The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees. On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". In fiscal year 2021, research expenditures at Iowa totaled $818 million. The university is best known for its programs in health care, law, and the fine arts, with programs ranking among the top 25 nationally in those areas. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop, which has produced 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners. Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
The University of Iowa's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in Iowa City, IA, United States, stands as a prominent hub for the scientific study of the mind, behavior, and underlying brain processes. As one of the nation's oldest and most respected psychology departments, it provides a research-intensive environment offering comprehensive undergraduate degrees, including popular BA and BS options, and advanced graduate training through its distinguished PhD program. Students engage with world-class faculty and participate in cutting-edge research within state-of-the-art laboratories housed in a modern facility. The department fosters a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to advancing psychological science and preparing students for impactful careers across diverse areas of the field.
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