6 Cool Buildings in Banja Luka

Banja Luka  the administrative capital of the Republika Srpska, is a beautiful town with lots of  interesting buildings from the last century like the Banski Dvor (Бански Двор) (1932), the National Theater (Народно позориште Републике Српске) (1933), The City Hall (Градска палата) (1934), The Palace of the Republic (Палата Републике Српске) (1936) and the buildings on the Promenade - Gospodska street (officially Veselin Masleša street).
(Picture from Panoramio)

What interests me more about Banja Luka are a few modern buildings that I want to show here in this post:

 1. Dom Vojske

 Today it is the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska (Народна скупштина Републике Српске. (picture from panoramio and skyscrapercity)


2. The Retirement Home (Старачки Дом)

 The building looks quiet interesting, it was started in 1989 and it's still not finished.
 (picture from Teča sa Dunava)

3. The Borik Sport Center (Спортска дворана Борик)

This Sport Center is a typical 1970's structured concrete building and lays in the Borik neighboorhood. (picture from wikipedia).

Borik is a neighborhood of Banja Luka. It was built northeast of the old city center after an earthquake in 1969 when Banja Luka was heavily damaged. Borik was planned for housing of people who lost their homes in an earthquake and it was built in a modern socialist architectural style, typical for cities that were developed under an influence of a communist system. (picture from scborik).

The building is from 1974, can seat about 5'000 people and is used for different Sports and for Concerts.

4. The Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure

The Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure is one of four Roman Catholic cathedrals in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Cathedral was built in honor of Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan theologian from the Middle Ages. It was constructed by Alfred Pichler in the 1970s after the original had been damaged in the 1969 earthquake.
It was built in a tent like shape. The bell tower was added in 1990.(picture)

5. Boska Shopping Center

“Boska” department store (from 1978) is a building that looks like from outer space. Its shape was designed without any direct formal relationship to the local heritage.

picture by http://www.bojanfajfric.net

It's kind of a landmark of Banja Luka, due to its location (in the very center on a big pedestrian square) and to its over-sized shape. It stands there as a nostalgic symbol of former Yugoslavia and never underwent any changements. (picture from panoramio)

6.  Hotel Turist in Celinac (near Banja Luka)

The last of the 6 buildings is not really in Banja Luka. But with its prefab facade, its round-corner-windows and daring color concept fits into this list of cool buildings.

The hotel has 35 beds and a restaurant. (Pictures from panoramio)


And here a few links for visiting Banja Luka:
• Banja Luka Online Guide
• The Banja Luka in your pocket guide to download
  (it's from 2009) but still useful

Here you can download a map of the City of Banja Luka

University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania. It has 32,393 undergraduate and 16,627 graduate students (2011).[3]

The University of Sydney is organised into sixteen faculties and schools, through which it offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Three Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the University as graduate and faculty.

Sydney consistently ranks amongst the top universities in Australia and Oceania. In 2011, it was ranked 38th in the world; 3rd in Australia, behind Australian National University (26th) and the University of Melbourne (31st) in the 2011 QS World University Rankings.[4]

The University of Sydney is a member of Australia's Group of Eight, Academic Consortium 21, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and the Worldwide Universities Network. The University is also colloquially known as one of Australia's sandstone universities.
In 1848, in the New South Wales Legislative Council, William Wentworth proposed a plan to expand the existing Sydney College into a larger university. Wentworth argued that a state university was imperative for the growth of a society aspiring towards self-government, and that it would provide the opportunity for 'the child of every class, to become great and useful in the destinies of his country'. It would take two attempts on Wentworth's behalf, however, before the plan was finally adopted.

The University was established via the passage of the University of Sydney Act,[5] which was signed on 1 October 1850. Two years later, the University was inaugurated on 11 October 1852 in the Big Schoolroom of what is now Sydney Grammar School. The first principal was John Woolley. On 27 February 1858 the University received its Royal Charter from Queen Victoria, giving degrees conferred by the university rank and recognition equal to those given by universities in the UK.[6] By 1859, the University had moved to its current site in the Sydney suburb of Camperdown.

In 1858, the passage of the Electoral Act provided for the University to become a constituency for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as soon as there were 100 graduates with higher degrees. This seat in Parliament was first filled in 1876, but was abolished in 1880 one year after its second Member, Edmund Barton, was elected to the Legislative Assembly.

Most of the estate of John Henry Challis was bequeathed to the University, which received a sum of £200,000 in 1889. This was thanks in part due to William Montagu Manning (Chancellor 1878–1895) who argued against the claims by British Tax Commissioners. The following year seven professorships were created; anatomy, zoology, engineering, history, law, logic & mental philosophy, and modern literature.
The New England University College was founded as part of the University of Sydney in 1938, and separated to become the University of New England in 1954.
The University of Sydney in the early 1870s, as viewed from Parramatta Road.

During the late 1960s, the University of Sydney was at the centre of rows to introduce courses on Marxism and feminism at the major Australian universities. At one stage, newspaper reporters descended on the University to cover brawls, demonstrations, secret memos and a walk-out by Professor David Armstrong, a respected philosopher who held the Challis Chair of Philosophy from 1959 to 1991, after students at one of his lectures openly demanded a course on feminism.[7] The philosophy department split over the issue to become the Traditional and Modern Philosophy Department, headed by Armstrong and following a more traditional approach to philosophy, and the General Philosophy Department, which follows the French continental approach.

Under the terms of the Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1989 (NSW)[8] the following bodies were incorporated into the University in 1990:

* the Sydney Branch of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
* the Cumberland College of Health Sciences
* the Sydney College of the Arts of the Institute of the Arts
* the Sydney Institute of Education of the Sydney College of Advanced Education
* the Institute of Nursing Studies of the Sydney College of Advanced Education
* the Guild Centre of the Sydney College of Advanced Education.

Prior to 2011, the Sydney Institute of Education was the Sydney Teachers College.
The Main Quadrangle from University Place

The Orange Agricultural College (OAC) was originally transferred to the University of New England under the Act, but then transferred to the University of Sydney in 1994, as part of the reforms to the University of New England undertaken by the University of New England Act 1993[9] and the Southern Cross University Act 1993.[10] In January 2005, the University of Sydney transferred the OAC to Charles Sturt University.

