Iowa State UniversityIowa State University of Science and Technology

USA

www.iastate.eduwww.iastate.edu

Rankings & Points of Pride•1st in Research Productivity 1st in Research Productivity – – ISU College of Business Production ISU College of Business Production Operations Management Faculty (Academy of Management Journal)Operations Management Faculty (Academy of Management Journal)

•1st 1st electronic digital computer invented at ISU digital computer invented at ISU (1937 – 1942)(1937 – 1942)

•1st public veterinary school in US 1st public veterinary school in US (1879)(1879)

•1st wireless, 6-sided virtual reality lab (C-6) in North 1st wireless, 6-sided virtual reality lab (C-6) in North America America www.vrac.iastate.edu/c6

•2nd in R&D 100 Awards 2nd in R&D 100 Awards (R&D Magazine)(R&D Magazine)

•4th in Undergraduate Entrepreneur Programs 4th in Undergraduate Entrepreneur Programs (Princeton (Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine)Review/Entrepreneur Magazine)

•Top 5 in Marketing Top 5 in Marketing (Academy of Management Journal) (Academy of Management Journal)

•Top 10 for Outstanding Internships and Co-ops Top 10 for Outstanding Internships and Co-ops (U.S. News & World (U.S. News & World Report)Report)

•Top 10 Largest Undergraduate Engineering Program in the Top 10 Largest Undergraduate Engineering Program in the USUS•Top 12 overall Business program Top 12 overall Business program (Supply Chain Management Review)(Supply Chain Management Review)

•Top 15 in Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Interior Top 15 in Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Interior Design Design (Design Intelligence)(Design Intelligence)

•Top 15 in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Top 15 in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Supply Chain (Supply Chain Management Review)Management Review)

•Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses (The Campus as a Work of Art)(The Campus as a Work of Art)

•Top 25 for Learning Communities Top 25 for Learning Communities (U.S. News & World Report) (U.S. News & World Report)

•Top 25 Graduate ProgramsTop 25 Graduate Programs: Statistics (7th), Inorganic : Statistics (7th), Inorganic Chemistry (10th), Analytical Chemistry (12th), Higher Education Chemistry (10th), Analytical Chemistry (12th), Higher Education Admin (13th), Aerospace Engineering (15th), Industrial & Admin (13th), Aerospace Engineering (15th), Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering (15th), Counseling/Personnel Manufacturing Systems Engineering (15th), Counseling/Personnel Services 17th), Materials Science & Engineering (20th), Chemical & Services 17th), Materials Science & Engineering (20th), Chemical & Biological Engineering (22nd), Chemistry (22nd), Mechanical Biological Engineering (22nd), Chemistry (22nd), Mechanical Engineering (22nd), Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (22nd), Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (23rd), Electrical & Computer Engineering (24th)Engineering (23rd), Electrical & Computer Engineering (24th)•Top 40 Undergraduate Engineering Programs Top 40 Undergraduate Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World (U.S. News & World Report)Report)

•Top 50 Public Universities Top 50 Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report)(U.S. News & World Report)

ISU is a leader in:ISU is a leader in:

•Science & TechnologyScience & Technology

•Plant & Animal GeneticsPlant & Animal Genetics

•Materials ScienceMaterials Science

•Analytical ChemistryAnalytical Chemistry

•Behavioral StudiesBehavioral Studies

•PhysicsPhysics

•Information AssuranceInformation Assurance

•Virtual RealityVirtual Reality

•EngineeringEngineering

•Food Safety/SecurityFood Safety/Security

•Human/Computer InteractionHuman/Computer Interaction

•Combinatorial ChemistryCombinatorial Chemistry

•BioeconomyBioeconomy

Stats & Facts• Founded 1858Founded 1858• 1,900 acres (800 1,900 acres (800 hectares)hectares)• Research 1 UniversityResearch 1 University• Bachelors, Masters, Bachelors, Masters,

Doctorate ProgramsDoctorate Programs• Over 26,000 students; over Over 26,000 students; over

2,000 international2,000 international• Students from 50 states and Students from 50 states and

112 countries 112 countries • Over 100 majors Over 100 majors • 87% of professors have their 87% of professors have their

doctorate degreedoctorate degree

Where is Ames, Iowa?

...in the heart of the US!

Summer (June, July, August) Average Temperature = 74 ° F, 23.3 ° C

Autumn (September, October, November) Average Temperature = 54° F, 12.2° C

Winter (December, January, February) Average Temperature: 24° F, -4° C

Spring (March, April, May) Average Temperature = 51° F, 10.6° C

Iowa State University offers over 100 Bachelor’s and over 120 Master’s & Doctorate Programs – All programs are accredited

General Areas of Study•Agricultural Sciences

•Architecture

•Biological Sciences

•Biotechnology

•Business

•Communication

•Computer Science

•Design

•Education

•Engineering

•Environmental Sciences

•Fashion Design

•Food Sciences (Dietetics)

•Health Sciences

•Human Sciences

•Humanities

•Liberal Arts

•Literature

•Management Information Systems

•Mathematical Sciences

•Music & Performing Arts

•Physical Sciences

•Pre-medicine/Pre-law

•Social Sciences

•Sports & Exercise Science

•Technology

•Veterinary Medicine

•World Languages & Cultures

Graduate CollegeGraduate Collegewww.grad-college.iastate.edu

Over 120 Master’s and PhD Programs

Arts – Humanities - Agriculture – Biological Sciences Business – Education – Computational Sciences Physical Sciences – Social Sciences - Design –

Engineering – Human Sciences – Liberal Arts & Sciences - Veterinary Medicine

Scholarships, Grants, Assistantships available in every program: www.grad-college.iastate.edu/finance/homepage.html

Graduate AdmissionGraduate Admission

• Must work with specific department

• www.grad-college.iastate.edu

• Deadlines and requirements vary

• Office of Admissions100 Alumni Hall

Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011-2010

Telephone: 515 294-5836gradhelp@iastate.edu 

Where are ISU international students Where are ISU international students from?from?

• Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldavia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Federal Republic, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Ames, Iowa• Population 50,000• 400Km west of Chicago,

290Km south of Minneapolis

• Ranked 2nd most livable small city in U.S. based on– SAFETY– EDUCATION– TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEM• Well educated people, top-

ranked public schools, excellent city parks and public services

CyRide – It’s free! CyRide – It’s free!

OrganizationsOrganizations•

To introduce you to ISU’s clubs and organizations – there are over 600!

• Multicultural Organizations

• International Organizations

• Community Service Organizations

• Sports Clubs

– Be a tutor

– Be a guide

– Be a leader

Study AbroadStudy Abroad

There are study abroad

opportunities all over the world!

SportsSports• 3,000 inter-university teams in 50 different sports • Facilities:

– Lied Rec Center– State Gym, Beyer Hall– Ice Arena

NCAA Division I ----- Big 12 NCAA Division I ----- Big 12 ConferenceConferenceWomen:

BasketballCross-CountryGolfGymnasticsSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack & FieldVolleyball

Men:BasketballCross-Country Football GolfWrestlingTrack & Field

Orientation & Orientation & Destination Iowa StateDestination Iowa State

Get to know ISU!

International Orientation is the week

before classes begin.

Working at ISU• Student Job Board• Career Services • Assistantships (for

both undergrad and grad) – great experience!

•1,400 companies recruit on campus yearly

•94% placement rate•Websites for students

and employers•Every college offers

internships, career-seeking assistance and jobs on campus

•International students CAN and DO find jobs!

•OPT•CPT

Job Opportunities after ISU

See you soon at ISU!

Questions?Questions?