Memphis, Tennessee, United States
It doesn't take long to see what people love about the University of Memphis. This is a university filled with joy. You can hear it in the roar of Tiger fans at every game.
- #801 Ranking
- 41 Masters
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (8)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.B.A. Customer-Driven MBA
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.B.A. Online MBA
- M.B.A. Professional MBA
Education & Training (7)
- M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.A. Teaching Advising
Humanities (6)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Liberal Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
Medicine & Health (6)
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutrition Science
- MPH Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences
- M.Sc. Nutrition Science
Social Sciences (6)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Criminal Justice
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- M.Arch Architecture
- M.A. Art History
- M.Mu. Music Education
- M.F.A. Theatre
Engineering & Technology (3)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Technology
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- M.Sc. Nutrition Science
Computer Science & IT (2)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Information Systems
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
Law (1)
- M.A. Criminal Justice
About
History
The University of Memphis was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in 1909. Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors in 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president.Today, the University of Memphis is one of Tennessee's three comprehensive doctoral- extensive institutions of higher learning.
Education
Students and faculty come from all over the world to be a part of the UofM experience. The campus boasts 25 Chairs of Excellence and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.
Research
Researchers are the engine that drives innovation at the University of Memphis. Learn how the Division is here to provide world-class service as you pursue the big questions and challenges facing our campus, our community, and our world.
Career
Career Services seeks to complement the academic mission of the University by educating and empowering students to take ownership of their professional development as lifelong learners and to function successfully in a global society.
Furthermore, Career Services provides programs and services that create opportunities for employers, students, faculty, and staff to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships that meet the needs of an evolving workforce.Our services include individual career planning, resume critiquing, mock interviewing, and job search preparation. We also seek to build strong partnerships with the university and Memphis community at-large.
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
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
801
2020
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2019
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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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
1022 82
2020
1104 -69
2019
1035
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
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2019
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2018
901
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.
Services
Student services
The University of Memphis believes that the presence of international students on campus enriches the educational environment for all. The University of Memphis is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students on the F-1 student visa. We accept only students with the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree--16 years of formal schooling.
Housing services
The University Of Memphis campus offers eight different residence halls and Graduate and Student Family Housing for graduate students or students who are married or have families. Whether you are interested in a traditional style residence hall or apartment style living, The University of Memphis has accommodations to meet your needs.
Our goal is to provide each student with a living environment that is safe, comfortable, and will enhance your academic, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and social development.
Library services
The University of Memphis University Libraries is a leader in providing access to and managing information services and resources to support teaching, learning, and research for the University of Memphis community.
The University Libraries have a wealth of information resources available electronically, and these will be available to UofM at Lambuth students, faculty and staff via the web.
ICT services
The University of Memphis is continuing to work on the technology facilities at the Lambuth Campus
- Wireless networking is available on campus
- Residence Hall Facilities Residence halls have cable and Internet services
- Computer Labs The Lambuth Campus has computer labs available
Medical services
The mission of the University of Memphis Student Health Center (SHS) is: to empower students to make informed healthy choices and to take responsibility for a goal of lifelong wellness; to provide personalized health services, education and disease prevention to a diverse student population; and to enhance academic achievement, personal growth, and out of the classroom learning.
Student Life
Campus life
Offering students the perfect collegiate setting on 57 acres in midtown Jackson, UofM Lambuth is classified as an arboretum and displays year-round beauty. In addition to over 20 undergraduate majors and minors, students can also obtain a variety of master's or doctorate degrees.
Sports facilities
The UofM is a charter member of the American Athletic Conference and our athletic programs compete at the highest level as an NCAA Division I institution. It's the south, so athletics are big. But this is also Memphis, so athletics bring us together to be proud, eat some barbeque and have some good times.
Accreditation
The University of Memphis is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, first professional, master's, educational specialist's, and doctoral degrees.
Student Reviews
Memphis is a great start :)
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Memphis is a fantastic University for an aspiring architect. The program provided me with some of the most insightful and inspirational teachers I have ever known. The school is exceptional at teaching the conceptual phases of architecture, and helping us to understand the "why" of buildings. There is also a focus on the importance of sustainability,...
In coming freshmen.
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
No experience yet to join in fall semester 2020.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good university . One thing I don’t like is regarding Graduate assistantships most of them are already occupied by Indians and they give them to their family siblings like that and others don’t get the opportunity.I’m also an Indian but that’s the truth
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