Best Universities in Indonesia

According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).com "Asian University Rankings" 2009, University of Indonesia (UI) is the best ranked institution from Indonesia, placed among the World's top 50 list. Eight Indonesian universities are ranked among the Asian Top 200:

* University of Indonesia - 50th
* Gadjah Mada University (UGM) - 63rd
* Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) - 80th
* Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) - 119th
* Airlangga University - 130th
* Diponegoro University - 171st
* Sebelas Maret University - 171st
* Brawijaya University 191st

Gadjah Mada University was also ranked 1st in the nation and 57th in Asia, according to the Webometrics Ranking of Top 100 Asian Universities 2008. Institut Teknologi Bandung was ranked 76th in Asia. List of leading universities in Indonesia:

Public Institutions:

* Andalas University
* Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University
* Syiah Kuala University
* Brawijaya University
* University of Jambi
* Hasanuddin University
* University of Palangkaraya
* Tadulako University
* Lambung Mangkurat University
* Padang State Polytechnic
* Jakarta State Polytechnic
* Haluoleo University, Kendari
* State University of Papua
* State University of Medan
* Sebelas Maret University
* Electronics Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya
* Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
* Institut Seni Indonesia
* Institut Pertanian Bogor
* Universitas Terbuka
* Cenderawasih Univ
* University of Airlangga
* Diponegoro Univ
* Gadjah Mada Univ
* Uni of Indonesia
* Universitas Padjadjaran
* Institut Teknologi Bandung

Private Institutions:

* Tarumanagara University
* Trisakti Universit
* Universitas Islam Indonesia
* Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
* Universitas Kristen Indonesia
* Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana
* Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
* Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH)
* U of Surabaya
* Swiss German Univ
* Atma Jaya Univ
* Bina Nusantara Univ
* Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW)
* International Univ
* Maranatha Christian Univ
* Petra Christian Univ
* President Univ

The Australian Education Network University and College Guide

Queensland University of Technology
Study in Australia at an Australian university or college and you will be opening the door to a world of study that will fill your life with knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm.

The Australian higher education sector offers a complete range of programs leading to highly regarded and internationally recognised qualifications. Australia is the destination of choice for students from around the world looking for a quality education at an affordable price.

Learning and studying in Australia is the perfect way to launch your career. Employment opportunities open up to those who have degrees from any one of the universities, whether they study in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or at any of the other higher-education institutions located around Australia.

You can read these brief descriptions about some of the institutions before you select from the menu on the left and search their websites.

University of Western Sydney (UWS) Sydney, NSW. With over 32,000 students, the University of Western Sydney (UWS) is one of the largest of the universities Australia has to offer. Over 2,800 international students from 70 different countries choose to study at UWS each year. UWS is a young, energetic and rapidly growing university with six campuses located in the Sydney region

Victoria University Melbourne, Victoria. Victoria University is one of Australia's largest dual-sector institutions of higher education, with a TAFE college offering a unique combination of academic and vocational skills in a modern and supportive environment. It has built a strong reputation for providing a broad range of courses that are up-to-date and relevant to the modern employment environment and is considered an innovative institution amongst the universities in Victoria.

Deakin University Melbourne, Victoria. Deakin University is one of Australia's most progressive and visionary universities. It has been noted for providing a superior and student-centered education, Deakin has become increasingly popular as a destination for international, with around 70,000 students studying on its various campuses, including ELICOS studies.

Bond University Gold Coast, Queensland Bond University is Australia's first and largest private Australia university and has grown to become one of the Queensland universities with an excellent international reputation. At Bond you will experience personalised education by highly qualified teachers, innovative courses and teching methods, an international student body and a beautiful secure campus. Bond's staff to student ratio is the best in Australia

The University of Adelaide. Adelaide, South Australia. The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's oldest and one of the highest ranking universities Australia has in any guide to higher education institutions and is regarded as one of the best Australian universities. Established in 1874, it is a member of the 'Group of Eight'. There are more than 1,800 international students among the 14,000-strong student population.

Southern Cross University Lismore, Tweed Heads/Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour, Queensland Southern Cross University is an internationally-recognised Australian government university. It has a reputation for academic excellence, and has won many prestigious international and Australian awards and grants. The quality programs offered by the University have high academic standards.

Griffith University, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Queensland Griffith University, one of Australia's leading universities has over 2,500 teaching staff, 27,000 students including 4,000 students from over 80 nations. Griffith has become an popular choice for students deciding that they want to study at one of the universities in Australia. Learning never got more enjoyable or rewarding than this.

The University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba, Queensland. USQ has been recognised as a world leader in the fields of and tertiary study initiatives. USQ is a dynamic, flexible and innovative University whose staff and students pride themselves on being responsive to the technologically aware global market place.

Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1908, Swinburne has a strong reputation in Australia and overseas as a provider of career oriented education. Swinburne is a small, innovative university, which is rapidly forming a distinctive character including the study of accounting business commerce computing law management marketing nursing tourism a character which reflects purpose, achievement and the genuine quality of its educational outcomes.

University of Tasmania Hobart - Launceston - Burnie, Tasmania The University of Tasmania is the fourth oldest University in Australia. It is highly regarded internationally as a teching and research institution. The University of Tasmania offers a pleasant, enjoyable environment for study at all levels of higher education.

Queensland University of Technology - Brisbane - is a dynamic and innovative institution that not only satisfies the requirements of its local and international student body but also has one of the highest MBA Australia rankings according to the Financial Times 2004 world listings.

Macquarie University Sydney, NSW Macquarie University is one of the leading NSW universities and is a modern, sophisticated and cosmopolitan leading provider of education in Australia. With over 24,000 students including 4,000 international students, Macquarie is a university which prides itself on outstanding academic achievement and has excellent resources for distance learning and study online.

Edith Cowan University Perth, Western Australia. Edith Cowan University is noted for its innovative course content, specialised research and creative pursuits. Responsive and forward thinking, it is one of the universities in Perth that is internationally focused and an Australian leader in the provision of professionally focused degree programs.

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Sydney, NSW The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is well known as a leader of professional career-focused education and is regarded as one of the best in Australia. It offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of innovative and internationally recognised degrees in Australia. When people consider one of the universities in Sydney then UTS in a natural choice.

University of Canberra Canberra-ACT, ACT Internationally focused, the University of Canberra enjoys a diverse student population from more than 80 countries worldwide on the Canberra Campus. Offshore, the University teaches programs in countries such as Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Monash University Melbourne, VictoriaMonash University is one of the top Australian universities and is leading the way with its international focus, ground-breaking research and academic excellence. Since its first student intake in 1961, Monash has grown into a diverse, multicultural and energetic institution with six campuses around the state and has an excellent international reputation that attracts many students.

