The University of Vermont (UVM) is a public research university in the United States with a profound historical heritage and outstanding academic strength. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

History:

Early establishment: Founded in 1791, it is the 20th institution of higher learning established since the founding of the United States and the fifth university established in New England, with a very long history. It was originally a private university, and became a public university in 1862. It is one of the original eight public Ivy League universities.

Rich development history: The first master's degree was awarded in 1807; the medical school was established in 1822 and became part of the university in 1899; female students were admitted in 1871, and in 1875 it became the first university to allow women to join Phi Beta Kappa (Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society); the graduate school was established in 1952.

Academic Strength:

Comprehensive professional settings: The school has 7 undergraduate colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education and Social Services, the College of Engineering and Mathematics, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Environment and Natural Resources, offering more than 100 bachelor's degrees and 1,900 courses. The Graduate School can offer 52 master's programs and 22 doctoral programs.

Outstanding advantages in disciplines: Strong research strength in health, environment, education and agriculture. Its medical school, physical therapy, basic nursing, medical research, clinical psychology, social work, chemistry and other majors have advantages.

Strong faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, and most full-time teachers have a doctorate or the highest degree in their field.

Campus environment:

Excellent geographical location: Located in Burlington, Vermont, the city is a large city in the state with pleasant scenery, an international airport, and two major highways. It is a safe place to live, work and study. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Vermont to Montreal, Canada, 3 hours to Boston, Massachusetts, and only 4 hours to New York.

Beautiful campus scenery: The campus covers an area of ​​460 acres, surrounded by mountains, and overlooks the charming Lake Champlain. It is recognized by Travel and Leisure magazine as the most beautiful university town in the United States.

Student life:

Diverse student groups: The total number of students is about 12,768 (including undergraduates and graduate students), and the proportion of international students is about 6.2%. They come from different backgrounds and regions, bringing a rich cultural exchange atmosphere to the campus.

Rich campus activities: The school has many student organizations and clubs covering various fields such as academics, arts, sports, and culture. Students can participate in them according to their interests and enrich their extracurricular life.

School reputation:

It is widely recognized internationally for academic research and creative activities, and its students continue to win national and even international awards. The school is in the 901-950 range in the 2024QS World University Rankings.

It has trained many outstanding alumni, such as the famous American philosopher and educator John Dewey, the famous film actor Ben Affleck, etc. They have achieved outstanding achievements in their respective fields and won a good reputation for the school.