University of Notre Dame overview

Q. What is the University of Notre dame famous for?

Notre Dame has excellent retention and graduation rates, with 98% of students returning for their second year and 95% of students graduating in time. Notre Dame University provides popular courses in areas like business, economics, anthropology and Irish language.

Q. What is the ranking of University of Notre Dame?

• The University of Notre Dame ranked 41 in Forbes
• It ranked 13 according to Washington Monthly.
• The University ranked 222 in QS World University Ranks
• The University ranked 19 according to the US world and news report
• In 2020, Notre Dame ranked 11 for “the best undergraduate teaching” 24 for “Best value” school and 15 overall among “National Universities”

Q. Who are the top Alumni of the University of Notre Dame?

The notable alumni of the University of Notre Dame are –

• Condolezza Rice – Former US secretary of state
• Eric F. Wieschaus – Nobel Prize winner in medicine in 1995
• Philip Majerus – Discoverer of the cardioprotective effect of aspirin
• Joe Theismann – Sports
• Ruth Riley – Sports
• Mike Lee – Boxer 
• Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. – Businessmen
• Alan Page – Got presidential medal of freedom
• Brett Lebda – Sports

Q. What is the main USP of the University of Notre Dame?

Notre Dame has excellent retention and graduation rates, with 98% of students returning for their second year and 95% of students graduating in time. Notre Dame University provides popular courses in areas like business, economics, anthropology and Irish language.

Q. How is the campus of the University of Notre Dame?

Ans. Notre Dame’s campus is located in Notre Dame, in the Michiana area of Northern Indiana. The main building was formed in 1843 that lies in 1,250 acres of land. It is admired as the most beautiful campus in the United States and around the world and it is also called the Golden Dame. Notre Dame’s campus is a major tourist destination in Northern Indiana.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC BUILDINGS

The main building serves as the center of the university’s administrative offices. Its golden dome is topped by a statue of St. Mary which is a landmark to the university. The main building is located on Main Quad which is the oldest and most historic central part of campus. There are some religious buildings like the current Basilica of the Sacred Heart which is the site of Sorin’s original church.

 RESIDENTIAL AND STUDENT BUILDINGS    

There are 31 undergraduate residence halls. Most of the students of the university live in one of four graduate house complexes on campus. A new residence hall named Dunne Hall was opened in 2016. Flaherty Hall is built specially for women. The South Dining Hall and North Dining Hall serve the student body.

GLOBAL GATEWAYS

 The university has many centers around the world used for international studies and research, conferences abroad and alumni support. The university has its presence in London, Beijing, Dublin, Jerusalem and Rome.

Q. How are the libraries of University of Notre Dame?

Ans. The main building was built in 1963 but now the university has a wide network of libraries. Collectively, the libraries provide expertise, services and spaces with teaching, learning and research. In addition the libraries partner with the community at both higher education institutions and St. Joseph County Public Library, to provide access to quality learning material. The other libraries of the University of Notre Dame are – 

• Architecture Library
• Mahaffey Business Library
• Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship
• Medieval Institute Library
• Music Library
• Preservation Lab
• Rare Books and Special Collections
• University Archives
• Visual Resources Center