The University enrolls students from every Iowa county, from every state, and from approximately 75 other countries. The faculty is international in composition and reputation, having earned distinction in fields ranging from speech and hearing to science and space exploration. The University was the first to accept creative work in the arts in lieu of theses and is the home of the renowned Writers’ Workshop.

The campus is compact -- the free Cambus system circles it every twelve minutes -- but it abounds with scenic beauty. An abundance of stately trees and manicured greenery, enhanced by the Iowa River, sets the atmosphere for what is increasingly a pedestrian campus.

The ten colleges and seven schools which constitute The University of Iowa are enriched by the Iowa Center for the Arts, which includes the Museum of Art and educational programs in art and art history, music dance, and theater. Hancher Auditorium showcases some of the nation’s finest cultural events. In recent years, the auditorium has featured performances by such world-famous artists such as Isaac Stern, Kathleen Battle, Miles Davis, and the New York Philharmonic. National touring companies present Broadway hits such as Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Momma Mia, Cats, Rent, and A Chorus Line. Hancher has also been a catalyst for artistic creativity, co-producing the Joffrey Ballet’s production of Billboards.

Iowa City has recently been host to individual concerts by performers such as Elton John, Janet Jackson, Bob Dylan, and B.B. King.

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes take the sports spotlight in the state. As a member of the Big Ten Athletic Conference, the Hawkeyes represent the University in a full range of men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports. Residents enjoy reduced rates for season tickets to athletic events, including NCAA, Big Ten football and basketball.

Participant sports are within five minutes walking distance of the medical center. A swimming pool and indoor track, as well as basketball and racquetball courts are located in the Field House near the hospital. A nearby recreation building provides indoor tennis courts, weight lifting equipment, and a second indoor track. The University golf course is on the edge of the medical center campus and outdoor tennis courts are located immediately adjacent to University Hospitals.

The City of Iowa City
The eastern portion of The University of Iowa campus merges with downtown Iowa City, whose approximately 70,000 inhabitants enjoy the advantages of a comfortable small-town atmosphere in combination with the University’s cosmopolitan diversity and cultural and recreational opportunities that would more commonly be found in much larger metropolitan areas.

A great many nineteenth century homes grace the residential areas of Iowa City, and entire neighborhoods have joined efforts to preserve and improve them. Iowa City has over 500 acres of parks with swimming pools, nature trails, and picnic facilities. The Coralville Reservoir, Lake Macbride, and Kent Park are major recreational areas near the city.

Education is Iowa City’s heritage. According to a recent U.S. census, Iowa City’s population has the highest percentage (38.6%) of college-educated adults of any city in the United States.

Transportation is remarkably good. The University Cambus system is matched by municipal buses serving Iowa City and adjoining Coralville. A 15-minute drive on Interstate Highway 380 to the Cedar Rapids Airport provides access to Northwest, American, United, Delta, and several other airlines. Via Interstate 80, which passes on the north edge of the city, Iowa City is only four hours from downtown Chicago and less than a day’s drive from Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City and St. Louis. Iowa City is located at the midpoint of the "Avenue of the Saints," the recently completed roadway from St. Louis to St. Paul and Minneapolis.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Neurology Department Administrator in advance at 319-356-2551.

At the center of The University of Iowa campus is the Old Capitol building.

University sports complexes and recreation buildings are within walking distance of the medical center.

Downtown Iowa City offers a thriving pedestrian mall in a comfortable, small town atmosphere.