The University of North Texas was founded in 1890 and is the largest public school in Texas. In 1987, the American Higher Education Academy recognized the University of North Texas’ research institute as One of the top 5 most competitive universities in Texas; in 1992, the school was selected as a member of the National Association of State Universities (Full membership in the National Association of State Universities). "U.S. News and World Report" ranked it 193rd in academic reputation and one of America's Best College Buys for two consecutive years.
Currently, the University of North Texas has 36,000 students and 1,763 teachers, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:19. The university has 6 colleges, namely: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Music, College of Public Affairs and Community Service, and 4 schools, namely: Library and School of Information Science, School of Goods and Services Management, School of Visual Arts. Courses cover 97 bachelor's degrees, 88 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. 75% of students are enrolled in undergraduate degree programs and 25% are enrolled in postgraduate degree programs.
The admission requirements for North Texas undergraduate students are quite high. In 2001, it was announced that the average SAT score for undergraduate students at the school was 1086, which was higher than the 991 points required by state universities. National universities The standard 1020 points. The school's graduate courses have been rated by the Carnegie Foundation as one of the top 4 percent of U.S. colleges and universities in the United States for excellent academic courses. School Features
The University of North Texas is very well-known for its arts education. The School of Music is the largest and one of the most well-known music schools in the United States. Its jazz education ranks first in the United States and it also has the largest music school in the world. of drama therapy training equipment. The University's School of Visual Arts is the largest and one of the best in the United States. Other well-known disciplines include: Environmental Ethics and Philosophy ranks first in the world, Medical Librarianship ranks second in the United States, Logistics and Supply Chain Management ranks among the top in the United States, Information Engineering ranks ninth in the United States, and Master of Public Affairs Management Ranked 10th in the nation, journalism graduates have won seven Pulitzer Prizes. Urban management and policy research ranks first in Texas and 12th in the United States. The counseling education course of the School of Education ranks 16th in the United States. Student Profile
The University of North Texas currently has more than 36,000 students, mainly from the United States. Among the international students, there are many international students from Asia and South America. The school has the largest number of students and the largest campus area in Texas. According to statistics from the University of North Texas Student Affairs Department, the School of Music and Performance has the largest number of students, followed by the School of Engineering in Discovery Park, and finally the School of Business and the IELI Language Center. There are currently about 700 Chinese students and scholars at the University of North Texas. According to statistics from the International Student Office, international students from China have now become the largest group of international students at the school. Chinese students at the University of North Texas are mainly concentrated in the Language Center (IELI), Undergraduate School (Bachelor Degree), Graduate School (Master Degree) and PhD School. Due to the school's low tuition, broad employment prospects, and internationalization of school board policies, the University of North Texas has attracted countless Chinese students to study. Location
The University of North Texas is located in Denton, a city in northeastern Texas. This is a safe, university-centered, and friendly city with a population of approximately 9 Ten thousand. Texas is located in the southern United States, adjacent to Mexico. It is a vast state with spectacular scenery and diverse characteristics. Texas has many national parks and countless state parks, which illustrates the beauty of its landscape. West Texas has deserts, mountains and vast primitive features; East Texas is full of pine forests, lakes and stretches of rivers.
In southern Texas, there are hills that follow the terrain, the Gulf of Mexico, and many farms; while in North Texas, including the city of Denton, there are rich pastures for raising horses, as well as rich natural resources such as natural gas and oil.
The University of North Texas has an elegant campus environment, relatively low tuition and living expenses, and convenient transportation.
School services and facilities
The university has three campuses, providing first-class facilities:
Internet access is available 24 hours a day in the "Wired Campus"
Student Health Center, Movies, Concerts, Art Gallery and Special Events
NCAA Division I Football, Basketball and Other Sports Facilities: New Student Recreation Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis , gym, track and field and football field
Arrival route: Only 35 minutes to Dallas, Wolfsburg and DFW International Airport
Accommodation
1. Campus accommodation: 12 apartment buildings, housing nearly 6,000 students. Apply for accommodation: After students get their ID number from the International Admissions Office, they can apply for accommodation online.
2. Off-campus accommodation: There are many apartments for rent in Denton, Texas: the transportation near the apartment is convenient, the price is cheap or expensive, and it suits the economic requirements of most people, including electricity, water and telephone, etc. Some service facilities require renters to pay separately, and students are allowed at least two days to find off-campus accommodation when choosing an apartment.