Universities in the countryside
If being in a big city is not for you, there are so many great universities in the countryside to consider. We can help.
Study close to nature
Many students go to university and want to continue or learn a new outdoor pursuit. This may be a water sports activity like surfing or kayaking, hiking. Or a winter sport like skiing and snowboarding. Below we look at a few options of universities in the countryside. A rural university close to nature will allow you to explore new territory and pursue outdoor activities in beautiful areas.
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Universities in the Countryside - Case studies
MCI Management Center, Innsbruck, Austria
MCI Management Center offer a range of business, management, society, tourism, technology and life science degree courses. It is located at their campus in Innsbruck, Austria. They offer programmes from Bachelor’s to Master’s, PhD and executive education level. The university is ranked top 25 in the world for its business programmes. The Innsbruck Tyrol region in Austria, is about a close to nature as you can get. Idyllic Tyrolean villages where you can hike and bike in the summer and snowboard or ski in the winter. Pretty little villages straight from the chocolate box that are picture postcard.
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is located in picturesque British Columbia. It is one of the best universities in the countryside. TRU offer a wide range of courses. They are aimed at students wanting to do degree courses, learn trades and at graduate programmes. TRU students come from a wide range of nationalities. With over 90 countries represented. Kamloopsif a growing university city, located where two rivers converge. It is in the heart of indigenous Canadian communities. Outdoor activities are wide ranging, from canoeing, to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Bike trails and hiking are summer activities. The scenery is mountainous and the city is also a arts and cultural centre.
Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland Community College (PCC) is a rural university located in Oregon, on the west coast of the USA. The key selling point with PCC, is the flexibility of the education on offer. Students often do two years at PCC and then transfer to another university to finish their degree. The 2+2 model is very popular in the USA. The reason for this is it allows more flexible and a cheaper degree option for students. What does Portland offer nature lovers?
Whilst Portland itself is a large city, it is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, with Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens being two key features in the area. There are a wide range of national parks on your doorstep to explore, with stunning scenery and an abundance of wildlife.
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