Leading Programs
Iowa is where art and science come together, creating truly unique academic experiences and endless opportunities.
Hawkeyes built the most comprehensive medical center in the state, pioneered top-ranked programs in speech pathology and audiology, established a space physics powerhouse that is a vital NASA partner, and have been world leaders in hydroscience for a century.
But scientific leadership is only one part of Iowa's academic story.
Hawkeyes have shaped every artistic medium, but none more than writing. What began as a single two-year seminar grew into the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S. Now, authors, playwrights, and screenwriters from around the globe come to Iowa City to advance their craft and launch their careers, and all students can benefit from Iowa’s unparalleled resources in writing.
43
Pulitzer Prize-winners among faculty and alumni
29
Consecutive years ranked as one of America's best hospitals
Writing
Iowa is the first and best academic home for writers in the U.S.
Medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, one of America’s best hospitals, provides comprehensive, hands-on experience for students.
Communications sciences and disorders
Iowa faculty have made crucial contributions to speech pathology since 1897, leadership that continues to this day.
Physics and astronomy
James Van Allen, the late Iowa faculty member and leader of the Explorer I mission, helped establish the field of space exploration.
Hydroscience
For nearly a century, Hawkeyes have played an essential role in studying our most important resource: water.
Nursing
82% of Iowa’s nurses are Hawkeyes, having trained at one of the country’s best nursing programs.
Pharmacy
Iowa’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is ranked among the top 20 in the U.S.
Neuroscience
The Iowa Neuroscience Institute brings together more than 100 faculty members from 26 departments to study neurological disorders.