University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Established in 1869, the University of Nebraska is a public research university located in the city of Lincoln, in the state of Nebraska. It is the state’s oldest university. The university has three campuses: City Campus, Nebraska Innovation Campus and East Campus.
The university comprises of 10 schools: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Graduate Studies, Journalism and Mass Communications and Law. It offers more than 280 undergraduate, pre- professional programs and graduate programs. The most popular programs at University of Nebraska includes Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. University of Nebraska utilizes a semester based academic calendar.
The total student population at the university is more than 25,200 of which over 20,100 students are enrolled in the undergraduate programs. The student to faculty ratio at the university is 21:1 and the acceptance rate is 75%. Nebraska is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classified the university as the "Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity". The cost of living in Lincoln is said to be low and it’s said to be the 7th best city for the college students to live. Lincoln also ranks 3rd in the US for quality of life.
Notable Alumni: Mary Elizabeth Pipher (U.S. clinical psychologist and author), Barbara Hendricks (African-American operatic soprano and concert singer)
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The Department is especially well known for its research on molecular biology, genomics, and ecology of foodborne and intestinal bacteria; detection and analysis of allergens, toxins, and pathogenic microorganisms; nutraceuticals and their properties; metabolomics and proteomics; predictive microbiology and fuzzy logic modeling; analytical chemistry and advanced food analysis; structure/function of novel food ingredients; and flavor and sensory analysis.
Application for Graduate Admission, Official Transcripts, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Financial Documents, Resume, Letters of recommendation, statement of purpose
Food Engineer, Food Analyst, Food Microbiologist, Food Researcher
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a) University online application
b) $45 application fee
c) Official transcript
d) Statement of purpose
e) Official SAT/ACT scores
f) Typical SAT scores: Math (500-660), Critical reading (500-630), ACT Composite (22-28)
g) Average GPA 3.65
h) TOEFL/IELTS scores if the applicant’s native language is not English.
i) TOEFL: IBT-70, PBT-523, IELTS-6.0, UNL English Language Test-74
j) Acceptance rate: 69.9% (2014)
Requirements vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.
Fees
Undergraduate: USD 26,000
Fees vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific fees.
Cost of Living
The annual cost of living at University of Nebraska, Lincoln is USD 12,000 approx.
Accommodation
Yes, the university has in campus dorm facilities.
Undergraduate: Summer/Fall-May 1, Spring-December 1
Graduate: Deadlines vary for each program.
Deadlines vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific deadlines.
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