Study Group facilitates international student access to Towson University's new $175 million Health Professions building

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  • The collaboration will provide international students with unparalleled access to advanced facilities and world-class health education programs in the United States.
  • The fastest-growing public university in Maryland, Towson University's new 240,000-square-foot Health Professions Building marks a significant step in healthcare education, housing nearly all of TU's College of Health Professions programs, including Maryland's only accredited occupational therapy program and the state's second-largest baccalaureate nursing program.

Study Group, a global leader in international education, celebrates its partnership with the prestigious Towson University, which recently opened its state-of-the-art $175 million Health Professions Building. This landmark investment will provide international students with unprecedented access to cutting-edge facilities and world-class health education programs in the United States. Moreover, through its partnership with Study Group, Towson University aims to increase its international student enrollment in its health professions programs. The collaboration will provide comprehensive support services to ensure international students' successful integration into campus life and academic programs.

Melanie Perreault, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Towson University, says, “This transformational space will provide all students the high-tech, high-touch technology they need to become contributing members of the health care workforce. The new building brings together different disciplines to enhance interprofessional education, research and practice.”

Towson University delivers strong health-related educational programs such as exercise science, health care management, health science, and public health with a focus on career preparation, providing 100% of all College of Health Professions students with internship opportunities. The new 240,000-square-foot Health Professions Building represents an even larger investment in healthcare education. It houses nearly all of TU's College of Health Professions programs, including Maryland's only accredited occupational therapy program and the state's second-largest baccalaureate nursing program.

Ravi Singh, Study Group’s Executive Director – Admissions, states, "Our partnership with Towson University opens doors for students to access top-tier health education in the United States. This new Health Professions Building offers unparalleled opportunities for ambitious learners pursuing careers in healthcare. We are proud to facilitate connections between international talent and TU's exceptional programs, fostering a new generation of global healthcare leaders."

The Health Professions Building is the crown jewel in Towson University's ambitious campus-wide expansion. As the fastest-growing public university in Maryland, TU has seen over $1 billion in state investment since 2016, including

  • The new 320,000-square-foot Science Complex, enhancing TU’s research and academic facilities;
  • The 22,000-square-foot Academic Commons within the Albert S. Cook Library to further strengthen TU’s infrastructure for student learning and engagement;
  • The historic Towson Armory building in downtown Towson, home to StarTUp at the Armory, a business engagement and workforce development center with free co-working space; and
  • A 12-story, 130,000-square-foot tower building, expanding the university's downtown footprint.

Along with these investments, the Health Professions Building marks a commitment to learning in state-of-the-art facilities as well as new chapter in international health education at Towson University, offering unparalleled opportunities for students from India and around the world.

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