University of New Mexico-Albuquerque
University of New Mexico-Albuquerque or The University of New Mexico ( UNM ) – public higher education institution in the United States. UNM began operations in 1889. The University of New Mexico has an urban campus in Albuquerque.
University ranking. The University of New Mexico is a prestigious educational institution in the United States, which consistently ranks among the top 80 universities in the country. The university is included in the top 5% of the best universities in the international ranking. The university is known for the high quality of education in the following areas: “Arts and Humanities”, “Life Sciences and Medicine”.
Admission and tuition fees. In addition to the results of exams for admission to an educational institution, it is necessary to provide information on previous academic performance. When applying, 70 percent (more than half) of applicants successfully enter the university. However, at UNM, the acceptance rate can vary significantly depending on the chosen direction of the program of study. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters, as in many other US universities. Tuition per year at this university will cost around 7,000 USD. Education in master’s programs at this university can hardly be called cheap, the cost is 17,500 USD per year of study. The university also gives successful students the opportunity to cover part of the cost of education through participation in scholarship programs. The educational institution belongs to the list of universities, where it is possible to receive education remotely. On the official website of the university (http://www.unm.edu ) you can find more detailed information about the cost of programs depending on the faculty.
The composition of the university. The University of New Mexico-Albuquerque is considered a major university with over 22,000 students. Both citizens of the country and foreign citizens can apply for admission to the university. Approximately 2% of foreign citizens study at the educational institution. The professional staff of the university is represented by more than 2300 teachers. The educational institution cooperates with other universities on the exchange of students. The educational institution is represented in social networks Twitter , Youtube , Facebook , Linkedin.
University infrastructure. The library of the educational institution is at the disposal of students. Students of an educational institution have the opportunity to live in a hostel on campus.
University of New Mexico-Albuquerque – Official Description
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 700,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas. UNM offers a unique campus environment with a Pueblo Revival architectural theme that echoes the buildings of the nearby Pueblo Indian villages. The nationally recognized Campus Arboretum offers an outstanding botanical experience in the midst of one of New Mexico’s great public open spaces. The People UNM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, represents a wide cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. In the fall of 2004, 26,399 students attended main campus and another 6, 865 attended branch campuses and education centers. The average student at UNM is 27-years-old. UNM boasts outstanding faculty members and include a Nobel Laureate, two MacArthur Fellows and several members of the national academies. UNM faculty published in many professional journals including Scientific American, New England Journal of Medicine and Nature. UNM professors have been quoted in Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, People Magazine,…