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University of Arkansas System

UA System Arkansas · Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

The University of Arkansas System is the flagship public university system of the Natural State, spanning twenty campuses and divisions—including the flagship University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, and the statewide Division of Agriculture. Leading the nation in poultry science, agricultural economics, supply chain analytics, and nanomedicine, the UA System powers Arkansas's knowledge economy.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1871
Student Population
70,000+
International Ratio
6%
Academic Staff
4,000+
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Little Rock · Arkansas's Comprehensive Land-Grant & Medical Higher Education System. The University of Arkansas System is the flagship public university system of the Natural State, spanning twenty campuses and divisions—including the flagship University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, and the statewide Division of Agriculture. Leading the nation in poultry science, agricultural economics, supply chain analytics, and nanomedicine, the UA System powers Arkansas's knowledge economy.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Applications processed through constituent system universities (Fayetteville, Little Rock, Fort Smith, Monticello, Pine Bluff, UAMS). Holistic review of GPA and secondary coursework. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates across UA System campuses. Priority fall admission February 1, 2027; Regular rolling admission closes July 15, 2027.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt

President of the University of Arkansas System
UA System Administration

Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt is President of the UA System and a chemist specializing in analytical chemistry, laser-based separation science, and statewide university...

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Dr. Charles F. Robinson

Chancellor of the University of Arkansas and Professor of History
Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Charles F. Robinson leads the flagship campus in Fayetteville, researching African American history, race relations in the American South, and university ac...

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Dr. Cam Patterson

Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
UAMS Administration and Department of Medicine

Dr. Cam Patterson is a cardiologist and researcher studying angiogenesis, ubiquitin-proteasome molecular pathways in cardiovascular biology, and rural health sy...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with University of Arkansas System. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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