153
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
The Student Disability Services (SDS) at the University of Iowa strives to ensure a fair learning environment where students are able to succeed based on their own efforts and initiative. Our staff aspires the UI be a learning facility where students are unhampered in their academic pursuits by disadvantages associated with their particular disability.
Housing services
- Bloomington House
Bloomington House is located on the East Campus, 1/2 block from Daum Hall. Bloomington House features four bedroom apartments.
- Centerstone
Centerstone is located on the East Campus, across the street from Burge Hall. Centerstone is apartment living for upperclass honor students.
- Hillcrest Hall
Hillcrest Hall is the largest of the West Campus residence halls with over 800 occupants.
Library services
The University of Iowa Libraries is the largest library system in Iowa and 9th in materials expenditures among U.S. public research libraries (ARL FY10 data). The University’s Main Library, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, 5 branch libraries, and the Law Library contain more than 5 million volumes.
ICT services
ITS provides the Ethernet data networks that connect the campus community.
Medical services
Student Health & Wellness provides primary medical care for registered University of Iowa students--the same care you would receive from a healthcare provider in your hometown. We have physicians who are board certified in family medicine, physician assistants, psychiatrists and a gynecologist so that we can provide primary care for almost any health concern that may arise.
Student Life
Sports facilities
Intramural Sports
The University of Iowa Intramural Sports Program offers an extensive range of sport leagues, tournaments, and events for University of Iowa students, faculty and staff. Intramural Sports are designed for the competitive and experienced athlete, as well as those looking to participate in a fun activity or want to try a new sport.
Student clubs
With over 500 student organizations at the University of Iowa, it is helpful to recognize what type of organization you are interested in joining.
Accreditation
- The University of Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Student Reviews
My life at Iowa
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Study in your own, that's the best way to study.
Iowa is Awesome
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I love the atmosphere of The University of Iowa, it has a unique balance of prominence on the arts, as well as the sciences. If you are looking to go to a big university without becoming "just a number", I highly recommend The University of Iowa.
Great Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have enjoyed my overall experience, but there are individual classes that I have taken that I wish were more organized. These classes did not seemed to be planned and the professors were not good at notifying us on assignments and syllabus changes.