The University of Notre Dame, Australia Perth, Western Australia Inspired by one of the greatest Catholic universities in the world, the University of Notre Dame in the United States, Notre Dame Australia brings to Australian education the vibrant traditions of a Catholic university together with the rich history.

Top Universities in Canada

Canadian universities are some of the best in the world in terms of learning, research, cultural and development opportunities. Students from all parts of the world go to Canada year after year to enroll in some of the best universities in this country. Some students cite Canada’s diversity and multiculturalism as some of the reasons for selecting Canadian instead of British, Australian or American universities. Others chose to apply to Canadian universities because of their affordability, excellence, and employment opportunities after graduation. If you are interested in selecting Canada as your education destination, it’s important to gather information and facts about all types of universities in this country. Here is a summary of the best small, medium and large universities in Canada.
St Francis Xavier University

This small university located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (Northeast Canada) is ranked as the #1 university in Canada among primarily undergraduate universities by Maclean’s – one of the leading publications in Canada. St. Francis Xavier is home to more than 4,200 students who come from many parts of Canada and other countries. The university is well known for its quality programs in arts, science, business and information systems, but most students choose to go there because of its small campus atmosphere, small classes, one-on-one faculty-student interaction, community service and research opportunities. St. Francis Xavier offers approximately 33 academic programs ranging from Anthropology to Economics to Human Kinetics. Some of the most popular majors include Business, Information Systems, Nursing and Aquatic Resources.
Admissions

Admission requirements generally include a high school diploma or its equivalent with courses in English, Mathematics, and other academic subjects. U.S. high school graduates must have completed 16 academic subjects including four English courses. International students whose native language is not English and who have not attended school in an English-speaking country must submit TOEFL scores (236 on the computer-based test and 580 on the paper-based test are required).
Tuition and General Fees*

Canadian Students: $6,800 Canadian Dollars (CAD) / academic year (approximately $5,783 USD)
International Students: $13,289 CAD / academic year (approximately $11,300 USD)

Scholarships are available for Canadian and international students who possess excellent grades (85% or greater), a history of community work, leadership and dedication to others.

Website: http://www.stfx.ca
Admissions: http://www.stfx.ca/prospective/generalrequirements.htm
University of Guelph

Located in Ontario and one hour west of Toronto, the University of Guelph offers excellent academic, research and international opportunities without sacrificing the friendliness and comfort of a small community. The university is home to 16,000 undergraduate students and 1,964 graduate students including international students from over 100 countries.

Rated by Maclean’s as the #1 comprehensive university in Canada, the University of Guelph offers a variety of academic programs in arts, science, commerce, technology, engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, and other fields. Many programs offer co-op opportunities that allow students to apply their academic knowledge in practical industry work. Because of the university’s commitment to internationalism, study abroad programs abound including exchange programs with universities in Australia, England, France, India, Latin America, South Africa, USA and other countries.
Admissions

A secondary school graduation certificate, high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for undergraduate admission. Successful applicants will possess excellent grades and additional supporting documents. Students are encouraged to submit International Baccalaureate diplomas, Advanced Placement examinations, SAT scores or Advanced Level examinations. Certain minimum requirements apply to citizens of specific countries. Consult the admissions website for further information.

Students whose native language is not English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting scores from a testing entity such as IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL or by enrolling in the university’s ESL program.

Graduate admission requirements depend on the specific graduate program. Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree (four-year degree) from a college or university. Certain programs may require specific tests such as the GMAT for the Master in Business Administration program. Consult the graduate program website for further information.
Tuition Costs**

Tuition costs vary per academic program. The following estimates indicate a rough average of total tuition costs per semester.

Undergraduate Canadian Students: $2500 CAD / academic semester
Undergraduate International Students: $7500 CAD / academic semester

Graduate Canadian Students: $2,087 CAD / academic semester
Graduate International Students: $4,448 CAD / academic semester

Scholarships are available to Canadian and International students. Merit-based scholarships range from $500 to $6,000 CAD while need-based scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 CAD. Successful applicants will have excellent academic records, high test scores (if applicable) as well as letters of reference.

Peking University

Peking University is a comprehensive and National key university. The campus, known as "Yan Yuan"-- the gardens of Yan, is situated at the northeast of the Haidian District at the western suburbs of Beijing. It stands near the Yuan Ming Gardens and the Summer Palace.

The University consists of 30 colleges and 12 departments, with 93 specialties for undergraduates, 2 specialties for the second Bachelor's degree, 199 specialties for Master candidates and 173 specialties for Doctoral candidates. While still laying stress on basic sciences, the university has paid special attention to the development of applied sciences.

At present, Peking University has 216 research institutes and research centers, and there are 2 national engineering research centers, 81 key national disciplines, 12 national key laboratories.

The university has made an effective combination of the research on important scientific issues with the training of personnel with high level specialized knowledge and professional skill as demanded by the country's socialist modernization. It strives not only for the simultaneous improvements in teaching and research work, but also for the promotion of interaction and mutual promotion among various subjects.

Thus Peking University has become a center for teaching and research and a university of the new type, consisting of diverse branches of learning such as pure and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, and sciences of management and education. Its aim is to rank among the world's best universities at the beginning of the next century.

Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history, with a high reputation in and outside China, owing to the abundant teaching resources and outstanding research level. Peking University now consists of 31 colleges and 14 departments, offering 101 undergraduate programs, 224 postgraduate programs, and 202 doctoral programs.

In 2004, there were over 4000 international students from about 80 countries, including 1825 long-term students and approximately 2,600 short-term students. Among them, there were 1,292 Degree-Seeking students, including those seeking undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree.

12 Most Popular Universities for International Students

(MoneyWatch) American colleges are more popular with international students than at any other time in history.US is most popular destination for international students.
The number of international students attending colleges in the United States climbed for the third straight year, according to the Institute of International Education. Roughly 671,600 international students attended colleges and universities here during the 2008-2009 school year. First-year enrollment jumped almost 16%.

According to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education today, the United States continues to be the top destination for international college students. It remains the alpha dog despite efforts by Australia, Canada and other countries to attract more international students. Great Britain is the second most popular college destination for foreign students with close to 341,800 studying there.

By far, the vast majority of overseas students are coming from Asia. According to the Institute of International Education, 62% of foreign students in this country are Asian. European students make up 13% of the foreign students studying here while Latin Americans (10%) are in third place.

