1. Iowa State University of Science and Technology USA

2. Rankings & Points of Pride
1st in Research Productivity – ISU College of Business Production Operations Management Faculty (Academy of Management Journal)
1st electronic digital computer invented at ISU (1937 – 1942)
1st public veterinary school in US (1879)
1st wireless, 6-sided virtual reality lab (C-6) in North America
2nd in R&D 100 Awards (R&D Magazine)
4th in Undergraduate Entrepreneur Programs (Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine)
Top 5 in Marketing (Academy of Management Journal)
Top 10 for Outstanding Internships and Co-ops (U.S. News & World Report)
Top 10 Largest Undergraduate Engineering Program in the US
Top 12 overall Business program (Supply Chain Management Review)
Top 15 in Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Interior Design (Design Intelligence)
Top 15 in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Supply Chain Management Review)
Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses (The Campus as a Work of Art)
Top 25 for Learning Communities (U.S. News & World Report)
Top 25 Graduate Programs: Statistics (7th), Inorganic Chemistry (10th), Analytical Chemistry (12th), Higher Education Admin (13th), Aerospace Engineering (15th), Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering (15th), Counseling/Personnel Services 17th), Materials Science & Engineering (20th), Chemical & Biological Engineering (22nd), Chemistry (22nd), Mechanical Engineering (22nd), Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (23rd), Electrical & Computer Engineering (24th)
Top 40 Undergraduate Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World Report)
Top 50 Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report)

3. Stats & Facts ISU is a leader in: Science & Technology Founded 1858
Plant & Animal Genetics
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
Behavioral Studies
Physics
Information Assurance
Virtual Reality
Engineering
Food Safety/Security
Human/Computer Interaction
Combinatorial Chemistry
Bioeconomy
Founded 1858
1,900 acres (800 hectares)
Research 1 University
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate Programs
Over 26,000 students; over 2,000 international
Students from 50 states and 112 countries
Over 100 majors
87% of professors have their doctorate degree

4. Where is Ames, Iowa?
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...in the heart of the US!

5. Summer (June, July, August) Average Temperature = 74 ° F, 23.3 ° C

6. Autumn (September, October, November) Average Temperature = 54° F, 12
Autumn (September, October, November) Average Temperature = 54° F, 12.2° C

7. Winter (December, January, February) Average Temperature: 24° F, -4° C

8. Spring (March, April, May) Average Temperature = 51° F, 10.6° C

9. Iowa State University offers over 100 Bachelor’s and over 120 Master’s & Doctorate Programs – All programs are accredited

10. General Areas of Study Agricultural Sciences Architecture
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Design
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Fashion Design
Food Sciences (Dietetics)
Health Sciences
Human Sciences
Humanities
Liberal Arts
Literature
Management Information Systems
Mathematical Sciences
Music & Performing Arts
Physical Sciences
Pre-medicine/Pre-law
Social Sciences
Sports & Exercise Science
Technology
Veterinary Medicine
World Languages & Cultures

11. Graduate College www. grad-college. iastate
Graduate College Over 120 Master’s and PhD Programs Arts – Humanities - Agriculture – Biological Sciences Business – Education – Computational Sciences Physical Sciences – Social Sciences - Design – Engineering – Human Sciences – Liberal Arts & Sciences - Veterinary Medicine Scholarships, Grants, Assistantships available in every program:

12. Graduate Admission Must work with specific department
Deadlines and requirements vary
Office of Admissions 100 Alumni Hall Iowa State University Ames, IA Telephone:

13. Where are ISU international students from?
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldavia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Federal Republic, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

14. Ames, Iowa
Population 50,000
400Km west of Chicago, 290Km south of Minneapolis
Ranked 2nd most livable small city in U.S. based on
SAFETY
EDUCATION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Well educated people, top-ranked public schools, excellent city parks and public services

15. CyRide – It’s free!

16. Organizations
To introduce you to ISU’s clubs and organizations – there are over 600!
Multicultural Organizations
International Organizations
Community Service Organizations
Sports Clubs
Be a tutor
Be a guide
Be a leader

17. There are study abroad opportunities all over the world!

18. Sports NCAA Division I ----- Big 12 Conference
3,000 inter-university teams in 50 different sports
Facilities:
Lied Rec Center
State Gym, Beyer Hall
Ice Arena
NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference
Men:
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Wrestling
Track & Field
Women:
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

19. Orientation & Destination Iowa State
Get to know ISU!
International Orientation is the week
before classes begin.

20. Working at ISU Student Job Board Career Services
Assistantships (for both undergrad and grad) – great experience!

21. Job Opportunities after ISU
1,400 companies recruit on campus yearly
94% placement rate
Websites for students and employers
Every college offers internships, career-seeking assistance and jobs on campus
International students CAN and DO find jobs!
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22. See you soon at ISU!

23. Questions?