University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Established in 1879, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Little Rock (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 144-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.