Introduction and Overview

The University of Akron is a public research university in Ohio, USA. It is part of the Ohio University System and offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs covering a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, science, business, art, education, etc. It is well-known for its outstanding achievements in polymer science and engineering.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1870 and was originally named Buchtel College. It was donated by John R. Buchtel, a prominent businessman and Unitarian believer in Akron. In 1913, Buchtel College was transferred to the city of Akron and became Akron City University. In 1967, the school became a state university and was renamed the University of Akron.

School Strength

Faculty: There are nearly 725 full-time faculty and staff, of which 84% of teachers have a doctorate or hold the highest degree in their professional field.

Academic achievements: The research results of the University of Akron have had an important impact on both academia and industry, especially in the field of polymer science and engineering, and have made important contributions to the development of related industries. The school also cooperates with many enterprises and institutions to carry out industry-university-research cooperation projects to promote the transformation and application of scientific research results.

International influence: There are students from 83 countries studying at the University of Akron, and international students account for a certain proportion of the total number of students. The school has a certain reputation and influence in the field of international education.

Nature of the institution

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasize that through internships, experiments, research projects and other practical links, let students apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of practical problems, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research and innovation activities, cultivate students' critical thinking and independent thinking ability, and enable students to have comprehensive qualities to adapt to social development and workplace needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The School of Polymer Science and Engineering ranks second in the United States. It is the trump school of the University of Akron and has gathered the most polymer professional teams. In addition, majors such as chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, business administration, and education also have certain advantages and characteristics.

Key laboratories: The Archives of the History of American Psychology at the University of Akron is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and plays an important role in the study of the history of psychology. The school also has advanced polymer materials research laboratories, engineering laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for scientific research and teaching in related disciplines.

Faculty

It consists of the Butcher College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Arts, the School of Law, the School of Nursing, the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, the Honors College, the University College, the Wayne College, and the Summit College.

Ranking

It ranks around 1177th in the global university rankings of U.S. News & World Report and around 293rd in the United States. It ranks 201-250 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities and 801-1000 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Cost

The tuition fee is about US$19,680 per year, the living expenses are about US$8,000-20,000 per year, and the total cost is about US$27,680 per year.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The main campus covers an area of ​​218 acres and has 82 buildings. The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, dormitories, restaurants and other facilities. The school also has the largest university rubber track in the United States, as well as an 18-hole golf course. In addition, the school's dormitory conditions are good and provide a variety of accommodation options, including traditional dormitories and apartment-style dormitories.

Campus Culture: The school's sports team is called "Zips", with 15 school teams participating in the China-US Conference. There are rich cultural activities and student organizations on campus, such as art exhibitions, concerts, drama performances, sports events, etc. Students can participate in various activities according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life. In addition, the school also focuses on creating a diverse and inclusive campus culture, welcoming students and teachers from different backgrounds.