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Academics

It's not enough to have great ideas. You have to know how to share them. 

And that's what you'll learn at Iowa. Our leadership in creative writing has fostered the broadest array of writing- and communications-focused resources anywhere. Whatever area of study you pursue, you'll learn how to make your ideas heard. 

Iowa's all about the two things employers value most: communication and collaboration. At Iowa, you'll share big ideas, work with fellow Hawkeyes across disciplines, and connect with faculty dedicated to helping you succeed. Iowa blends big school opportunities with focused personal attention, giving you all the support you need to excel. That's why Hawkeyes graduate ready to make an impact, and why Iowa is the right place to start your professional story. 

# 46

Best Public Universities
(U.S. News & World Report)

15:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Great stories start here

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Igniting a passion for research and discovery

Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa not only have plentiful opportunities to work alongside faculty researchers, they make important contributions to science.

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Screenplays with an Iowa touch

The University of Iowa’s new major in screenwriting arts builds on the institution’s long and renowned tradition in creative writing — and enrollment is growing fast.

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Opera puts spotlight on campus collaboration

Fierce, an opera composed by a University of Iowa jazz studies faculty member, debuted in Iowa on the Hancher Auditorium stage, ushering in a new era of collaboration among performing arts units on campus.

Academic resources

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Leading programs

Iowa can offer you an unmatched education in everything from creative writing to the health sciences.
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Career preparation

Find the career you want with dedicated professional resources and access to internship opportunities.
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Research

As an undergraduate at Iowa, you can get hands-on practice working on research that changes lives.