The University of Rochester (UR) is a private research university in the United States, widely acclaimed for its strong academic research and up-to-date programs.
The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is located in Rochester, New York, USA. The university awards bachelor's, graduate master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. The university was recently named one of the top 40 universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report magazine, and also has many highly ranked programs, including the Eastman School of Music, the William E. Simon School of Business, the College of Optometry, and the College of Medicine and Dentistry.?
Despite being a prestigious research institution, the University of Rochester enrolls a relatively small number of students,*** with about 4,600 undergraduates as well as 3,900 graduate students. The university is medium-sized, but has a great advantage of a 1:9 student-to-faculty ratio. This ensures that each student not only enjoys the research and creative opportunities that only a large educational institution can offer, but also receives special attention from their professors.
The University of Rochester offers an up-to-date academic program and, like international universities, receives special attention for its rigorous discipline, while at the same time allowing students the freedom of choice in the subjects they study that American education emphasizes. There are no required subjects for students at the University of Rochester; instead, each undergraduate student can design a unique path for himself or herself and focus on 2-3 subjects. Many students at the University of Rochester will earn a double degree over the course of their 4-year studies. In addition, outstanding undergraduates in medicine, business, engineering and education can be guaranteed admission to graduate school or higher professional schools after graduation through the University of Rochester's unique Joint Admissions Program.
The University of Rochester has six colleges*** offering 175 degree programs, which offer majors in: arts , chemistry, chemical engineering, biological sciences , business, communications, computer and information sciences, education , engineering , health care, languages and literatures, mathematics and statistics, physical sciences, protective services, counseling, recreation and fitness, services, skilled trades and construction, social sciences and liberal arts . Social Services.
# Key Disciplines:
The University of Rochester is ranked #1 in the nation in music and optics across all majors, and #10 in Economics and Management, and the School of Medicine is excellent. Other majors, mostly ranked between 30 -40:
Science and Applications(***20 majors)
Business(***3 majors)
Healthcare and Medical Science (***8 majors)
Computer Technology and Mathematics(***5 majors)
Arts(***6 majors)
Engineering and Technology(***5 majors)
Sociology , Media and Communication(***15 majors)
Humanities(***17 majors)
< strong>#? Housing
Most current students attend classes and live on River Campus. First- and second-year college students are generally required to live on campus, and upperclassmen are allowed to live off campus. The university provides some graduate student housing, but many choose to live off-campus. The housing provided by the university is scattered in the surrounding areas of several campuses. Most of the housing areas are served by free buses that run between the main housing areas and the campus.The River Campus housing area is primarily inhabited by undergraduate students. This residential area consists primarily of Fraternity Quad, which consists of nine residential buildings. The Eastman School of Music campus offers its own student housing complex located at 100 Gibbs Street in downtown Rochester called the Eastman Student Life Center.URMC and the Mount Hope neighborhood*** have four different locations that offer graduate student housing. Whipple Park, a graduate student housing area, is located on South Campus.
# Dining
Dining at the University of Rochester is generally very good. The Meal Plans available are posted on the school's website and are moderately priced compared to other schools. Worth mentioning is the school's RED program (Rochester Every Day), which gives the school access to discounts at restaurants near the school, which is very useful. Most of the ingredients are locally sourced, ensuring that the food is fresh and safe.
# Location
Rochester is a suburb in western New York State. USA Today named Rochester one of the top 10 college towns among mid-sized metros. Rochester was also recognized as one of the "Best Cities to Live in" in the United States. Although Rochester is closer to the peaceful atmosphere of the suburbs, it is located in an area that is full of the excitement of city life and is within driving distance of Toronto, Canada. Within a ten-minute walk, students can enjoy dining venues, a meandering river, performance halls, a giant medical center, a full athletic center, and the Rush Rhees Library. Rochester's campus inspires work and relaxation year-round with her warm autumns, silver winters, and flower-filled springs.
Rochester's popular attractions draw scholars from around the world and include an art museum, Kodak Hall, three professional sports venues, the National Museum of Play, the George Eastgate Home, and a photography museum. Rochester has a vibrant economy that hosts thousands of specialized, highly profitable companies, such as optical and medical equipment and technology. Students have easy access to the Lake Ontario waterfront, the recreational amenities of the Erie Canal, and expansive gardens, parks, and summer festival greenbelts.