Founded in 1969, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Lubbock (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Texas. This institution also has a branch campus in Amarillo. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TTUHSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
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Founded | 1969 |
Motto | From here, it's possible |
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Address | 3601 4th Street Lubbock 79430-8305 Texas United States |
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Other locations | Amarillo |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's academic range and degree level offering.
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Click here to explore a list of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center courses and programs, or if they are not available yet, search for them with our search engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) | 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) | 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 4,949 physical volumes, 822 physical media, 39 digital/electronic media and 769 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 43 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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