Ross University

Ross University is one of the largest and most successful Caribbean medical schools in the world – and remains one of the great secrets in allopathic and veterinary medical education.

At Ross University School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine, our highest priority is providing students with a medical education of the highest quality. We are committed to delivering an exceptional academic and clinical experience to our students, which will establish the foundation for their success in their chosen field.

Ross University is devoted to the education of medical professionals in both human and veterinary medicine. Ross University's medical school was founded in 1978 in Dominica, West Indies. Just a few years later, the veterinary school was founded in 1982 in St. Kitts in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Both of our Caribbean medical schools are supported by administrative offices located in North Brunswick, NJ.

Ross University is proud that both of its Caribbean medical schools' academic achievements have been recognized by leading government jurisdictions and external agencies.

School of Medicine

• Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is accredited by the government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to confer the Doctor of Medicine degree.

• The United States Department of Education, through its National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation, has determined that the accreditation standards employed by the Dominica Medical Board are comparable with those used to evaluate programs leading to the MD degree in the United States by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. 

• RUSM is also accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions, and is approved by the few U.S. states that require approval for international schools

School of Veterinary Medicine

• Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board, Ministry of Education to confer the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 

• In March of 2011, RUSVM also received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. 

• As a result, RUSVM graduates are no longer required to sit for foreign licensure examinations. 

Key Information:

• Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the premier Caribbean medical schools, was founded in 1978.

• Ross graduates are practicing in all 50 States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

• RUSM has received formal approval in the critical states of New York, New Jersey, Florida and California.

• In 2011, RUSM students USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate was over 95%. For Ross students with a GPA of 2.9 or better, the USMLE first-time pass rate was 99%.
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• Students spend 16 months on the RUSM campus in Dominica and then return to the US for clinical clerkships.

• The campus in Dominica has advanced educational technology. Classrooms are equipped with numerous flat panel plasma screens and students enjoy wireless internet capability anywhere on campus.

• For the clinical portion of the program conducted in the US, the School of Medicine is affiliated with more than 70 teaching hospitals.

• The School of Medicine starts three classes a year in September, January and May. And with no summer break, students finish the programs in less time than they would in the US.

• There are more than 9,000 School of Medicine alumni.

• Our medical school admissions process is built around finding applicants who will excel in our program and who take the medical profession seriously.

Penn State

As Pennsylvania's only land-grant university, Penn State has a broad mission of teaching, research, and public service. But that mission was not so grandly conceived in 1855, when the Commonwealth chartered it as one of the nation's first colleges of agricultural science, with a goal to apply scientific principles to farming.

Penn State began offering systematic advanced-degree work in 1922 with the formation of the Graduate School. Graduate education and research evolved hand in hand.

By 1950 the University had won international distinction for investigations in dairy science, building insulation, diesel engines, and acoustics, and other specialized fields.

A college of medicine and teaching hospital were established in 1967 with a $50 million gift from the charitable trusts of renowned chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey.

In 1989 the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport became an affiliate of the University. In 2000, Penn State and the Dickinson School of Law merged. In 2015, two Penn State law schools, known as Dickinson Law ( in Carlisle, Pennsylvania) and Penn State Law (on University Park campus) will be in operation.

Penn State's online World Campus graduated its first students in 2000 and now enrolls more than 12,000.

For more than 150 years PSU have been leaders in higher education, as shown by rankings from those who monitor academe from the outside.

Mission

Penn State is a leader in higher education and carries out its mission of teaching, research, and service with pride and focus on the future.

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service.

Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff.

Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Key Elements:

• As a public research institution in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, Penn State offers a top-tier education with access to expert faculty and unique academic experiences.

• Penn State offers more than 160 majors, with four-year degrees offered at all 20 of our undergraduate campuses.

• Academic colleges at Penn State grant degrees and are generally organized around their subject matter.

• The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is for students who are unsure of their intended major or who are considering majors in more than one academic college.

• Penn State's Schreyer Honors College is widely recognized as one of the top undergraduate honors programs in the country

• Penn State can award credit to future students for previous college work completed, examinations, and other experience. 

• With hundreds of options around the globe, more than 2,000 Penn Staters each year choose to add study abroad to their academic experience.

American University

American University creates meaningful change in the world. With highly ranked schools and colleges and internationally recognized faculty, AU offers a balance between class time and career-advancing experience in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
 Its students, among the country’s most politically active, distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.


Academic Profile

American University is a private doctoral institution situated in a residential neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. Our total fall 2013 enrollment was 12,817, with 6,824 degree-seeking undergraduates, 3,449 degree-seeking graduate students, 1,716 law students, and 828 students in nondegree certificate programs, Washington Semester, or AU Abroad.

AU offer 69 bachelor’s degrees, 73 master’s degrees, 11 doctoral degrees, and a JD program, as well as 72 certificate programs at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Courses run on a 15-week semester basis in fall and spring, with shorter summer-term classes. In addition, AU offer study-abroad programs and alternative breaks. 87 percent of our undergraduates and 65 percent of our master's students participate in at least one internship.

