Transylvania University is a highly ranked liberal arts college in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. It's a challenging, relationship-rich university with an engaging faculty that encourages community-driven students to achieve personal fulfillment and professional success.
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (12)
- Bachelor Art - Studio Art
- Bachelor Art - Teaching Art
- Bachelor Classics
- Bachelor English
- Bachelor Foreign Languages - French
- Bachelor Foreign Languages - German
- Bachelor Foreign Languages - Spanish
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Religion
- Bachelor Writing Rhetoric and Communication
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- Bachelor Biology
- Bachelor Chemistry
- Bachelor Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
- Bachelor Chemistry - Teaching Chemistry
- Bachelor Mathematics
- Bachelor Neuroscience
- Bachelor Physics
Social Sciences (9)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor International Affairs
- Bachelor Political Science
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Sociology
- Bachelor Sociology - Sociology Anthropology
- Bachelor Writing Rhetoric and Communication
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- Bachelor Art - Art History
- Bachelor Music - Music Education
- Bachelor Music - Music Technology
- Bachelor Music Performance
- Bachelor Theater
Education & Training (5)
- Bachelor Art - Teaching Art
- Bachelor Education - Elementary - P-5 Cert
- Bachelor Education - Middle Grades 5-9 Cert
- Bachelor Education and Social Change
- Bachelor Music - Music Education
Business & Management (2)
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Business Administration
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Bachelor Computer Science
- Bachelor Neuroscience
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Bachelor Education and Social Change
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
History
Founded in 1780, it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country, with nearly 1,000 students. In its early years, Transylvania included a medical school, a law school, a seminary and a college of arts and sciences that educated thousands of the young nation’s leaders in government, business, medicine, law and education.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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Services
Housing services
After your first year, you can choose a residence hall based on your preference for double, single or suite-style living or your preferred activity level.
- Forrer Hall—Four-story building with first-year students. Floors are divided by gender.
- Thomson Hall—Apartment-style living units for upperclass students, with several environmentally friendly features.
- Fourth Street Apartments—45 one- and two-bedroom units for upperclass students.
- Rosenthal Apartment Complex—42-unit apartment complex for male Greek students.
Library services
Transylvania's library is home to more than 100,000 books and periodicals, with access to more than twice that through online books, journals and more. It's been newly renovated to be a comfortable space to study, research, work on group projects or just get away from the daily hustle to read.
ICT services
Transylvania makes it easy for you to stay connected with your classmates, your university records and accounts and the general goings-on on campus. You'll have access to a variety of technology tools and services that will make your college experience more streamlined and efficient. Whether you live on campus, commute or are studying abroad, the IT staff members are here to serve you.
Medical services
Health Services is located in the back lobby of Forrer Hall. A nurse practitioner is on campus Monday through Friday to provide evaluation and treatment for many common health needs. Services include physicals, flu vaccines, allergy shots, smoking cessation, blood pressure checks and more.
Student Life
Campus life
Whether you live in a traditional residence hall, an apartment or one of our suite-style residences, living on campus can be a highlight of your college experience. Your residence halls are minutes away from classrooms and the library—not to mention great restaurants, coffee shops and night spots.
Accreditation
The university undergoes evaluations every seven years to maintain its status with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
Student Reviews
Transilvanya University Brașov Romania
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