UA is located in Fayetteville, a community of 68,331 in the fast growing area of Northwest Arkansas. Named "One of America's Most Livable Cities," one of the "Top 10 Best Places to Retire, and among the "Best Places to Live in America" by publications such as Frommer's Guide 2004 and Money magazine, Fayetteville has a four-season climate, regional shopping mall, and international food stores.

Quick Facts:

• Affordable excellence. Featured in America's 100 Best College Buys, the UA combines high academic quality with reasonable cost. It has been placed in the top tier of American universities by 2007 U.S. News and World Report and among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
• Outstanding students. UA undergraduates have won Goldwater, Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes, and Truman Scholarships and National Science Foundation Fellowships. We host Fulbright scholars, Muskie Fellows, Ron Brown Fellows, and other prestigious scholarship recipients from around the world.
• World-renowned faculty. UA faculty includes some of the world's foremost researchers and professors, including Vijay Varadan, who has developed advanced biosensors to treat Parkinson's disease, and Peter Pulay, winner of the Medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences. Ninety-two percent of our professors hold the doctorate or terminal degree in their field.
• Commitment to diversity. The UA's long tradition of international efforts include agricultural outreach programs, teaching and research centers, study abroad opportunities throughout Europe, South America, Asia, and elsewhere, and a Multicultural Center that enhances the academic experience by preparing students for life in a pluralistic society.
• Legacy of international study. Legendary U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright served the UA as a president (1939-41), before founding the Fulbright Scholars Program.
• Campus life. Housing and shopping are available on and near campus. A clean, safe bus service is available throughout campus and surrounding areas. The University Health Center provides professional, comprehensive medical care. The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) center offers swimming, exercise equipment, athletic courts, indoor and outdoor running/walking tracks. Cultural and social campus-wide events are organized by more than 300 student organizations, including the International Student Organization. NCAA athletic events, musical/theater performances, art exhibits, and poetry readings are part of our calendar.
• Conditional admission. For qualified students needing intensive English, the UA offers conditional admission. Students attend Spring International Language Center (SILC), conveniently located on campus, before beginning their academic programs. SILC provides complete support services.
• Intensive English Program. Spring International Language Center (SILC) at the University of Arkansas offers 25 hours per week of courses in English language and academic training to prepare students for U.S. universities. Program includes: Six levels of instruction with courses in reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking; faculty with master's degrees; full access to UA libraries, computer labs, recreational and health facilities; regularly scheduled cultural, social and recreational activities; and frequent program start dates.
• Services for international students. Our portal at www.uark.edu/international leads to the websites of the various offices that serve our international community. Comprehensive services provided include arrival services, orientation for new students; immigration advising; employment authorization; International student/scholar support groups; non-resident tax filing assistance. Several programs are designed to help students, scholars, and their families to learn about U.S. life and culture while enriching the community's understanding and appreciation of the many countries and cultures UA students and scholars represent. These include: Friendship Family Program; Conversation Club; International Culture Team; and Spouses Program.
• Leave Your Legacy. Make your mark at the UA through the tradition of Senior Walk, where the names of every UA graduate are etched into the campus sidewalks - more than 120,000 since our first graduating

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