It is a Private, coeducational, liberal arts curriculum, doctoral institution Methodist affiliated.

AU is highly famous for it's, Academic programs in international service, public policy and public affairs, international law and human rights High rates of student participation in: study abroad, internships, community service, Peace Corps-student characteristics including diversity, global perspective, political activism.


Rankings

• AU consistently ranks among the nation’s great universities.

• U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges (2015)

                         #71 Best National University

• Princeton Review Best Colleges (2014)

                       #4 Most Politically Active Students


AU's Schools & Colleges

• College of Arts & Sciences

• Kogod School of Business

• School of International Service

• School of Communication

• School of Professional and Extended Studies

• School of Public Affairs

• Washington College of Law

University Of New England

UNE is leading the transformation of global health sciences education. Beyond mere "training," we provide a full and integrated education preparing our graduates for evolving health care professions.

In addition to our 27 health sciences disciplines, the full range of liberal arts classes and majors makes UNE a unique participatory, educational environment. No matter what degree or profession you are pursuing, the interdisciplinary learning turns out scholars and professionals who can adapt and prosper.


In Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and 11 allied health programs, UNE prepares future health care professionals to practice comprehensive and collaborative team-based care—the new gold standard.


We have three beautiful campuses: in Portland and Biddeford, Maine, and in Tangier, Morocco. This newest campus in Tangier allows UNE students to experience the world while staying on track for their majors. It gives our future professionals a unique understanding of the world they will lead.

Campuses

• The University of New England has three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. 

• Our two Maine campuses house our internationally renowned undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program.  

#1  : UNE 2014 ranking in 20-year student return on investment (ROI) among public and private colleges and universities in Maine according to Payscale.com. Nationally, UNE ranked in the top 15%.

#2 : In the nation for alumni reporting high "Job Meaning," according to Payscale . com

#11 : In the nation for medical schools turning out the most graduates entering primary care residency programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Why Choose UNE?

Academic Excellence

• Whether you're pursuing a graduate or professional degree in medicine, one of the allied health fields, the sciences, education, or any other discipline in which UNE specializes, you benefit from internationally renowned faculty.

• Our programs enjoy national reputations for excellence. 

• Our College of Osteopathic Medicine—Maine's only medical school—is the leading provider of physicians practicing in the state.

• Our College of Dental Medicine is the only dental school in Northern New England.

Location

• On our Biddeford Campus, you find 4,000 feet of ocean frontage. Whether you enjoy surfing, swimming.

• On our Portland Campus, you find opportunities to explore a historic seaside city known for its bustling arts and entertainment offerings, scenic biking and walking trails, and stunning waterfront views.

International Admissions

• The University of New England (UNE) welcomes applications from students from around the world.

• UNE is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security to enroll international students and issue student and/or exchange visitor visa-qualifying documents (I-20/DS-2019).

• We comply with all regulations of the U.S. Government pertaining to the enrollment and tracking of international students under the SEVIS Program.

Gran Canyon University

Since 1949, Grand Canyon University has been a premier private university in Arizona, helping students find their purpose and achieve their potential through landing the career of their dreams, advancing their career and changing careers. As a Christian university, GCU also encourages students to find their purpose in Christ, with an emphasis on applying Christian values and ethics to the workplace.

By the early 2000's, GCU was struggling with maintaining its operations and the quality of its academic experience in light of dwindling financial support. In 2004, the University transitioned out of non-profit status, implementing new business practices to turn around operations. The University community embraced a renewed emphasis on enhancing curriculum and opportunities for working professionals, particularly in the areas of nursing and education.

Today, the University is in the midst of its most exciting era. The student population is growing steadily and the campus is undergoing a $200 million renovation and expansion - including a new 5,000-seat Arena - that is changing the landscape of West Camelback Road.

Mission and Vision

Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.The curriculum at GCU is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed in the contemporary job market.

Exciting Growth on GCU’s Campus

• Student Housing
• Classroom Buildings
• Student Recreation Center
• Student Union
• GCU Arena
• Library
• Thunder Alley 

Student Experience

At GCU, you'll find everything you need to enjoy a full college experience, from NCAA Division I athletics to suite-style residence halls, popular dining options, clubs and organizations, fun campus events and more.

Ashford University

Knowledge is Everywhere, for Everyone. Ashford University comes to you with effective learning. Whether you bring Ashford into your home or pursue your degree on campus in Clinton, Iowa, you'll find the same tradition of academic excellence.

In 1918, the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa, founded Mount St.Clare College as a junior college for women.

The Ashford Mission

• The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, 
• innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that 
• meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, 
• professions, and communities.
• In addition to this mission, the faculty and staff have identified several purposes that guide and direct the University's efforts.

Purposes:

1. To foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness, intellectual inquiry, and a shared search for truth in which students gain knowledge and build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.
2. To cultivate student-centered learning at all levels, supported by technological resources and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and professional practice.
3. To promote the development of foundation values relevant to leadership in the 21st century: self-worth, creativity, interdependence, service, integrity, and effectiveness. 
4. To foster intellectual and personal growth, sensitivity to diversity and human dignity, effective and responsible leadership, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning.