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Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University, Dallas United States

Southern Methodist University

World University Rankings
Global Rank #1001

Overview of Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university located in Dallas, Texas. It is known for its strong academics and vibrant campus life, making it a top choice for students seeking a well-rounded education.

Faculty and Academic Excellence

SMU boasts a highly qualified faculty, with many professors who are experts in their fields and dedicated to student success. The university offers a wide range of degree programs in various disciplines, including business, engineering, humanities, and sciences.

Key Departments and Research Achievements

SMU is renowned for its research accomplishments in areas such as engineering, computer science, and economics. The university has received numerous grants and awards for its cutting-edge research projects, contributing to advancements in various industries.

Notable Programs and Distinctive Features

Some of the standout programs at SMU include the Cox School of Business, Dedman School of Law, and Lyle School of Engineering. These programs are known for their rigorous curriculum, exceptional faculty, and strong industry connections.

Graduate Outcomes and Reputation

SMU has a stellar track record of producing successful graduates who go on to excel in their respective fields. The university's strong alumni network and reputation for academic excellence have earned it recognition as a top-tier institution in the United States.

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Rankings

University Rankings by Region

Rank: #1001

Sustainability Rankings

Rank: #1101

World University Rankings

Rank: #1001

World University Rankings by Subject

Rank: #551

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Programmes

Bachelor(107) / UG(107)

Arts and Humanities(28)

  • • B.A. in Art
  • • B.A. in Art History
  • • B.A. in English
  • • B.A. in Environmental Engineering Specialization
  • • B.A. in Foreign Language - French
  • • B.A. in Foreign Language - German
  • • B.A. in Foreign Language - Spanish
  • • B.A. in History
  • • B.A. in Philosophy
  • • B.A. in Religious Studies
  • • B.S. in Environmental Engineering - Premedical Specialization
  • • B.S. in Environmental Engineering Specialization
  • • BS in Environmental Engineering
  • • Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Media
  • • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance
  • • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts
  • • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a Specialization in Acting
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Brass and Woodwind Instruments
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Guitar Performance
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Organ Performance
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Percussion Performance
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Piano Performance
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in String Instruments
  • • Bachelor of Music - Major in Voice Performance
  • • Bachelor of Music in Composition
  • • Bachelor of Music in Music Education
  • • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering/Bachelor of Science with A Major In Mathematic

Business and Management(16)

  • • B.A. in Advertising - Strategic Brand Management Specialization
  • • B.A. in Advertising - creative specialization
  • • B.A. in Economics
  • • B.A. in Markets and Culture
  • • B.S. in Economics
  • • B.S. in Economics - Finance Applications
  • • BS Management Science BS Mathematics Dual Degree
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration With a Major in Accounting
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Finance
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in General Business
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Marketing
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Real Estate Finance
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Risk Management and Insurance
  • • Bachelor of Science with a Major in Management Science

Engineering and Technology(35)

  • • B.A. in Civil Engineering Specialization
  • • B.A. in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Specialization
  • • B.A. in Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • • B.S. in Civil Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - BS Math Dual Degrees
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - BS Physics Dual Degrees
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Bio-Medical Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Communications and Signal Processing Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Engineering Leadership Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Microelectronics and Photonics Specialization
  • • B.S. in Electrical Engineering- BS Math Dual Degrees
  • • B.S. in Engineering Specialization
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Specialization
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Premedical/Biomedical Specialization
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.S. in Mathematics
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.S. in Physics
  • • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business Administration
  • • BA in Computer Science
  • • BA., Computer Science
  • • BS Civil Engineering
  • • BS Computer Science
  • • BS in Computer Science - Pre-Med
  • • BS., Computer Science
  • • BS., Computer Science Pre-Medical Spec.
  • • Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
  • • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics (Dual Degrees)
  • • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science with a Major in Physics
  • • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • • Bachelor of Science, Management Science (BSMS)
  • • Bs in Electrical Engineering - Bio-Medical Engineering Specialization

Life Sciences and Medicine(3)

  • • B.A. in Biological Sciences
  • • B.A. in Psychology
  • • B.S. in Biological Sciences

Natural Sciences(16)

  • • B.A. in Geology
  • • B.A. in Numerical Mathematics Specialization
  • • B.A. in Operations Research Specialization
  • • B.A. in Pure Mathematics Specialization
  • • B.S. in Environmental Engineering
  • • B.S. in Environmental Geology
  • • B.S. in Environmental Science
  • • B.S. in Environmental Science- Premedical Specialization
  • • B.S. in Geology
  • • B.S. in Geophysics
  • • B.S. in Numerical Mathematics Specialization
  • • B.S. in Operations Research Specialization
  • • B.S. in Pure Mathematics Specialization
  • • B.S. in Statistical Science
  • • Bachelor of Arts in Physics
  • • Bachelor of Science in Physics

