University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Starting its journey as a small college in Tennessee 225 years ago in 1794, the University of Tennessee has turned into one of the more iconic universities in the region. The university has grabbed the tag of being Tennessees flagship and premier public research university. The university boasts of embodying excellence in creative activity, teaching, scholarships, research and engagement as well. The University of Tennessee has been offering bachelors, master and doctorate degrees that have been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The excellence boasted by the university has also been recognised by US News and World Report, which ranks the university as the 103rd Best National University. Additionally, US News also ranks the university as one of the Best Value schools in the US.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Spread over 910 acres of land, the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus includes 14 residence halls and 16 living and learning communities along with numerous well-equipped buildings that house the different schools of education. The University of Tennessee offers over 900 programmes under 11 different colleges, viz. Architecture and Design, Communication and Information, Law, Arts and Sciences, Education, Health and Health Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Business, among more. Students opting to study at the university can choose from 370 undergraduate programmes of study and 547 graduate study programmes among other options as well. Interested applicants can also choose between online, honours and scholars programmes. The University of Tennessee also boasts of a student to teacher ratio of 17:1, with a total of 1,586 full-time instructional faculty.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The University of Tennessee has been successful in achieving its goals and objectives, becoming one of the top universities in the region and the nation. Over decades, the University of Tennessee has contributed significantly to different sectors, including NASA. However, it is not only the university that is accomplished but also the students and graduates of the university that have achieved excellence in their fields. With a 260,000+ strong alumni network who passed out of the different nationally-renowned courses and degrees, several have been recognised through awards for their excellence. The University of Tennessee alumni include 9 Rhodes Scholars, 8 Pulitzer Prize Winners, Nobel Prize Winner - James M Buchanan along with winning several athletic championships over the years. Additionally, the university has been recognised as one of the top 100 Best Value schools in the country for several years consistently.

Student Diversity & Employment Opportunities

Being the flagship university in Tennessee, the University of Tennessee has become a common ground for students across 50 states and different countries to come together and participate in academic activities. To ensure that the student community of the University of Tennessee are studying in an inclusive and equitable space, the universitys Diversity and Engagement department works overtime, removing structural barriers and fostering an inclusive environment, not only for students, but also for faculty and staff as well. Moreover, understanding the need for providing quality education that translates to quality career scope upon graduation, the University of Tennessee ensures that the students receive the necessary professional training and guidance to excel in their fields. The strong University of Tennessee alumni network also works towards providing career guidance and opportunities to the current students under different departments of the university.