NationStates Jolt Archive

It's the Nationstates College Circuit! Here we circle the world of NS, taking a look at the major universities and colleges that each nation has to offer! All you need to do is simply describe your top university (or universities), talk a bit about the student population, majors, campus life, and whatever else you feel like. Maybe you'll decide on another school by the time you're done looking.

Edit: School logos and/or image headers are fine to add in, but size-wise, keep them around the same size as the national flags (10 kb or less) so the page doesn't get cluttered. And if you're going to post larger pictures (IE: campuses) please link them

Note: This is the non-AMW version for me

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School: University of Asano at Caimen
Other names: UAC, UA Caimen
Mascot: Knights
School motto: "Only through discovery, do we better the world."
School fight song: "Defend the right, Knights"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 23,000
University chancellor: Dr. Edmund R. Ichigata (PhD and alumni)
Scheduling system: Quarters
Annual average tuition cost: 10,000 (USD)
Popular/impacted majors: Essentially everything at UAC is impacted (save for a few liberal arts and philosophy majors), but UAC is known mostly for producing graduates in law-related fields, medicine, and communications.
Major sport: American-style football (UAC is currently in second place following a disastrous loss to the Kanazawa University Tigers at the end of last season). Other sports teams to note include the university's baseball team, lacrosse team, and women's softball team.
Party ranking: UAC was recently ranked by Geronian College Guide as the number 7 party school in Geronia. The largest college-endorsed event is the yearly Green Games (put on by Lambda Kappa Pi) although other fraternities, sororities, and clubs are known to host unsanctioned events.
Main Events: Green Games (May 15-20), Homecoming (November 26), Big Game (UAC vs. KU), Knights Day
Campus description: The University of Asano at Caimen is a public university in the top-ranked University of Asano prefecture system and is located in the capital of Caimen. UAC was founded in 1894 and was allowed to continue in place through the Bandurian occupation (due to the efforts of Geronians who lobbied for continued higher education for Geronians). Currently UAC occupies the prestigious first rank in the national selection system. Prestigious alumni include President Edward Choi, Foreign Minister Yoshio Takanobu, music idol Hiromi Kenko, and other such illuminated personalities.

School: Joe Gibbs University (Nicksia, Benatar)
Other names: Gibbs U
Mascot: Redskins
School motto: "A student without integrity or honour shortchanges himself."
School fight song: "Hail to the Redskins"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 37,540
University chancellor: Dr. Isaac Chambers
Scheduling system: Semester
Annual average tuition cost: In-state: $1,700; Out of state: $3,700
Popular/impacted majors: Government and politics; English; history; Pacitalian.
Major sports: Football (soccer) and Gridball (Sarzonian name for as American football).
Party ranking: 16th.
Campus description: Joe Gibbs University in Nicksia combines the features of urban life in Sarzonia's largest city with a rich cultural heritage including art, history, science, and political discourse. Its student newspaper, the Crier is widely considered the paper of record for universities throughout Sarzonia. Just kilometres from Nicksia Harbour and the USS Constitution exhibit, JGU is rich in tradition and heritage.

School: After-Military Advancement University
Other Names: Education U
Mascot: Soldier with Rifle: Trigger-Happy Terry
School Motto: "Stay in Class or get Shot."
School Fight Song: National Anthem
National Rank: 2
Total Student Body: 54,329
University Chancellor: Ruler of Zactarn Prime: Darth Vaclavious
Scheduling System: Year = 1 quarter 5 quarter minimum
Annual/average Tuition cost: 38,765 USD Credits
Popular Majors: Geography, Sports, MILITARY is #1 101
Major Sports: Football, War Games, Death Ball (Rugby with way less rules.)
Party Ranking: 1
Descriptin: Spaceships patrol skies and soldiers on gorund add color when they fire their laser rifles at the students of this grey bleak school. Inside they party and mostly learn about the Military and most play Football (american by the way) or deathball.

