Why Utah?
Looking for a place unlike any other? A place where you can:
Get a quality education without the high price tag?
Work hard and play even harder?
Engage in outdoor adventures all year around?
Experience a range of entertainment, art and history all within a short distance?
Then Utah is the place for you!
Unsurpassed Education
Top 25
for federally funded research in public universities
32,994
students currently enrolled at the University of Utah
880+
significant faculty awards
89%
student retention rate
University of Utah's Mission
The University of Utah fosters student success by preparing students from all backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens. We generate and share new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations, and we engage local and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life. These contributions, in addition to responsible stewardship of our intellectual, physical, and financial resources, ensure the long-term success and viability of the institution.
Our Core Values
STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENGAGEMENT
The U is committed to providing the financial assistance, personalized support, and engaged learning experiences that increase access to the university and facilitate persistence through degree completion.
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXCELLENCE
The U engages in cutting-edge teaching and research that foster inter- and trans-disciplinary innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and knowledge and technology transfer.
COMMUNITY
The U maintains a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and staff, and cultivates meaningful university, neighborhood, city, region, state, and global partnerships.
SUSTAINABILITY
The U contributes to a more sustainable world through research, teaching, and demonstrating best practices in protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment.
GLOBAL VISION AND STRATEGY
The U thinks and acts globally by increasing opportunities for students and faculty to engage in international study, teaching, research, and service.
LEADERSHIP
The U engages students, faculty, staff, and the larger community in conversations that lead to positive transformation at the local, state, national, and global levels.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake combines the amenities of a large metropolitan area with the ease of a small town. Salt Lake’s symphony, ballet, theatres and film scenes delight audiences year-round. Sports fans thrill to hockey, baseball, and, professional basketball. Outdoor enthusiasts find hiking trails a mere five minutes from downtown. And, no matter which activity you choose, there’s a pub, bistro, restaurant, or café ready to complement the event.
Head to the mountains
Salt Lake sits in a large valley surrounded by the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Forming the backdrop to the U. of U. campus, the Wasatch Mountains boast a network of hiking, biking, and running trails a few minutes from campus.
Then there is the world-famous skiing. Seven of the area’s 14 winter resorts are less than an hour's drive from campus, and offer not only downhill and cross-country skiing, but also snowboarding and snow-shoeing. Students get discounts to local ski resorts, including both day and season passes, making it possible for students to take advantage of Utah's world-renowned skiing, even on a student budget.The University offers numerous classes in outdoor activities for beginners and those who want to brush up on their skills, as well as equipment rentals for skiing and other recreational activities.
All within reach
Did you know, Utah is home to five national parks and seven national monuments, all within a day’s drive from campus? Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon are particular favorites, both in winter and in summer. An additional "perk" for students is the Student Life Center, located on upper campus, where students and faculty can take advantage of a wide range of athlectic and recreational opportunites. Gym facilities are free for all members of the University community, and those who want to take advantage of special classes and training opportunities (yoga, aerobics, etc.) can do so for just a few dollars a week.
The time is now!
Applying for the U
Prospective graduate students, including University of Utah seniors, apply for admission through the University of Utah Apply Yourself online application system. Each department or program determines its own application process and may have unique admission criteria and requirements. Visit the program's website for a link to the application, as well as program-specific instructions and requirements. Both the program and the Graduate Admissions Office will review your application.
Tuition & Fees
The University of Utah offers a high quality graduate education at a very affordable price. Please visit the tuition webpage for current information regarding tuition and fees. The University of Utah rates are roughly half the tuition charged by many public research universities.
Some graduate programs charge an additional tuition differential to enhance their programs. Please contact the respective department or program for additional information.
Nonresidents certified under the exchange program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) are exempt from nonresident fees when pursuing selected areas of study. Contact your department for more information about WICHE.
Graduate Housing
Housing & Residential Education is able to support a limited number of graduate students in two housing locations: Lassonde Studios and Downtown Commons*. Graduate students need to maintain continual enrollment throughout the academic year and summer.