Social Sciences and Management(9)

  • • B.A. in Advertising - Digital Media Strategy
  • • B.A. in Anthropology
  • • B.A. in Political Science
  • • B.A. in Sociology
  • • B.S. in Anthropology
  • • B.S. in Sociology
  • • Bachelor of Arts in English with a Creative Writing Specialization
  • • Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts
  • • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Master(84) / PG(84)

Arts and Humanities(16)

  • • Master of Arts Program in English Literature
  • • Master of Arts in Art History
  • • Master of Arts in Religious Studies
  • • Master of Fine Arts
  • • Master of Fine Arts in Acting
  • • Master of Fine Arts in Design
  • • Master of Music in Composition
  • • Master of Music in Music Education
  • • Master of Music in Music History
  • • Master of Music in Performance - Harpsichord
  • • Master of Music in Performance - Orchestral Instrument
  • • Master of Music in Performance - Organ
  • • Master of Music in Performance - Piano
  • • Master of Music in Performance - Voice
  • • Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
  • • Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

Business and Management(3)

  • • Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution
  • • Master of Arts in Economics
  • • Master of Arts in Law and Economics

Engineering and Technology(30)

  • • M.S in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Structural Engineering
  • • M.S. in Civil Engineering
  • • M.S. in Civil Engineering + MBA
  • • M.S. in Datacenter Systems Engineering
  • • M.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • • M.S. in Electrical Engineering + MBA
  • • M.S. in Environmental Engineering
  • • M.S. in Environmental Engineering + MBA
  • • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering + MBA
  • • M.S. with a Major in Datacenter Systems Engineering
  • • M.S. with a Major in Manufacturing Systems Management
  • • M.S. with a Major in Telecommunications and Network Engineering
  • • M.S. with a Major in Telecommunications and Network Engineering + MBA
  • • Master of Arts in Design and Innovation
  • • Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunications and Network Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Engineering Entrepreneurship (MSEN)
  • • Master of Science in Engineering Management
  • • Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)
  • • Master of Science in Information Engineering and Management
  • • Master of Science in Information Engineering and Management (MSIEM)
  • • Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Management
  • • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Software Engineering
  • • Master of Science in Systems Engineering
  • • Master of Science: Systems Engineering (MSSE)

Life Sciences and Medicine(1)

  • • Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Natural Sciences(6)

  • • M.A. with major in Sustainability and Development
  • • Master of Arts with a Major in Sustainability and Development
  • • Master of Science in Applied Science
  • • Master of Science in Environmental Science
  • • Master of Science in Geological Sciences
  • • Master of Science in Operations Research

Others(22)

  • • DE., Software Engineering
  • • Doctor of Engineering, in Engineering Management (DEEM)
  • • Environmental Health and Compliance
  • • Global and Sustainable Development
  • • M.A. in Design and Innovation (MADI)
  • • M.S. in Applied Science
  • • MS., Computer Science
  • • MS., Computer Science + MBA
  • • MS., Security Engineering
  • • MS., Software Engineering
  • • MS., Software Engineering + MBA
  • • Master of Laws in Taxation
  • • Master of Science, maj: Operations Research (MSOR)
  • • Master of Science, maj: Operations Research (MSOR) + MBA
  • • Master of Science, maj: Systems Engineering (MSSE)
  • • Ph. D., Computer Science
  • • Ph.D in Applied Science
  • • Ph.D with major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
  • • Ph.D. with a Major in Electrical Engineering
  • • Ph.D., Operations Research (PhD OR)
  • • Smart and Resilient Infrastructure

Social Sciences and Management(6)

  • • Master of Laws
  • • Master of Laws for Foreign Law School Graduates
  • • Master of Music in Theory Pedagogy
  • • Master of Science in Security Engineering
  • • Master of Science: Operations Research (MSOR)
  • • Master of Science: Operations Research (MSOR) + MBA

MBA (1)

Others(1)

  • • Executive MBA

PHD(1)

Arts and Humanities(1)

  • • Doctor of Ministry Program

University Information

Admission

Bachelor

TOEFL: 90+
SAT: 1330+
IELTS: 6.5+
Duolingo English Test: 115+
PTE Academic: 60+

Master

IELTS: 7.5+
TOEFL: 100+
Duolingo English Test: 110+

Students & Staff

Total students

10,184

UG students: 69% PG students: 31%

International students

887

UG students: 28% PG students: 72%

Total faculty staff

981

Domestic staff: 91% Int'l staff: 9%

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$12,050

(Approx. amount)

Food

$3,480

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$1,090

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$4,900

(Approx. amount)

Campus Locations

Southern Methodist University Campus

Primary Campus

6425 Boaz Lane

City: Dallas Country: United States Code: US Region: Americas Subregion: Northern America