Texas A&M International University is a public university with unique charm and advantages. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Profile

Historical Origin: In August 1970, the predecessor of the school, Texas A&M University Laredo, began to recruit students. At that time, it was a teaching center of Texas A&M University, mainly focusing on teacher education and business disciplines. In September 1977, the school became Laredo State University, and officially removed the "center" status in 1987. On September 1, 1989, the school joined the Texas A&M University system and was renamed Texas A&M International University in 1993.

Geographic Location: Located in Laredo, Texas, on the border between the United States and Mexico, it is the gateway to Mexico and a cultural and intellectual center of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

Campus Size and Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​300 acres and has modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities. The campus environment is beautiful and the green coverage rate is high, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Student size and composition: The school has more than 8,400 students from all over the United States and more than 50 countries and regions around the world, forming a diversified cultural atmosphere.

Professional settings

Rich disciplines: The school offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs, covering arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, engineering and other fields.

Featured majors:

Doctor of International Business: Focus on cultivating students' strategic thinking and decision-making ability in the global business environment. Courses cover knowledge in international marketing, international finance, multinational corporate management, etc., laying a solid foundation for students' future career development in multinational companies, international organizations and other fields.

Doctor of Criminal Justice: Provide students with the opportunity to study the criminal justice system in depth. Courses include criminology, criminal law, criminal procedure law, judicial policy, etc., to cultivate students' professional literacy and research ability in the field of criminal justice. After graduation, they can engage in related work in law enforcement agencies, judicial departments, academia, etc.

Business School: The undergraduate and graduate programs of A.R. Sanchez School of Business have been accredited by AACSB International, one of the most authoritative business school accreditations in the world, which indicates that the school has reached the international leading level in teaching quality, faculty, and curriculum setting. The school offers majors such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management, and has trained a large number of outstanding business talents.

Nursing School: The undergraduate and graduate programs of F.M. Canseco School of Nursing have been accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Nursing Education Accreditation Commission. The school focuses on combining theory with practice, cultivating students' clinical skills and professional qualities, and has delivered a large number of professional talents to the nursing industry.

Teaching Features

International Education: As an international university, the school focuses on cultivating students' global vision and cross-cultural communication skills. The school has carried out extensive cooperation with higher education institutions in Mexico, Canada and other countries, providing joint degree programs, student exchange programs, etc., so that students have the opportunity to study and communicate in different countries.

Practical Teaching: The school emphasizes practical teaching. Through internships, experimental courses, project practice, etc., students can apply what they have learned to practice and improve their practical ability and problem-solving ability. The school has established good cooperative relations with local enterprises, government agencies, etc., providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Small class teaching: The school adopts a small class teaching mode with a low teacher-student ratio. Teachers can pay attention to the learning situation of each student, provide personalized guidance and support to students, and promote students' learning and growth.

Faculty

The school has a team of highly qualified teachers. The teachers not only have rich teaching experience, but also have made remarkable achievements in their respective research fields. They are committed to providing students with high-quality education and guidance to help students fully realize their potential. At the same time, the school often invites well-known scholars and experts from home and abroad to give lectures at the school to bring students the latest academic trends and cutting-edge knowledge.

Campus life

Student organizations and clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other aspects, such as student unions, international student associations, academic clubs, music clubs, sports associations, volunteer organizations, etc. Students can join corresponding clubs according to their interests and hobbies, make friends with like-minded people, expand their interpersonal network, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports activities: The school has many sports clubs, including baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, etc. Students can participate in various sports competitions and activities, exercise, and cultivate teamwork spirit and competitive consciousness.

Cultural activities: Various cultural activities are often held on campus, such as concerts, drama performances, art exhibitions, cultural festivals, etc., which provide students with a platform to appreciate and participate in artistic creation, enrich students' spiritual and cultural life, and promote the exchange and integration of multiple cultures.

Rankings and Honors

US NEWS Ranking: Ranked 344th in the 2024 US NEWS American University Rankings.

Accreditation Agency Recognition: The school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission in the United States and can award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. In addition, many of the school's majors have also been accredited by relevant professional accreditation agencies, such as the AACSB accreditation of the business school, the Texas Nursing Board and the Nursing Education Accreditation Commission accreditation of the nursing school, etc. These accreditations fully reflect the school's recognition of teaching quality and professional level.