Here's for my Uni which can be enrolled at http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=461507

School: University of Novacom Institution (Abbreviated to Uni)
Other names: Uni
Mascot: The Prophet
School motto: "It is not the destination, but the journey that matters"
National rank: 1
Total student body: over 5 million
University chancellor: Professor Askunal Kenjal
Scheduling system: Segment
Annual average tuition cost: Varies course to course, Averages roughly at 2,000 Novons (Negotiable however it does exclude accomodation and other costs, however free transport is included)
Uni Publications: Buzz Word (Weekly Magazine), Students Speak out (daily newspaper), Piecring the Veil (A popular conspiracy magazine) and several others, for further information contact the Student Union switchboard at 02733 0889 270 000 888
Primary Segment Commencement Date: 8th September (Freshers week commences 1st September and is highly recommended)
Popular/impacted majors: Uni with it's prodigous intake rate offers over a million courses, many of these are highly popular, these include Law Doctorates, Novacom History, Novan, Ancient History, Computing, Genetics, economics and many many more in numbers truly to great to detail briefly.
Major sport: Uni does not have a true "major" sport instead prefering to forward as many sports as possible, however the primary amongst these are ones that include pursuits like Mountain climbing orienteering and other more rigorous outdoor pursuits.
Party ranking: As Uni is the only University in Novacom, however on a collosal scale with capus' everywhere it is the first and only one on such a list
Campus description: Uni has several hundred Campuses all around the Novacom homeisles, several of which are also historic sites, elements of the Novesia and Trigunel Campuses are widely regarded as the oldest University Campuses in existance. THe Campuses contain an extensive array of support facilities in addition to the actual mainline Uni Facilities, The "main" Campus is located at Novesia and covers over 10 square miles in itself, all Uni Campus follow the instantly recognisable Novan Architectural feel and are well designed to allow ease of use for transit and also to maximise learning potential.

School: Virginia City Polytechnical University
Other names: Virginia City Tech,Va City Tech
Mascot: Hokies
School motto: We teach The Future
School fight song: "Hokie,Hokie,Hokie"
National rank: 16
Total student body:37,000
University chancellor: Bob Sagget
Scheduling system: Quarters
Annual average tuition cost: 22,000
Popular/impacted majors: Computer sciences,Sports Journlism,
Major sport: They Haven't lost a game on the Gridiron in 10 years,we also have a half way decent Mens Baskettball team
Party ranking: 5
Campus description: set in the farm area in the southwest of Ladd,a very picturesque setting for a University

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School: University of Northern Geronia
Other names: UNG
Mascot: Roosters (however they are often referred to as the "Cocks" or the "Fighting Cocks")
School motto: "Light tomorrow's torch on today's fire."
School fight song: "The Rooster March" (referred to by certain students as "The Cock Walk")
National rank: 7
Total student body: 25,000
University chancellor: Steven J. Jackson
Scheduling system: Semesters
Annual average tuition cost: 17,000 (USD)
Popular/impacted majors: Business related fields, liberal arts, and film
Major sport: American-style football is popular (UNG is ranked 6th in the nation), but the school is mostly known for basketball with its #1 ranked team defending the National University Athletic Alliance's title. UNG's marching band, the self-proclaimed "Brass Cocks," are also well-known, having taken top honors in competitions three years running.
Party ranking: UNG was recently ranked by Geronian College Guide as the number 2 party school in Geronia. It's location in the small town of Idenwild in the north of the country, gives it an ideal location for partying and other events.
Campus description: The University of Northern Geronia is a private college founded in 1925 by private businessman, Shigeru Sawayama. Encompassing a medium-sized space within the college town of Idenwild, UNG is a regional powerhouse university, leading the educational statistics for the northern prefectures.

School: Dominion University
Other names: DU, The U.
Mascot: Silverhawk
School motto: "Reaching beyond..."
School fight song: "Band of Brass"
National rank: 1 (civil college)
Total student body: 50,000
University chancellor: Dr. Curtis Montgomery (PhD and alumni)
Scheduling system: Semesters
Annual average tuition cost: 10,000
Popular/impacted majors: Dominion University turns out graduates with majors from every field of study and of every kind.
Major sport: Again, due to the major size of the university, all of the sports are considered major. Their sports of pride however, are basketball and football in which they are both currently ranked second.
Party ranking: The Dominion University was ranked fourth in party schools on a per capita basis, but first in party schools overall.
Campus description: Founded in 1506, the University has always turned out the best and brightest of the generation. The campus is immense with thousands of buildings and facilities that cover an area which is in parts a lovely seculded sector, while in other parts it is a city campus on the blocks of the capitol (city). Statues of the famed alumni can be seen everywhere, towering over the campus.


School: The Military Academy
Other names: The Forge
Mascot: Spartan
School motto: "Never say die."
School fight song: "Fight!"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 10,000
University chancellor: Commander Elliot Wes
Scheduling system: Quarters (year round)
Annual average tuition cost: None
Popular/impacted majors: Anything military related.
Major sport: Their basketball team is the one of the prides as it is currently 17-0; though a tough game against The U is coming up on the schedule. The real pride of the Forge is their football team who is 20-0 after recently destroying the number 2 ranked "Silverhawks" of the U, 83-3. They are going to be defending their 13th straight championship title soon.
Party ranking: 100th. It is a strict military school where partying is rarely accepted except after a sporting event.
Campus description: The buildings are quite imposing in their architecture and there are few if any gardens or flowers. Also quite imposing is the full military base that constitutes half of the academy grounds.

