About the University of Utah
Why study at the University of Utah?
Students from around the world choose to study at the University of Utah in the United States. Here are some of the reasons why, including the beautiful location, the highly-ranked programs, and the exciting campus.
Salt Lake City:
Growth, culture, and adventure.
As the capital city of the state of Utah, Salt Lake City is full of excitement. International students love the growing city’s energy, international culture, and outdoor fun all year round.
Academics:
A top university in the world.
According to the Center for World University Rankings, the University of Utah is ranked the 66th top university in the entire world (2016). So if you want to succeed, start here at the University of Utah.
Student Life:
Diverse, accepting, and exciting.
Discovering new things is easy at the University of Utah. You can meet students from more than 130 countries, explore beautiful Salt Lake City, and find entertainment without even leaving campus.
1 U.S. News & World Report, 2021.
2 The Best Schools, 2016.
3 Reuters, 2016.
4 Great Value Colleges, 2016.
5 Livability.com, 2016.
2 The Best Schools, 2016.
3 Reuters, 2016.
4 Great Value Colleges, 2016.
5 Livability.com, 2016.
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I wanted to study international studies at a university with a diverse student body. As I researched colleges, I found the University of Utah and thought it a good choice. Salt Lake City seemed like a comfortable and safe city to live in as well.”