Here are the American universities with the greatest number of international students:

Percentage of School's Total Enrollment

1. University of Southern California 22%
2. New York University 13%
3. Columbia University 26%
4. University of Illinois 16%
5. Purdue University 15%
6. University of Michigan 14%
7. University of Texas 11%
8. UCLA 15%
9. Boston University 16%
10. Michigan state University 10%
11. Harvard University 23%
12. University of Florida 9%

I'll be curious whether the flood of foreign students into this country can continue. We won't know until 2010 what the impact of the worldwide recession has had on the number of international students studying in America this year.

Being able to pay for a first-class education in the United States is a challenge for many international students. Unlike schools in Europe, for instance, which are often free or incredibly inexpensive, American colleges are hardly cheap.

But here's the good news: there are many American colleges that provide international scholarships and need-based aid. You can find a list of schools that offer financial aid and scholarships for international students on a post that I wrote for my other college blog: Generous Colleges For International Students.

The Most Popular Universities

The following institutions are widely recognized as amongst the most popular universities:

Brigham Young University (US)
- BYU has been named the most popular university in America by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on a measurement called yield, which is the percentage of accepted students who go on to enroll. BYU topped the rest of the schools with a 78 percent yield, followed by Harvard at 76 percent and Stanford at 71 percent.

Yeshiva University (US)
- U.S. News & World Report ranks Yeshiva University sixth among the most popular national universities. The article uses yield (the percentage of applicants accepted by a college who end up enrolling at that institution in the fall) as an indication of the school's popularity among students (2010).

University of Nottingham (UK)
- Nottingham is one of the UK's most popular universities among the candidates for admission to undergraduate courses, as measured by the number of applicants per place.
- It was awarded “UK University of the Year” by The Times Higher Awards 2006. Nottingham is consistently ranked highly in the league tables for Higher Education Institutions, published by The Guardian, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Buckinghamshire New University (UK)
- Bucks is in top ten most popular universities. The University has experienced one of the highest percentage increases in applications to UK universities, according to statistics released by the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) (2010). The University saw a 54 per cent increase in applications for full-time undergraduate courses, putting it in the top ten universities for percentage increases in applications.

London Metropolitan University (UK)
- In 2005/06, London Met was ranked third most popular university in United Kingdom for international students.
- It is a fully recognised state university in the UK, recognised by the Privy Council and the Higher Education Funding Council for England.

Kingston University London (UK)
- In 2007, Kingston was one of the top 10 most popular UK universities for undergraduate applications (source: UCAS).
- The Guardian ranked Kingston as the number one among the new universities in London (2006).

Top Veterinary Medicine Schools

Cornell University is ranked top for its Veterinary Medicine programs in the US News & World Report 2008 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine is one of only three veterinary schools in the Northeastern United States, offering programs in veterinary medicine that lead to the degrees of D.V.M., M.S. and Ph.D. through the Cornell Graduate School.

The Professional Veterinary Medicine program at Colorado State University is ranked second best in the nation by US News and World Report and first in the country in federal research dollars.

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is the only veterinary school in the University of California system, ranked joint second nationally. It offers a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, and the world's first Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine degree program. The school has six different academic departments:

* Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology
* Molecular Biosciences
* Medicine and Epidemiology
* Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
* Population Health and Reproduction
* Surgical and Radiological Sciences

Ranking of Top Veterinary Medicine Schools in the US:

1. Cornell University
2. Colorado State University
2. University of California–Davis
4. University of Pennsylvania
5. North Carolina State University
5. Ohio State University
5. Texas A&M University–College Station
5. University of Wisconsin–Madison
9. Michigan State University
10. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
11. University of Florida
12. University of Georgia
13. Tufts University
14. Auburn University–Main Campus
14. Purdue University–West Lafayette
14. University of Tennessee–Knoxville
14. Washington State University
18. Kansas State University
18. University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign
18. University of Missouri–Columbia

18. Virginia Tech/University of Maryland
22. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge
23. Oklahoma State University

Top 10: Best Dental Schools in the US and Canada (Ranking) For 2011

Our readers, practicing dentists, and yes, even everyone here at Top Ten Nation agree that it is improper and unfair to rank dental schools. It is challenging to provide our readers ‘dental school rankings’ because every dental school provides similar education and each dental school has very unique characteristics. For this reason, this list remains debatable; however, our main intent is to provide an overview of which schools are the leaders in their missions and visions, and why they are unique. This ranking of the Top 10 Best Dental Schools involves the amalgamation of multiple metrics and rankings from media sources as well as institutional reports. Our primary intelligence is our student and faculty insiders at dental schools across the United States and Canada. All dental schools in the U.S., Canada, and Australia are ADA/CODA accredited, and therefore are excellent options, and the reader should note that that all dental students graduate with equivalent DDS or DMD degrees.

Top 10 Best Dental Schools in the US and Canada as of 2011

1. Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
This year, the editors tipped in favor of the perennial favorite. A unique feature of the curriculum places pre-doctoral dental students in joint classes with medical students for two years of basic science and pathophysiology. Students at HSDM get an introduction to clinical medicine on the wards of Harvard's academic hospitals. Mentors at Harvard are world-renowned teachers and researchers. The educational experience allows graduates a relatively seamless transition to careers in academics, research, or clinical practice. HSDM students boast one of the highest rates of graduates entering post-graduate specialization programs. History bodes well on HSDM’s side. Harvard Dental is the first ever university-based and university-affiliated dental school in North America. Harvard is a world-class educational institution overall - leading most rankings across the world in broad categories. Harvard leads in integrating new discoveries from the laboratory to transforming such discoveries into a solid curriculum offered to their students. While research is its strength, clinical training is also keeping pace. What about the disadvantages at Harvard Dental? Some students dislike the problem based learning environment and the dental clinics are somewhat problematic for patients in terms of continuing care. HSDM also ranks as the 10th most expensive dental school.

2. University of the Pacific (UoP), Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
A new arrival on our Top 10 List, UoP has always been a top dental school, but with few insiders in the years prior, we were unable to fully report on this top institution. This highly selective and highly rewarding institution is a pioneer in competency-based dental education. UoP Dental is currently the only dental school in the United States that hosts an accelerated three-year DDS program. Despite the three-year curriculum, pre-doctoral students here experience above-average clinical education hours, even in comparison to the traditional four-year programs. On the downside, UoP Dental is ranked as the 6th most expensive dental school. On the upside, sources boast that the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has a pleasant family atmosphere and is consistently ranked as one of the top clinical dental schools in the United States. For more information about UoP, you can read our article on Top 10 Reasons to Attend UoP Dental.

