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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.  

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

Background image:  The University of Iowa celebrates its diversity by flying the flags of each country represented by a student on campus.

Smaller image:  All-American Caitlin Clark was one of two grand marshals of Iowa's 2023 Homecoming parade.

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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.  

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

Background image:  The University of Iowa celebrates its diversity by flying the flags of each country represented by a student on campus.

Smaller image:  All-American Caitlin Clark was one of two grand marshals of Iowa's 2023 Homecoming parade.

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Undergraduate Student Government ready to tackle 2020-21 academic year

University of Iowa shared governance bodies elect new leadership each spring semester. Two of the four groups are led by students at the UI: Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG). Together with Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and Graduate and Professional Student Government, students involved in USG shape policies and inform decisions that affect Iowa's students, faculty, and staff, and represent their constituents to the UI administration; the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the public; and state and federal government. Read about the skills and experience the president and vice president of USG bring to their positions and what they aim to accomplish this year. Also, meet all of the students involved in USG in 2020-21
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Student Government - 2020 Sep 3

Emily Manders: Leading the charge toward sustainability

The Iowa Memorial Union Main Ballroom was filled with students from other Big 10 universities. The legislation she'd written was on the table. But when Emily Manders presented a proclamation before student government representatives from across the nation, she wasn't nervous about whether it would pass. "I was more worried that this document would become just a piece of paper without any concrete action behind it," says Manders, a fourth-year environmental policy and planning major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. "I'm very pleased to see that hasn't been the case."
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Student Government - 2020 Apr 20

Hawkeye Caucus

Hawkeye Caucus Day brings University of Iowa students representing 50 UI programs to the State Capitol in Des Moines to shake hands and exchange ideas with state legislators.
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Student Government - 2017 Apr 20
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