The University of Iowa (also known as State University of Iowa) is a public research university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs. It offers more than 200 majors, minors, and certificates across 12 colleges in fields including liberal arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, medicine, nursing, law, and public health, and conducts research with annual expenditures exceeding $800 million. The institution serves students, faculty, and staff involved in academic study and research.