3. University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
UMB Dental (BCDS) boasts one of the most advanced dental education facilities in the world. Completed in October 2006, the brand new $142 million, 12-story building is situated in downtown Baltimore. This is the highest spent on an academic building by the State of Maryland. BCDS has the distinct history of being the first dental college in the world. This school is undoubtedly the pioneer of dental education. Founders Drs. Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris are the “fathers of dentistry.” Most dentists and dental students can recognize these tremendous players in the development of dentistry. Unique post-graduate programs such as experimental pathology to seven of the eight accredited post-graduate residency programs available are offered at this top-tier school. Many of these post-graduate programs have renowned faculty. BCDS researchers collaborate with colleagues from the School of Medicine, the Baltimore VA Medical Center, and the Johns Hopkins University. Overall, undergraduate dentistry here offers excellent faculty, a student population with a strong admission average, constant curriculum innovation, and a solid patient base.

4. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dental School
This relatively young dental school offers a world-class experience for its lucky pre-doctoral students. Faculty in this dental school developed the first digital panoramic x-ray device in the United States. In the last ranking of US News & World Report (1996), this school was ranked #1. A cooperative atmosphere contributes strongly to this dental school's excellence. Junior and senior off-campus clinical rotations enhance the students' exposure to the clinical world of dentistry. The General Practice Based Comprehensive Care Clinical Program uses the model of small group practices, and provides the opportunity for excellent, timely, and relevant training with a deep focus on in-depth patient care. The Dental School at the Health Science Center ranked fourth in publications and 11th in scientific impact among the world’s 760 dental schools from 1998 to 2002. Excellent training and in-depth exposure to advanced aspects of dentistry are sure-fire ways to have a dental school stand above the rest of the crowd.

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), School of Dentistry
UNC Dental School consistently ranks among the nation’s top dental schools and is renowned for its excellent teaching, research, and public service activities. This dental school is one of the top dental schools in the nation due to its strong performance across most benchmarks. State funding, along with university and private support are making possible a new 216,000-square-foot Dental School Building, featuring common areas and state-of-the-art facilities. The new building is due for completion in early 2012. As North Carolina's only dental school, a lack of patients for students doesn't become an issue and UNC Dental's pre-doctoral students have a fantastic clinical experience. Upperclassmen are known to assist new students as they wind their way through the hurdles. Camaraderie, curriculum, research opportunities, and limitless patients make for a great experience at UNC.

6. University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
Dr. Taft, the founding dean of the dental school established the four-year model of dental education in 1901. This later became the national standard of dental education in the United States. As one of the oldest and most well established dental schools in the United States, the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry has earned a reputation for innovation and achievement. This school is a top-tier institution because of the solid education it offers with good reviews and a comparatively affordable tuition. Students report overall high levels of satisfaction. This school also offers separate cubicles for senior students and the Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry located within the campus. Pre-doctoral students can become history buffs as the museum is one of only a handful of dental museums across the world, with over 10,000 exhibits.

7. The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
U of T Dental is the premier research center for dentistry in Canada and is well-recognized internationally. Toronto’s dental school scores strong among dental schools in North America. Only top-tier students are accepted, as admission averages to this dental school are extremely competitive, rivaling and even exceeding top dental schools such as Harvard. Interdisciplinary collaboration runs deep within the students, faculty and the various teaching hospitals of the university. The program offers its students many off-campus opportunities for patient treatment. This large, well-endowed dental school, with a legacy in Canada that can't be beat is as a result, Canada's best, and our Top 7th dental school.

8. University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine (UPenn)

Upenn’s ivy-league dental school is the only World Health Organization collaborating center worldwide devoted to oral infectious disease. A nationally high-ranking school with impressive rates of funding from the NIH, UPenn Dental scores in the Top 10 with its strong medical curriculum and interdisciplinary approach. The medical curriculum is so strong that in fact, since 1930, courses in internal medicine have been offered to dental students. UPenn also boasts a newer clinical facility that opened in 2002 and combined with a sizable patient population, the school certainly provides an enjoyable clinical experience. On the downside, it's the 3rd most expensive dental school on our ranking, it has a relatively larger class size, and dreary dungeon-like classrooms that are still a mainstay at this institution.

9. University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry (UNMC)
Recent renovations ($8.9 million) result in pre-doctoral students at the UNMC College of Dentistry learning and working in a modern, beautiful and comfortable environment. Innovative teaching methodology and research opportunities for dental students help make UNMC a top dental school. Outstanding teachers and smaller class sizes contribute to the quality education provided. Quality education you say? The evidence is clear: UNMC dental students top the country with their National Dental Board Examination scores. The Class of 2010 ranked 4th highest overall in the country in terms of Part I scores. The Class of 2007 ranked #1 (best overall) for Part II scores.

10. University of Washington (UW), School of Dentistry
A strong emphasis on serving rural areas results in pre-doctoral students at UW gaining excellent experience in providing dental care especially for underserved populations. This outstanding dental school consistently ranks in the Top 5 in terms of funding from NIDCR. Pass rates and average scores demonstrate that NBDE Part I and II test takers from this school are among the highest scoring within the country. Excellent training perhaps? In 2007, the WREB (Western Regional Examining Board) passing rate was 100%! UW also maintains a 97.3% pass rate on the WREB since its inception in 1996. A choice of advanced electives for students in their junior and senior years contributes to the strong academic environment. Students also report a high level of satisfaction. The only school of dentistry in Washington State concludes this 2011 ranking of the best dental schools in the US and Canada.


NOTE: Cost of attendance is in our opinion what the astute dental applicant would consider as their primary determinant in applying for - and agreeing to attend - any given dental school. Our editors generally agree that dental applicants are probably wise to pursue in-state (or your most local/provincial) state funded dental school on a priority basis. Readers should note that that these rankings are simply a "road map" to what top-tier dental schools are able to offer to their students. ALL U.S./CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN DENTAL SCHOOLS ARE EXCELLENT INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING AN ADA/CODA ACCREDITED DENTAL EDUCATION. We suggest that dental students consider all aspects of a dental school including, but not limited to cost of attendance, safety of location, and availability of patients before selecting their final choice.

The Preston University Fraud/Scam

All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education. - Sir Walter Scott

I've resided in the United Arab Emirates since my birth. I've seen it develop from a deserted town to a concrete jungle full of skyscrapers. I've also studied here; I completed my schooling as well as my undergraduate studies in Sharjah itself.

