Established in 1847, the University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City and the state’s oldest university. It is known for its writing programs (Iowa Writers’ Workshop), health sciences, and arts programs.
Address: 101 Jessup Hall, 52242 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Creative Writing, Health Sciences, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Signal Processing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Home to the world-renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Major academic medical center (University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics). Member of Big Ten Academic Alliance and AAU.
Research:
A leading research university with strengths in health sciences (genetics, neuroscience, public health), writing, speech and hearing sciences, and engineering (hydraulics, simulation).
Famous Alumnis:
Tennessee Williams (attended), Flannery O’Connor, Kurt Vonnegut (taught), Gene Wilder, Tom Brokaw
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
8000
Current students***:
32000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
280000
Pros
World-class writing programs, excellent health sciences and medical center, vibrant arts scene, located in a highly ranked college town (Iowa City).
Cons
Located in a smaller Midwestern city, some programs less prominent than top-tier research universities, state funding can be a challenge.
Best For
Students interested in creative writing, health sciences, or a strong liberal arts education, often valuing a classic college town atmosphere and a rich arts and cultural environment.
- Creative Design Strategies, Creativity, Medical, Medical Devices, Sustainable Practices, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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