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Brief introduction of University of Virginia, USA
University of Virginia, UVA for short, was founded by Thomas? Jefferson founded a public research university in Charlotte, Virginia, USA. It is the second-ranked public university in the United States, second only to the University of California at Berkeley. This school is the only institution of higher learning in North America listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO. In American history, the University of Virginia is famous for its pioneering academic fields such as architecture, astronomy and philosophy, and it is also the first university to separate education from the church.

School profile

University of Virginia is the leading public university in the United States, with a large number of outstanding scholars and disciplines, occupying a very important position in various university rankings. Public ivy? The reputation of. During the 12 years when American News began to publish the ranking of American public universities, the University of Virginia, like the University of California at Berkeley, has been ranked first or second among the best public universities in the United States. It is also one of the 25 best comprehensive universities in the United States. The United States announced in February 2009? Business Weekly? In the latest ranking of undergraduate business schools, McIntyre College of the University of Virginia, which ranked second for three consecutive years, surpassed and won the first place in the United States in one fell swoop, causing a sensation in business and academic circles. Others, such as Darden (Graduate) Business School, Law School, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Medical College, are outstanding in their respective fields and enjoy a high reputation. 20 1 1All has a low admission rate and fierce competition. This school is the only institution of higher learning in North America listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO. In American history, the University of Virginia is famous for its pioneering academic fields such as architecture, astronomy and philosophy, and it is also the first university to separate education from the church. It inherited and carried forward the honor system of William and Mary College, the alma mater of Jefferson, and became the honor system of American universities, making great contributions.

School history

The University of Virginia was founded in 18 19. The founder was one of the drafters of the American Declaration of Independence. He graduated from the famous William and Mary College and was the third president of the United States, Thomas? Jefferson.

The purpose of the University of Virginia is to enrich the treasure house of human thoughts by inspiring students' persistent spirit of free exploration in the process of understanding nature and human society.

The University of Virginia covers an area of 65,438+0,050 mu and is located in Charlottesville, central Virginia, USA. It takes only 1.5 hours from this city to Richmond, the state capital, two and a half hours to Washington, DC, and half an hour to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountain and Shenandoah National Park. According to Money magazine, Charlottesville is one of the best cities in America. In addition, the American magazine Viewpoint also commented that Charlottesville is the seventh best city in the United States. The total number of students in the University of Virginia exceeds 18000, of which 6800 are studying for master's and doctoral degrees, and the number of international students from all over the world exceeds 1 100, with a total of * * * 1500. * * * There are 13 libraries, with more than 4 million books and more than 47,000 kinds of periodicals, newspapers and magazines. In addition, there are five advanced electronic library centers. According to the research-oriented American Library Association, the University of Virginia library ranks in the top 20 among all American research libraries. The University of Virginia Health Science Center is a famous academic medical center in the United States. US News and World Report comments: This academic medical center has the best doctors in the United States and a good medical environment. It is not only one of the best hospitals in America, but also one of the top teaching hospitals. The Jefferson Academic Village of the University is the most unique building on campus and has been praised by the American Architectural Association. This famous American building has been included in the World Cultural Heritage List on 1988.