School: Raven corps Bio-tech University
Other names: N/A
Mascot: A raven
School motto: Its all for the money
School fight song: Mortal combat theme
National rank: 1 ( only one)
Total student body: 500,000
University chancellor: Dr. Jason von Gragh MD, PHD,
Scheduling system: Semesters
Annual average tuition cost: 20,000
Popular/impacted majors: bio-tech warfare and bio-tech genetics, Human genetics, Human Anatomy.
Major sport: NONE
Party ranking: NONE.

School: Skitso Central Academic Academy
Other names: SCAA, Central
Mascot: Nomads
School motto: "Providing Tommarow's Education Today..."
School fight song: Mighty"
National rank: 1 (Owned and Operated by the State)
Total student body: 62,000
University Dean: Dr. Herman Goerring
Scheduling system: Tri-Mesters
Annual average tuition cost: It is free to all students. All is provided by the State.
Popular/impacted majors: SCAA Provides Majors and Minors in the fields of Computers, Teaching, and Egineering.
Major sport: American Football and Soccer. They rank third and second respectively.
Party ranking: The Dominion University was ranked fourth in party schools on a per capita basis, but first in party schools on overall.
Campus description: Founded in 1975 it is a reletively new school. The main building houses all Offices for the Administration. Near the Main Building is the Felix Gernea and Ben Ferkoner Buildings housing the dorms. The classes are in the next building over called the Lilian Loiler Building to house all classes. Nearby apartments are also available and many students take advantage of them. The main plaza has two statues. One is a old Nomad man. While the other is an Factory worker. They signify the heritage and proud goverment of the nation.

School: University of Mandragora
Other names: U of M
Mascot: Cheetah
School motto: "Praegestio semper, nunquam defectus." (Always exceeding, never failing)
School fight song: "Glory to the Superior"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 319,113 (Spring 2006)
University chancellor: Signora Sorina Gambofona
Scheduling system: Trimestered (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug)
Annual average tuition cost: Pacitalian students D2'850 for two semesters; international students D3'330 for two semesters
Popular/impacted majors: Medicine, physics, journalism, geography, political science and history
Major sports: Football, ice hockey, basketball, cricket
Party ranking: 14.
Campus description: Modern architecture mixed with centuries-old Gothic inspiration, the main campus sprawls over hills and down valleys, a city unto itself. Founded in 1724.

School: The Glorious Imperial University of Nickograd
Other names: GIUN
Mascot: Tigger the Physcho Ferret
School motto: "Strength, Discipline, Deviousity"
School fight song: "Der Nicksyllvanian Lied"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 100,000
Scheduling system: Quarters
Annual average tuition cost: Free (Only top academics are accepted)
Popular/impacted majors: Engineering, Science, Military, Law, Administration. Liberal arts classes do not exist
Major sport: Dodgeball, Paintball, Lasertag
Campus description: Classified

Party ranking: The Dominion University was ranked fourth in party schools on a per capita basis, but first in party schools on overall.

ooc: you forgot to change the party ranking when you copyed mine.

School: Juliana State University
Other names: JSU
Mascot: Drago the Dragon
School motto: "Straight and True"
School fight song: "Straight and True"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 50,000
Scheduling system: Semester
Annual average tuition cost: 20,000/ Paid by military for select majors
Popular/impacted majors: Aerodynamics, Political Science, Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, and Military Science
Major sport: American Football
Campus description: Located in central Juliana, JSU is located at the historic campus built inside Juliana Castle. The twelve colleges each reside in it's own tower, with the student center and administartion in the main part of the castle

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School: Walker Heights Academy
Other names: Walker Heights
Mascot: Legionnaires
School motto: "In victoria." (In victory)
School fight song: "Victory, Legionnaires"
National rank: Not part of the civil college system
Total student body: 12,000
University chancellor: Brigadier General Yoshiro Mori
Scheduling system: Semesters (year round)
Annual average tuition cost: 5,000 (partially supported by state)
Popular/impacted majors: Walker Heights is a military academy therefore all curriculum is mandatory
Major sport: Walker Heights is the dominant regional football force, having held the Academy Crown for six years running. The annual game against GMU is said to have the same ferocity as the Liberation War.
Party ranking: Walker Heights is strictly disciplined, partying and social activities are banned on campus; cadets are expected to fraternize off-campus and only during pass nights.
Main Events: Academy Initiation Day (September 1), Graduation (July 6th), annual Academy Crown game against GMU (December 12)
Campus description: Walker Heights Academy is located in the eastern section of the country. As a multi-purpose military academy, the school is subdivided into three separate colleges (Army College, Navy College, Air Force College), each focusing on a different service segment. Cadets who satisfactorily complete the four year course at Walker Heights graduate with an automatic officer's rank.

