Iowa State University

Though Iowa State University is test-optional for first-year applicants, it must be noted that if international students have graduated from a US high school, they may choose to submit their SAT / ACT score. Whereas, students who have graduated from a foreign school do not need to take these exams. Other Iowa State admission requirements for undergraduate applicants are given below:

• A minimum of 3.0 GPA
• High school course requirements
• English language proficiency requirement: TOEFL iBT 71 / IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 / PTE score of 48, etc.

According to student reviews over an unofficial source, here are some of the highlights of Iowa State University and University of Iowa:

• While both these universities offer Engineering degrees, Iowa State is the state 'Land Grant' university with a comprehensive Engineering program. It is also known for its Agricultural, Veterinary, Medicine, and Agronomy / Plant Genetics programs
• University of Iowa's Engineering programs have evolved with emphasis in some specialty areas such as Environmental and Hydrology
• Iowa State University acceptance rate is around 89%, whereas, that of the University of Iowa is around 85%

According to The Princeton Review, classes at Iowa State University are hands-on and coursework is challenging in such a way that they will be prepared to perform well in their career. Furthermore, the professors and assistants are very helpful at this university. There are hundreds of student organizations in which one can participate. The overall student rating of Iowa State is 3.8 and the safety rating is 4.0 (As per Shiksha Study Abroad).

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Lowa State University Master of Finance admission requirements are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Resume
• Academic transcripts

Yes, the GRE is required for Iowa State University MS in Artificial Intelligence course. To get into this course, admission requirements that are needed are:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required
• Academic transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA is needed
• Proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 79 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE score of 53 / Duolingo score of 105
• Letters of recommendation
• Financial statement

The University of Iowa application deadlines for international first-year applicants vary depending on the student's area of study and planned enrollment date. The below table have the application deadline for undergraduate and graduate admissions:

University of Iowa Deadline for Undergraduate Admission

Check the table below for the University of Iowa deadline for undergraduate admission:

University of Iowa Deadline for Graduate Admission

Check the table below for the University of Iowa deadline for graduate admission:

International students can check Study in the US: Which type of application deadline to choose?

Applicants have to pay the non-refundable Iowa University application fee to submit the admission application. We have mentioned the University of Iowa application fee for international students below:

·      UG: USD 80 or INR 6,670.77

·      PG: USD 100 or INR 8,338.47

(USD 1 = INR 83.3)

International students can check the list of USA Universities with No Application Fees

Some of the things that freshman students starting at Iowa State University must know are: 

• Check out the local parks, shop downtown and interact with the locals
• Volunteer
• Go to ISU Sporting events
• Develop social skills
• Get a job as the applicants will need some experience on their resume

As per a student who studied BS in Computer Engineering at Iowa State University, some of the good things at the university: 

• The labs
• Professors and classes
• Tutoring
• Cubs and Activities
• Sports
• Restaurants

According to another student review, the following are the good things at Iowa State University: 

• Campus
• Education
• Safety
• Student organizations