4.2 out of 5 (44 ratings / 43 reviews) Iowa City, United States
The University of Iowa carries out its academic mission primarily through its 11 colleges, which offer undergraduate and graduate education, professional education, and education and training in the health sciences.
Master's Programmes
Humanities (21)
- MFA Acting
- M.F.A. Book Arts
- M.A. Classics
- MFA Creative Writing
- M.A. English Education
- M.A. German
- M.A. Greek
- M.A. History
- M.A. Latin
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Literary Studies
- M.F.A. Nonfiction Writing
- M.A. Philosophy
- MFA Playwriting
- M.A. Religious Studies
- M.A. Spanish
Medicine & Health (20)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- Master Clinical Nutrition
- M.Sc. Dental Public Health
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Health Policy
- Master Health and Human Physiology
- M.M.E. Master of Medical Education
- M.S.N. Nursing
- M.Sc. Oral Science
- M.Sc. Orthodontics
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- M.P.A.S. Physician Assistant Studies
- Master Public Health
Education & Training (19)
- M.A. Art Education
- M.A. English Education
- M.A. Learning Sciences
- M.M.E. Master of Medical Education
- M.A. Music Education
- M.Sc. STEM Education
- M.A. School Counseling
- M.A. Special Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (19)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Informatics
- M.Sc. Integrated Biology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Physics and Astronomy
- M.Sc. STEM Education
- M.Sc. Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- MFA Acting
- M.A. Art
- M.A. Art History
- MFA Dance
- MFA Design
- MFA Directing
- MFA Dramaturgy
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.A. Mass Communication
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Music Education
- MFA Playwriting
- MFA Stage Management
- M.F.A. Theatre Arts
Business & Management (12)
- M.Ac. Accounting
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.B.A. Cimba Italy MBA Program
- MFA Directing
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.B.A. Professional MBA Program
- Master Social Work
- MFA Stage Management
- M.Sc. Statistics
Social Sciences (12)
- M.Ac. Accounting
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geoscience
- M.A. Latin
- M.A. Political Science
- MPAff Public Affairs
- Master Sociology
Engineering & Technology (8)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. STEM Education
Computer Science & IT (6)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Informatics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geoscience
- M.Sc. Sustainable Development
Journalism & Media (5)
- M.A. Mass Communication
- M.A. Political Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Master Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Law (1)
- LL.M. Master of Laws
About
History
Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country, as well as the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Education
In pursuing its missions of teaching, research, and service, the University of Iowa seeks to advance scholarly and creative endeavor through leading-edge research and artistic production; to use this research and creativity to enhance undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, health care, and other services provided to the people of Iowa, the nation, and the world; and to educate students for success and personal fulfillment in a diverse world.
Research
Our vision is a world free from MND. The MND Association funds and promotes research that leads us to new understanding and treatments, and brings us closer to a cure for MND.
Career
The Pomerantz Career Center Peer Advisor Program serves as a way for UI students to receive high-quality career advice from their peers in a timely manner.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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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
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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
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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
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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 Office of Student Services serves as the College of Education central records office and in that role provide support that spans the life of a student while in our programs and after graduation.
The office assists faculty, staff, students and the general public in a wide range of areas. These include admissions, field experiences, teacher licensure, graduate examinations, and post-graduation reporting. In connection with these services the office serves as liaison with entities within the University, school districts, and licensure staff both in state and out-of-state.
Housing services
To put it simply living on campus at the University of Iowa gives you an unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow. Did we mention that 94% of new incoming first-year students choose to live with us on campus?
Choosing to live on campus allows you to be closer to classes, libraries, restaurants, shops, and anything else you choose to do. We also have a fantastic residence education staff to assist you during your time with us.
With a variety of communities, support staff, and numerous campus activities, you’ll be sure to find something that you enjoy. Living on campus allows you to connect with a variety of individuals just like you, while building your own community.
Library services
The Iowa Digital Library features more than a million digital objects created from the holdings of the University of Iowa Libraries and its campus partners. Included are illuminated manuscripts, historic maps, fine art, historic newspapers, scholarly works, and more. Digital collections are coordinated by the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio.
Medical services
One of the nation’s leading academic medical centers—and the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa. In its 2019 rankings of “Best Employers for Diversity,” Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 24 overall among 500 large employers nationwide and No. 2 in its Healthcare & Social category.
Student Life
Campus life
Visiting a campus is the best way to make an informed college choice, so we make it easy for you to meet the people at Iowa, ask questions, and take look around.We offer a variety of program options; explore them and register soon, as space may be limited for some events.
Sports facilities
Recreational Services operates out of ten facilities located throughout the campus with a range of operating hours and services. In total, we have four indoor facilities with fitness rooms, multiple basketball/volleyball courts, three indoor pools, sixteen racquetball/squash courts, various group fitness studios, two indoor turf fields, one cycling studios and eight indoor tennis courts.
Student clubs
Hundreds of student organizations exist on the University of Iowa campus to bring students together for a variety of things, including country and culture-specific groups.
Accreditation
The University of Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Iowa is a leading research facility famous for its medical school and writing center. The professors are high ranking and good at their job, and there is plenty of student support. The students are all friendly and there is a lot to do in Iowa City. That said, its history department is lacking in courses, but this is an international problem. I've still...
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Umt is my first choice .Best learning experience till now.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was a good experience, but not very challenging.
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