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The University of Utah is located on a picturesque campus in Salt Lake City, in the western part of the United States. At Utah, we place a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation and quality of life to help create global leaders.
Why Utah
The University of Utah offers 100+ undergraduate degrees, including highly ranked programs in entrepreneurship, business, engineering, law, education and gaming design.
- #43 Best Business Program—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
- #61 Best Undergraduate Engineering Program—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
- #40 World’s Most Innovative University—Reuters, 2016
- #25 Best School of Computing — CSRankings, 2019
- #1 Gaming Design Program—Princeton Review, 2016
- #44 in Top Public Schools—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
- $500+ million in research funding
- 963,760 square feet of research space
Get Involved, Get Engaged
- 600+ student organizations, including the Diversity in Business Society and the Women’s Soccer Club
- Campus culture includes the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and multiple music and theatre venues
- Free public transport for University of Utah students
Salt Lake City: Growth, Culture and Adventure
The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is located in the gorgeous western region of the United States and known for its quality of life and double-digit job growth. Students love the city’s energy, international culture and outdoor recreation activities.
Named the #2 Best State for Businesses and Careers by Forbes (2018), Utah is home to many major employers, including eBay, Delta Airlines and Goldman Sachs.
Weather and Climate
Salt Lake City features hot, dry summers and rainy springs. Winters range from cool to cold, with snowfall common between November and April.
What to Do in Salt Lake City
- Explore the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
- Go skiing at five world-class ski resorts less than an hour from campus.
- Visit Temple Square and watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
- Participate in the Utah Pride Festival or the Living Traditions Festival.
- Experience world cuisines in the Central City neighborhood.
As an international student enrolling at a select U.S. News Global Education school, you will have access to exclusive programs and services.
To make your transition as easy as possible, our enrollment counselors set you up for success with:
Application Assistance
- Streamlined application process
- Assigned counselor
- Major/field of study guidance
Pre-Arrival Guidance
- Visa interview help
- Prep webinars & checklists
- Help with required forms
Campus Transition
- Airport welcome
- Student & parent orientation
- Cultural group outings
Academic Support
- Classes for your academic level
- English-language & ESL help
- Tutoring support
Career Growth
- Career Accelerator Program
- Internship assistance
- Job search help
Architectural Studies
Design
Urban Ecology
Note: Fall-only intake
Accounting
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Information Systems
Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Education
Special Education
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Material Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Art
Art History
Ballet
Film and Media Arts
Modern Dance
Music
Theatre (B.A.)
Theatre (B.F.A.)
Athletic Training
Health Promotion and Education
Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Recreational Therapy
Speech and Hearing Science
Asian Studies
Chinese
Classics
Communication
Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies: Literature and Culture
English
French
German
History
International Studies
Japanese
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Middle East Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Russian
Spanish
Writing and Rhetoric Studies
Pre-Law
Atmospheric Sciences
Geological Engineering
Geoscience
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nursing
Pre-Pharmacy
Applied Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Anthropology
Consumer and Community Studies
Economics
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Ethnic Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
Healthy, Society, and Policy
Human Development and Family Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Note: All programs are offered with degree options B.A. and B.S.
Social Work
Ethnic Studies
Gender Studies
Dates & Costs
For the latest application dates and program costs information, please visit utahglobal.utah.edu.
Entry Requirements
International Direct (2 Semesters) |
Academic Accelerator (2 Semesters) |
Extended Accelerator (3 Semesters) |
Pre-Sessional English (1 Semester) | |
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Academic background | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
English Language minimum requirements |
IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 80 Pearson Versant 69 Password 6.5 |
ELTS 5.5 (no sub-score below 5.0) TOEFL 68 (no sub-score below 14) Pearson Versant 50 (no sub-score below 42) Password 5.5 (no sub-score below 5.0) |
IELTS 5.0 (no sub-score below 4.5) TOEFL 60 (no sub-score below 12) Pearson Versant 45 (no sub-score below 37) Password 5.0 (no sub-score below 4.5) |
IELTS < 4.5 TOEFL < 50 Pearson Versant< 40 Password<4.5 |
Additional test requirements | No SAT / ACT required |