Drake University

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   The short answer

   Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It suits students who want a broad program range, including professional study in business, education, law, and pharmacy.

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   What you can study

   Students can choose from over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs. The listed subject areas include business, education, law, and pharmacy, and Drake University Law School is part of the university.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s admissions process and check the official website for current entry requirements, deadlines, documents, and any programme-specific rules. The university does not publish all admissions details in a single public summary, so confirm the exact requirements with admissions before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is not published in the available information, so confirm the current cost with the admissions office. Expect living costs in Des Moines to be separate from tuition and to depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this on the official website before applying. Also check visa steps, English-language requirements if applicable, document deadlines, and whether your chosen programme has separate entry conditions.

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   How it compares

   In the United States, where there are 2,515 universities, Drake sits in a crowded higher-education market but stands out for its mix of undergraduate and graduate study and its professional options in business, education, law, and pharmacy. That makes it more focused than a general university with no clear professional strengths, while still broad enough for students who want choice across levels.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.