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University of Utah

The University of Utah is a public American university founded in 1850. It is located in the state capital, Salt Lake City. The university is renowned for its innovative approach to education and research. The university offers a wide range of majors.

United States, Salt Lake City
Situated in a picturesque area
Acceptance rate - 79%
Number of students - 32,994 Number of students - 32,994
International students - 4.5% International students - 4.5%
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#58 among US public universities QS UNI 2023
#441 in the world QS World University Rankings
#43 in Mechanical Engineering in the World QS Rankings by Subject

Quick Facts

Situated in a picturesque area Situated in a picturesque area
Acceptance rate - 79% Acceptance rate - 79%
Number of students - 32,994 Number of students - 32,994
International students - 4.5% International students - 4.5%

About University

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, is Utah's premier institution of higher education. Renowned for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the university encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders.
The mission of the University of Utah is to educate people and to discover, improve, and disseminate knowledge. As a major teaching and research university and the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education, the University strives to create an academic environment in which the highest standards of scholarship and professional practice are maintained and where responsibilities to students are conscientiously fulfilled. 70% of freshmen graduate within six years, the highest graduation rate of any public university in the state.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Humantities

23+ programs
Asian Studies Japanese Latin America studies B.A. in Russian B.A. in History Religious Studies Communication Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies: Literature and Culture B.A. in Latin American Studies B.A. in Linguistics Spanish B.A. in Philosophy Latin America studies B.A. in French B.A. Degree in Chinese B.A. in German Classics International Studies Writing and Rhetoric Studies B.A. in Japanese Peace and Conflict Studies Middle East Studies B.A. in Design

College of Mines and Earth Sciences

5+ programs
Mining Engineering - STEM designated Metallurgical Engineering - STEM designated Atmospheric Sciences - STEM designated Geosciences - STEM designated Geological Engineering - STEM designated

College of Engineering

11+ programs
Chemical Engineering - STEM designated Construction Engineering - STEM designated B.S. in Electrical Engineering Data Science Engineering B.S. in Civil Engineering B.S. in Computer Engineering B.S. in Computer Science Games B.A. in Information Systems Biomedical Engineering - STEM designated

College of Social and Behavioral Science

11+ programs
Human Development and Family Studies Political Science Psychology Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Geography Health, Society, and Policy Sociology Anthropology Consumer and Community Studies Economics Environmental and Sustainability Studies - STEM designated

David Eccles School of Business

9+ programs
B.S. in Entrepreneurship Finance Operations Management Business Administration Information Systems B.A. in Management B.A. in Marketing Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations B.A. in Political Science

College of Science

5+ programs
Mathematics (BA) - STEM designated Physics Chemistry (BA) - STEM designated Biology - STEM designated Applied Mathematics - STEM designated

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 01 Apr, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 01 Dec, 2024
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 15 Jul, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 01 Dec, 2025
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 15 Jul, 2026
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Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 01 Apr, 2026
Open Apply

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.0

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

ACT
Overall Score

18

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

80

Pearson PTE

58.5

Duolingo

90

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of Utah

1

Complete your online application

International first-year applicants must pay either a $55 application fee or a fee waiver if the fee is due to financial hardship.

2

Activate your electronic ID

Within one to two days of submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your electronic identification (what we call NetID), which will allow you to access the status of your application.

3

Please check your application status and email inbox to ensure your application is complete.

Some applicants may be asked to provide additional information, such as a new transcript, proof of English language proficiency, or an explanation of academic performance, before an admissions decision is made.

4

Wait for a decision on your admission

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Most applicants will receive a decision within four weeks of submitting a complete application with all required materials.

5

Check your application status online or your email for updates and next steps.

The university will first notify you of your decision by email and then send you a printed official acceptance packet, which usually arrives by mail two to three weeks after admission.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$32,978/year
Includes academic materials
Books, teaching materials, supplies and equipment
$1,100/year
Personal/miscellaneous expenses
$6,200/year
Transport/Travel
$1,600/year
Nutrition
$8,289/year
Scholarships
• Utah Academic Scholarship - Non-Resident • Utah Flagship Scholarship - Non-Resident • The Eccles Business School Undergraduate Merit Scholarship • President's Scholarship Non-Resident

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Crimson Lagoon

World-class facility

• Museum of Fine Arts

World-class facility

• Sports facilities

World-class facility

• Kingsbury Hall

World-class facility