I've been acquainted with Preston University since its inception in the United Arab Emirates. Its initial avatar here was an institute known as the Academy of Technologies that had been set up in a building that had previously housed the Center of American Education in Deira. I visited it after completing my O-Levels & was impressed by its initial offering of programs (I was interested in the BSIT program) and requested my mother to enrol me; My mom refused outright......She said I had to do my A-Levels first.

In the meanwhile, the Academy of Technologies underwent some upheavals; It was shifted to Ajman and it's name was "officially" changed to Preston University, Ajman. It gained prominence surprisingly from the launch of its Bachelors in Islamic Studies Program (BAIS) which was then headed by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips. Other prominent scholars such as Riad Ansari, Abdul Qayyum Bastawi and Abdul Majeed Alee Hasan Bapu were also part of its faculty for a while. The department declined after all of these scholars left for various reasons. The head of the department is now Dr. Waseem Ahmed who is regarded by his students as an authority on Tafsir.

The United States of America require that public and private universities acquire accreditation from one of the following bodies (These have been pasted from Wikipedia):
Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools - Commission on Higher Education
New England Association of Schools & Colleges - Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
North Central Association of Colleges & Schools - Higher Learning Commission
Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools - Commission on Colleges
Western Association of Schools & Colleges

Preston is not accredited by ANY of these bodies. If you visit their "official" website, they claim the following:

Preston University is dedicated to delivery of the highest quality educational experience to each of its enrolled students around the world. However, Preston is not accredited by a United States Department of Education recognized accrediting body. The following statements reflect Preston's present legal and academic status.

1. State governments have full authority to control academic institutions and to authorize schools to issue academic degrees and certificates. This control is implemented through the state licensing process. The United States federal government does not authorize nor control degree-granting schools in any way. Preston University is legally licensed by the State of Alabama and is officially authorized to award all levels of post-secondary academic degrees. Those degrees may be recognized at the discretion of employers, governments or other academic institutions, as they deem appropriate.

Well the basic recognition for U.S. Undergraduate degrees is regional accreditation. Apparently. Preston do not have this.

2. In the United States, post-secondary academic institutions have established private associations with the intention to create organizational and procedural standards to ensure consistent delivery of academic programs. These private associations of member schools administer the "accreditation" process in the U.S. Accreditation is a fully voluntary, non-governmental process. All accredited institutions conform to the standards of the accrediting body, thus simplifying the evaluation and acceptance of credits among member schools. The U.S. Department of Education certifies selected accrediting associations to identify the member schools as acceptable for award of federal financial assistance. The federal government itself does not accredit schools, nor does it evaluate the quality of schools.

Accreditation is important since it insures quality and adherence to academic standards. It is also important for the acceptance and transfer of college credit and is also a prerequisite for many graduate programs.

3. Because Preston University is not accredited by a post-secondary school association, many U.S. schools may not immediately accept Preston credits or degrees for transfer into their programs. Aside from academic institutions, most U.S. businesses and many state and local governments will accept the academic credentials of Preston students and graduates.

We’ll see more regarding this later.

4. The Preston University degree is valid and official. The State of Alabama authorizes Preston to issue the degrees, and the state evaluators conduct periodic inspections of the university to ensure Preston adheres to all applicable state laws.

It depends on what they mean by valid and official……..And let’s see what they mean by the authorization of the State of Alabama.

United States History at Stanford University Library

The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin has recently launched a fabulous website designed to expose the holdings of the New York Journal-American photographic morgue, acquired by the center in 1966. The site includes both an image gallery (containing over 900 images) and a database which enables researchers to search the file headings of photo folders within the archive. As the HRC's site notes:

"The photographic morgue consists of approximately two million prints and one million negatives created for publication in the New York Journal-American newspaper. The bulk of the material covers the years from 1937 to the paper's demise in 1966. Earlier decades are represented in the collection, but with decreasing frequency toward the beginning of the twentieth century. Roughly half of the prints are images taken by Journal-American staff. The backs of these prints usually bear the stamped date of publication and a pasted-down clipping from the newspaper. The majority of the other prints come from wire services such as the Associated Press, United Press International, and other syndication entities, and a small portion of the prints are publicity photos from sources such as airlines, public relations firms, movie studios, etc. Many of the prints in the morgue show crop marks and/or heavy retouching with either pencil or ink as evidence of their use in publication"

"Until now, access to the photo morgue collection has been limited, resulting from its uncataloged status. In keeping with the Ransom Center's mission to advance the study of the arts and humanities by preserving and making accessible creations of our cultural heritage through the highest standards of cataloging, conservation, and collection management, the Center has now constructed this website as a portal to the prints in the New York Journal-American photo morgue. It is intended to serve as an introduction to the collection and its imagery and to provide a searchable database of more than 64,000 folder titles by which the prints were organized by the newspaper staff."

TOP UNIVERSITY COURSE USA

1.Harvard university

Master business administration, Master in Architecture , Master of Medical Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Mba/ Md , Master of public Health , etc


2.University of Johns Hopkins

1.Biology, Economics BA , Biomedical Engineering , Biomedical Engineering , M.D. Programs, Computer Engineering BSC, Master of Business Administration , Computer Science MSC, Mechanical Engeering BSC, etc course

3.University of Chicago

1. Master of Business Administration , Executive MBA , Master of Law , Evening mba , Economics phd, Biological Science MSC , etc course


4.Columbia University New York

1.Biotechnology MA, Computer Engineering BSC, Industrial Engineering BSC, Chemical Engineering , Master of Business Administration , Master of Science in Fundraising Administration , Neuroscience, Nursing BSC , Nursing MSC, Master of Science in Actuarial Sceince, etc course

5. Massachusetts of Technology

1. Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering , Bachelro of Scinece in Civil Engineering , Bachelor of Scinece of Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry BSC, Physics , Master of Science in Management , Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, etc course

University of Lincoln

Welcome to the University of Lincoln

Postgraduate study at the University of Lincoln offers a wide range of programmes, high-quality teaching and internationally-recognised research based on a modern campus with excellent facilities - all set in an historic and student-friendly city.

Research is a strong driving force within the University, underpinning teaching and learning, enhancing commercial developments and promoting the activities of academic staff. This is demonstrated by our success in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the growth of our research income and doubling of our research active staff over the last five years. We are renowned too for the high quality of our teaching and learning and received the highest level of commendation for our academic standards and quality of learning opportunities in the most recent institutional audit by the Quality Assurance Agency.

