Study at University of Miami
The University of Miami, also known as Miami of Florida or UM, is a private non-sectarian university. It was established in 1925. The university enrolls more than 15, 000 students in its various degree programs. Over 100 undergraduate degree courses, more than 110 master degree courses, and over 50 doctoral degree courses are offered to students of this university. UM is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music
- Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
- School of Architecture
- School of Business Administration
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of Nursing and Health Studies
The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the "Hurricanes". They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Profile of University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL is home to University of Miami. Coral Gables is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University of Miami go up to the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from University of Miami is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in science, law, and music.
University of Miami Selectivity
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 38% of them . Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 690.
Faculty
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University of Miami has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Student Enrolment
University of Miami has 15, 449 enrolled students .
Student Life
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University of Miami offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
University of Miami Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 892 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, managerial economics, taxation, . . . | | Law | 498 | law, legal studies, legal research, tax law, foreign lawyers, international law, energy and environmental law, banking and finance | | Liberal Arts | 436 | political science, international relations, English, general studies, history, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, . . . | | Science | 379 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, bacteriology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, oceanography, . . . | | Therapy and Counselling | 280 | psychology, physical therapy, mental health Counselling, marriage and family therapy, Counselling psychology, music therapy, psychobiology | | Media | 259 | advertising, public relations, journalism, broadcast journalism, radio and television, communication studies, mass communication | | Engineering | 238 | electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, architectural engineering, aerospace engineering, . . . | | Medicine | 212 | medicine, neuroscience, medical preparatory, public health, health professions, pre-med | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 202 | registered nursing, nursing science | | Education and Teaching | 186 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, education of disabled, teacher ed, early childhood special ed, music teaching, higher education administration, math teaching, . . . | | Music | 184 | various music studies, jazz, music performance, music, piano, music theory and composition, voice, music pedagogy, . . . | | Photography and Commercial Art | 107 | cinematography, film studies, photography | | Architecture and Planning | 86 | architecture, urban planning, architectural services | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 54 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer | | Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | information science, computer engineering, computer science, data processing tech, computer security, systems analyst | | Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | criminology | | Medical administration | 26 | health care facilities management, environmental health | | Drama and Performing Arts | 25 | drama, acting, theatre design, theatre arts management, stagecraft | | Religion and Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies | | Design | 22 | design and visual communication, graphic design | | Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, probability and statistics, applied mathematics, math | | Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism, painting, ceramics | | Conservation and Resource Management | 17 | natural resources management, natural resources courses | | Art Studies | 10 | art studies | | Medical Support and Technology | 9 | pre-pharmacy, health service and sciences | | Family and Social Work | 6 | public administration, public policy analysis |
Contact: University of Miami
University of Miami
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 33124
General Phone: (305) 284-2211
http: //www.miami.edu/
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