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University of Iowa

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About University of Iowa

The University of Iowa was founded in 1847 and is a public research university in Iowa. It is the state's oldest and second-largest university. It began operations in 1855 with students residing in the Old Mechanics Building, which is now Seashore Hall. The university is a member of the Universities Research Association, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. The institution is affiliated with NCAA Division I in sports. On a campus of 1,880 acres, students have access to state-of-the-art academic, recreational, and housing facilities. The campus is divided into western and eastern parts by the River Iowa, which flows through it.

The library at the University of Iowa is the largest in the state. Its library system includes the Central Library, the Law Library, the Hardin Library for Health Sciences, and five departmental libraries. It contains over five million bound volumes, over two hundred thousand rare books, and approximately one thousand historical manuscripts. In addition, the library has a collection of culinary arts, scripts for television and film, comic books, and science fiction. The university provides outstanding athletic facilities for football, hockey, wrestling, golf, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, diving, and volleyball. There are eleven residence halls on campus for student housing. There are also a wellness centre, field house, gymnasium, field house, recreation complex, and several museums on campus. The university's 11 colleges offer courses in 200 academic disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, education, engineering, law, the arts, the sciences, aerospace, public health, business, computer science, and management. In addition, it offers programmes in social work, strategic communications, and the liberal arts.

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There are approximately 500 student organisations and clubs at the institution, focusing on games, sports, politics, lifestyle, dance, music, theatre, and other activities. There are 22 Hawkeyes sports teams that participate in various intercollegiate competitions. The university's student body is comprised of students from all 50 U.S. states and 115 countries around the globe. Currently, the university has approximately 32,948 students, including 23,989 undergraduates and 8,959 graduate students. There are approximately 2,060 academic staff members who are distinguished researchers, savvy businessmen, health care professionals, and Pulitzer Prize laureates. The ratio of students to faculty at the university is 16 to 1.

The university maintains a network of over 250,000 alumni worldwide. James Van Allen, the renowned physicist who invented the two radiation belts that encircle the earth, is an illustrious University of Iowa alumnus. Other notable alumni include B. J. Armstrong (Former Footballer), Mildred Wirt Benson (Author of the Nancy Drew Collection), Terry Branstad (American Politician), John W. Irving (Novelist), Al Jarreau (Jazz Performer), Ashton Kutcher (Actor), Max A. Collins (Author), Flannery O'Connor (Novelist), Gene Wilder (Actor), and Juanita Kidd Stout (Pennsylvania (Producer and Screenwriter).

University of Iowa Rankings

  • #201-300 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
  • #455 World University Ranking - QS 2022
  • #251-300 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
  • #174 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022
  • #83 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2022

University of Iowa Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 2 year USD 36580
Engineering (2 Courses) 4 year USD 27366
Science (1 Courses) 4 year USD 27366
Management (1 Courses) 4 year USD 28648

University of Iowa Application Process

The University of Iowa accepts applications until May 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester. There are a few admissions requirements that are country-specific. The admissions procedure at the University of Iowa is outlined below.

Application Portal: Web application from university website or Common Application
Application fee: 80 USD
Application Deadline: Rolling. Applicants may submit their applications as early as one year prior to the beginning of the term. International applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of their expected date of enrollment.  

Undergraduate Admission Requirements:

  • Official transcripts of high school, college
  • Additional documents required for some special programs only
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Financial Statement
  • ACT and SAT score (Optional)
  • English proficiency test scores
    • TOEFL-iBT: 80
    • IELTS: 6.5

Graduate Admission Requirements:​

  • Official transcripts
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 (83-86%) or higher
  • GMAT/GRE score (recommended)
  • Financial statement
  • English proficiency scores:
    • TOEFL iBT: 81
    • IELTS: 7 (band 6)
    • Duolingo: 105+

University of Iowa - Programes

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University of Iowa Higlight

Year of establishment 1847
Also Known As UI
Total International Students 3407
Male/Female Ratio 1.08
UG/PG Course Ratio 0.95
Faculty/Student Ratio 16
Endowments Value US Dollar 1 billion
No.of Campuses 1
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense 9961 USD

University of Iowa Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Iowa Resident Tuition $8,073
Books and Supplies $950
Other Fees $1,533
Room and Board $11,590
Budget for Other Expenses $3,230
Total One Year Cost $25,376

 

Fee Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,036
Books and Supplies $950
Other Fees $1,533
Room and Board $11,590
Budget for Other Expenses $3,230
Total One Year Cost $47,339
University of Iowa - Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 31,450
Postgraduate $ 30,600
Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 15,700
Campus accommodation $ 11,900
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
University of Iowa - English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.5
IELTS Postgraduate 7.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 80
TOEFL Postgraduate 80
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
University of Iowa - Contact Details
Address
Iowa City,Iowa Iowa City IA 52242
Email
webmaster@uiowa.edu
Phone
+1 3193353500