At Lincoln we aim to give an excellent service to our postgraduate students. Our Graduate School promotes and fosters the development of all forms of postgraduate activity and champions the interests of postgraduate students throughout the university.

We offer postgraduate courses and research in the following areas:

• Animal and Equine Sciences
• Architecture
• Art, Design and Conservation
• Business and Finance
• Computing and Technologies
• Criminology, Politics and Policy Studies
• Educational Research and Development
• Engineering
• English, History and Performing Arts
• Forensic and Biological Sciences
• Health and Social Care
• Journalism and Media
• Law
• Management and Marketing
• Psychology
• Sport Science
• Theology
• Tourism

About the University of Lincoln

The University is based in a number of attractive and historic locations. The main campus is located in the centre of the city, on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront. New buildings have been created while old industrial buildings have been transformed into award-winning, modern, student-centred spaces. Over the last decade, more than £130 million has been invested in facilities and resources at the Brayford Pool campus, benefitting postgraduate study. This investment has resulted in high-quality facilities such as the £6 million Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) which boasts a 450-seat theatre and three large studio spaces for performance and rehearsal for high-profile acts to student performances. There is also the award-winning Engine Shed - the Students' Union venue and Lincoln's largest multi-purpose site.

The University of Lincoln is committed to providing modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities that support student study and research needs.

The city of Lincoln

Our main campus is set in the heart of one of the world's great small cities. Steeped in history and culture, Lincoln is a safe and friendly city with lively nightlife and varied cultural activities. Tourist attractions include the internationally renowned cathedral and castle. Lincoln's status as a modern and traditional city combined in one has allowed it to develop a rich variety of arts and cultural venues. There is the £12.5 million museum The Collection: Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire, the Usher Art Gallery, plus a number of other museums. If you are looking for live events and performances, the city houses the Theatre Royal, the Drill Hall and Bishop's Palace.

Sports and Leisure

If your interest is more sporting, Lincoln can offer a wide range of activities; everything from archery, swimming and bowling to football, cricket and rowing. There are several leisure centres for working out, parks for walking or running, and plenty of cycle tracks to be found as well. The University meanwhile, has its own on-site Sports and Leisure Centre providing a range of facilities and plenty or sporting opportunities. These extensive facilities are among the best in the county.

Accommodation

The dedicated Residential Services team offers postgraduates a range of accommodation options including the university's safe, high-quality accommodation complex, Student Village, a university-approved development scheme within easy walking distance of the main campus. Off-campus private sector shared housing is also available.

International Students

The University of Lincoln welcomes students from more than 50 countries worldwide to its diverse student community and inclusive learning environment. It has a well established support service that all international students can access while they are studying. The International Office works alongside all other departments at the university to offer a friendly and personal service which provides advice on areas such as choosing accommodation, scholarships, visas and English Language support.

In addition there is a Lincoln welcome and induction programme for all international students, which includes airport pickup, evening reception/welcome, a tour of the city and a talk and advice session from local services.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public

Commonly known as NC State, NCSU, or simply "State" inside of North Carolina, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle in addition to Duke University in Durham and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The North Carolina General Assembly founded the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now NC State, on March 7, 1887, as a land-grant college. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 33,000 students, making it the largest university in North Carolina. While NC State has historical strengths in agriculture, life sciences, design, engineering and textiles, it offers 115 bachelor's degrees. The university is nationally acclaimed for its academic prestige and commitment to student development. The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, & Public Service is the university's premiere center dedicated to developing cultured students. The graduate school offers more than 100 areas of study leading to 169 master's, 69 doctoral degrees, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
NC State’s colleges collectively offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 65 departments. Explore the colleges below for more information about the academic programs we offer.

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences discovers, teaches and applies knowledge to disciplines that effect safe, affordable supplies of food and fiber, a cleaner environment and better health for people and animals.

College of Design
NC State’s College of Design has a long and distinguished record of producing skilled professionals in design-related disciplines. Its goal is to develop the student-designer’s perception, knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities.

College of Education
The College of Education prepares teachers, administrators, counselors, researchers and analysts for careers in education from K-12 to post-secondary. It emphasizes global cultural awareness and the use of technology for enhanced learning.

College of Engineering
NC State’s College of Engineering ranks among the best in the nation in innovation, research and the number of undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded across traditional and cutting-edge engineering disciplines.

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) provides education, research and extension services in traditional humanities fields like literature, communications and political science. The college also focuses on public policy, global perspectives and other rapidly emerging disciplines such as rhetoric, film studies and digital media.

Poole College of Management
NC State’s Poole College of Management emphasizes innovation management and the commercialization of technology. Its accounting, business management and economics programs are global in scope and the college often participates in the initiatives of other NC State departments, giving students the opportunity to resolve real-world challenges while putting theory into practice.

College of Natural Resources
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) is a world leader in the use and conservation of renewable resources and recognized by many as a leading educator and researcher in forestry, environmental sciences, wood, paper, pulp, parks, recreation, and tourism. CNR believes that nurturing the environment and engineering sustainable products go hand-in-hand with helping communities and enterprises thrive.

College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences includes a number of highly ranked departments that prepare students in the physical sciences and mathematical fields so critical to today’s multidisciplinary world of science. Innovation underpins its instructional methods and has led to many discoveries that improve the human condition and fuel economic growth.

College of Textiles
The College of Textiles is the world’s leading program for textile education. Areas of study range from traditional manufacturing to medical textiles, nonwovens, and marketing and supply chain management.

College of Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine is among the top 5 teaching facilities of its kind in the nation. Through comprehensive classroom instruction, outstanding laboratory facilities and a veterinary teaching hospital, the college provides state-of-the-art medical care while training veterinarians and researchers in the latest technologies and practices.

First-Year College
First-Year College provides incoming students with intense academic and career advising, accompanied by guided exploration of their various academic options. After completing this program, students are able to make careful but confident decisions about their college years, including their intended majors and future career plans.

The Graduate School
The Graduate School is at the heart of the university’s vast research community. It offers programs in more than 100 areas, plus numerous minors, certificate programs and interdisciplinary options. Many of these grad programs are ranked among the nation’s best and combine dynamic research opportunities with an emphasis on collaboration between departments to give NC State graduate students an outstanding education.

