The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public university with a profound historical heritage and excellent academic level. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:
History:
The school was founded in 1866 and was originally the Platteville Teachers College. In 1959, it merged with the Wisconsin Institute of Technology in Platteville. In 1971, it was officially incorporated into the University of Wisconsin system and became one of the 13 state universities in Wisconsin. It was named the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Geographic location:
The school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin, USA. The city is located in the southwest of Wisconsin, adjacent to Iowa and Illinois, and has convenient transportation. The campus environment is beautiful, with teaching and student service buildings, activity and participation centers, student apartments, restaurants and many green areas, as well as a suburban park, teaching farms and Frisbee golf courses.
Academic Strength:
College Settings: The school consists of three colleges: Engineering, Mathematics and Science, Business, Industry, Life Sciences and Agriculture, and Humanities Education, as well as the Institute of Research and the Distance Education Center.
Professional Advantages: Its engineering majors are strong, and in 2013 it was ranked 62nd among the best engineering undergraduate universities (non-doctoral) in the United States by the famous American magazine "U.S. News & World Report". The school has made breakthrough research in the fields of microsystems and nanotechnology, forensic investigation, and renewable energy. Business administration is also one of the majors popular with Asian students. The school will provide students in this major with opportunities to visit international companies and communicate with corporate managers. It also encourages students to start their own businesses and provides entrepreneurial bonuses, mentor guidance and other support.
Degree Awarding: It has the qualifications to award bachelor's and master's degrees. There are a wide range of undergraduate majors, including 48 majors, 71 minors and 17 pre-professional courses; there are two modes of on-campus teaching and distance education for graduate students.
Academic Accreditation: Accredited by the American Higher Education Accreditation Commission, the North Central Higher Education Commission, the American Chemical Society, the American Teacher Education Accreditation Council, the American Industrial Technology Association, the American Engineering and Technology Accreditation Association, the American College Music Association, etc., and the degree certificates issued by the school are highly recognized.
Campus Life:
Campus Safety: It is considered one of the safest campuses in the United States.
Student Organizations: There are more than 180 student clubs and organizations covering various fields such as academics, arts, culture, and sports, providing students with a wealth of extracurricular activities and social opportunities.
International Exchange: The school has students from all over the world, including international students and exchange students. The Confucius Institute of the school is the only Confucius Institute in Wisconsin, providing a platform for international students to understand Chinese culture and promoting international cultural exchanges.
Tuition and Scholarships:
Tuition: Relatively affordable, it is one of the more economical colleges in Wisconsin. Tuition fees for different majors and programs will vary, and the specific fees can be found on the school's official website.
Scholarships: The school offers tuition waiver scholarships to full-time international undergraduate students, with a maximum amount of US$5,000 per year (US$2,500 per semester), but students need to apply and meet certain conditions, such as maintaining full-time study, good academic performance, and actively participating in campus activities.
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