School: University of Layarteb at Layarteb City
Other names: ULLC
Mascot: Falcon
School motto: "Intelligentsia. Fortuna."
School fight song: "The Imperial March"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 30,000
University chancellor: Dr. Mitchell O'Flannery (PhD History)
Scheduling system: Midterm
Annual average tuition cost: 54,300 (USD)
Popular/impacted majors: ULLC hosts a variety of majors in many campuses as well as doctorate programs and graduate school. Virtually all majors have a major impact and influence upon the Empire. The most popular majors are: English, Political Science, Philosophy, and History.
Party ranking: Ranked 150th in the nation
Main Events: University of Layarteb Games
Campus description: ULLC is inside Layarteb City and it consists of 18 separate buildings, many of them in excess of 18 stories.

*bumped for curiosity*

Hmm, I donno why, but the pics wont work. Tried on a couple sites, and they wont work, WTF?!

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School: University of ViZion
Other names: UV, UniViZ
Mascot: Babu the Babu
School motto: "Honor. Pride. Education. University of ViZion."
School fight song: "March, ViZion! (March on to Victory!)"
National rank: #1
Total student body: 256,000
University chancellor: Harold Arvy (PhD and alumni)
Scheduling system: Quarterly
Annual average tuition cost: 9,000 USD (In ViZion); 42,000 USD (Out ViZion)
Popular/impacted majors: Art, Engineering, Business, Languages, Literature, Design, Science, Medicine, Law, Computer Science, Technology, Military.
Major sport: American-style football, football, baseball, lacrosse, rugby.
Party ranking: #2 in ViZion Collegiate Guide, #1 in College Guide 101 run by college students across ViZion.
Campus description: UniViZ has six campuses across ViZion. The largest, ViZion City campus, has over 60,000 students, the majority of which live on campus or in the near-by UV-owned apartments.

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School: International College of Study
Other names: ICS, International College
Mascot: Rex the Eagle
School motto: "Education the World, Student by Student."
School fight song: "Onward we go!"
National rank: #3
Total student body: 21,000
University chancellor: Jack Mowry (PhD from UV)
Scheduling system: Trimester
Annual average tuition cost: 42,000 USD
Popular/impacted majors: Politics, Art, Engineering, Business, Literature.
Major sport: American-style football, football, baseball.
Party ranking: #14 in ViZion Collegiate Guide, #18 in College Guide 101.
Campus description: The ICS campus is located in downtown ViZion City on a relatively small, but none-the-less beautiful school piece of land. ICS owns a number of near-by apartments in which all ICS students are required to live at.
*NOTE:*: ICS has had 2 successful RP's, but both were a looooong time ago on the old forum. Soon after ViZion gets settled, I will likely be opening a 3rd character RP for a new year at the ICS, which I will link in here.

School: Helghan Military Academy
Other names: HMA
Mascot: N/A
School motto: "For Helghan!"
School fight song: "National Anthem"
National rank: 1
Total student body: 4,000,000
University chancellor: General Lente - Supreme Leader of The Helghan Army
Scheduling system: Semester
Annual average tuition cost: H$60,000
Popular/impacted majors: Military/Warfare, Social Studies, Politics
Major sport: War Games, Martial Arts, Paintball
Party ranking: 1.
Main Events: Graduation (Earth Date: June 9), Military Day (Earth Date: September 10)
Campus description: The Helghan Military Academy is strict and best chosen for new military recruits, who begin their first Semester at age 12 or 13. The Academy is located outside Helghan (the capitol) and is gaurded by nearby military bases.
In the school, the teachers (Military and Political people) teach students strongly about all three majors. For Military/Warfare, students learn realities, conditions, etcetera in wartime, and are trained during the semesters; Social Studies teaches about foreign culture and political basis and about historical wars on Earth; And Politics teaches how much the Military plays into politics, Helghast politics, and why politics have a meaning to the state.
The sports are usually granted for studies and free time.