Top ten universities in the USA

1. Harvard University...Cambridge, MA ......Costs:2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $38,416
2. Princeton University...Princeton, NJ......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $36,640
3. Yale University...New Haven, CT......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $38,300
4. Columbia University...New York, NY......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,326
5. Stanford University...Stanford, CA......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,201
6. University of Pennsylvania...Philadelphia, PA......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,514
7. California Institute of Technology...Pasadena, CA......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $36,282
8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology...Cambridge, MA......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,212
9. Columbia University...New York, NY......Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,326
10. Dartmouth College...Hanover, NH....Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,437
10. Duke University...Durham, NC......Costs: 2010- 2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,472

There are over 3,200 universities and colleges in the United States. over 2,100 award Bachelor's degrees, while over 1,000 award both undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Mater's or Doctoral) degrees.) Choosing the "right" one for you requires considering many factors:

* Look for an institution that best suits your needs.
* Make sure the institutions are either nationally or regionally accredited.
* Consider the cost, reputation, location, size, admission requirements and programs offered.
* The cost of Study Tuition and fees in USA varies from $5000 to $51,000 (or more) per year.
* The cost of living depends on location. For example States like Washington, California and area around New York is costly.
* In general the cost of living may vary from $4500 to $10000.
* Renting an apartment can vary from $350 to$1000 (or more). Downtown (Chicago) may costs around $1200 for studio while it may be around $400 for Des Moines (IA).
* Grocery is Really cheap (Walmart!).
* It is assumed that students will live in shared Apartments, Live out of Campus and have less Telephone bills and other expenses are at bay.
* Most of (nearly) all expenses Living only not Tuition fees) can be met while working on Campus Jobs. The hourly pay for on Campus jobs Pay from $5 to $15 (sometimes more) per hour.
* Foreign Students can work for 20 hrs per week and 40 hrs per week during summer. Students may be allowed to work out Campus after nine months of their arrival at USA.
* Students receiving any type of AID Like TA/RA/Fellowship or GA don't have to worry about costs. But Students not receiving any AID must come prepared for Tuition fees and Living cost for initial 2-3 months.
* In some Universities TA/RA cover part of tuition fees and not all tuition fee is waived.
* Note that in some universities like University of Missouri, Rolla, Texas at Dallas and University of Texas Arlington there is huge shortage of P/T jobs. So students Planning to go to these universities must either have Scholarships or adequate Funds. Its better to contact current students via email for latest information.
* During 2004-05 aid scene has increased as compared to 2002.
* During year (2002 and 2003) Scholarships were limited in most of the Universities. In some cases students who got scholarships have to face rollback. Aid situation is much better these days as compared to 2002-03.
...The colleges and universities in U.S.A. have been luring millions of young people from all over the world. U.S. graduate programmes offer incentives for outstanding foreign students.


List of Cheap Universities in the USA
1. University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-274-5000
udc.edu

2. California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-951-4000
calstate.edu

3. Austin Peay State University
601 College St.
Clarksville, TN 37044
931-221-7011
apsu.edu

Graduate Requirements for International Students (International Applicants)
-General Admission Requirements
-Official Academic Credentials
-English Proficiency
-F-1 and J-1 Applicants (Financial Guarantee, ASU Health Insurance, Employment)
-Obtaining a U.S. Visa (Citizenship/visa status)
-ICE Information
-International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
-Spoken English for Teaching Assistants (TA)
-U.S. Immigration Information

Requirements for Student Visa

Applicants must have successfully completed a course of study normally required for enrollment, should be sufficiently proficient in English to pursue the intended course of study, should have been accepted for a full course of study by an approved educational institution, and be able to prove that sufficient funds are or will be available to defray all living and school expenses during the entire period of anticipated study in the United States. They should also be able to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer that they have binding ties to a residence in their country which they have no intention of abandoning and that they will return to their home country when they have completed their studies.


How to Apply to the University
1. Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.
3. You can also download application form from university website.
4. Some universities have an on-line application facility.
5. Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements. You should start at least one year in advance to complete the necessary information and documentation. But now a days it can be possible by 2 months if u work fast.....
6. The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.
7. Step by step you've to send money for I-20 Letter (Offer Letter) and some other fees depends on university. Graduate Requirements for International Students (International Applicants) -General Admission Requirements -Official Academic Credentials -English Proficiency -F-1 and J-1 Applicants (Financial Guarantee, ASU Health Insurance, Employment) -Obtaining a U.S. Visa (Citizenship/visa status) -ICE Information -International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) -Spoken English for Teaching Assistants (TA) -U.S. Immigration Information

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Nevena Factory in Leskovac

This post about Serbian Design is about a cosmetic factory that produces my favorite baby products, I use them daily when I bath and change my baby-girl, and every day I'm delighted with the beautiful designed bottles and jars, so that I tried to discover more about these products.(picture from danas.rs)

The factory is in Leskovac, the city that was called the Serbian Manchester (in 19th Leskovac was a prosperous textile-city with 13 factories).
The concrete factory building with the fancy "retro"-style logo looks really cool.

The products have a beautiful design, and what is good, the firm never decided to change it!!

 

 

The firm was established in 1953 and as a state firm produced cosmetics, toiletries, and household cleaning products.
The light blue Kosili products for instance were found in most of the Jugoslavian bathrooms.
I love to use them and I stock up with Kosili products every time I'm in Serbia.
They were sold also in Switzerland in the past (manufactured by Doetsch Grether AG) but not anymore….I wonder why...

 

 

The logo is really stylish and fortunately it hasn't been changed radically…just adapted. I like the idea of the letters N, E, V and A made in the same way but just turned around.(logo pictures from serbianlogo.com)

                           

In 2001 Serbia's Privatisation Agency started to sell 70% of the equity owned by Nevena's employees to a strategic investor and then in 2003 it was sold at a public auction. The Dyes and Varnishes Unit of the company was sold to a Serbian private company from Backa Palanka.

But the cosmetic unit was bought from Bulgarian tycoon Hristo Atanasov Kovacki, one of the richest people in the Balkans and a friend of Sreten Jocic (Joca Amsterdam, member of the Serbian Organized Crime), thanks to poor control by Serbia's Privatisation Agency.

Instead of bringing Nevena Company to former glory, workers need to go on strikes to get paid and one's more Leskovac is about to loose one more working factory.
Mr. Kovacki is known to have ruined as many as 15 Serbian firms until now…about 8000 working places lost..I guess that Serbia's Privatisation Agency must feel really proud for that.

                            

To see the building:

HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA NEVENA AD LESKOVAC

 Đorđa Stamenkovića bb

16000 Leskovac 

The factory has no webpage and the email address is a gmail account...