University of Iowa campus

The University of Iowa is one of America's premier public research universities.

Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City.

A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the University of Iowa is home to one of the most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country, as well as globally recognized leadership in the study and craft of writing. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.

CREATIVITY | COMMUNITY | EXCELLENCE | INCLUSION | INTEGRITY

Iowans come from different communities and have diverse life experiences, making every citizen of the state and the country unique. Learning how to listen, understand, and communicate with others who do not share a similar background or worldview are skill sets that must be acquired. It is the responsibility of the University of Iowa to provide our students, through our faculty and staff, the skills required to lead in a globally diverse society and workforce. 

Life at a Big Ten University means there's never a shortage of things to do. Take a glance at the campus calendar for a view into life at Iowa.