The University of Utah is a public research university located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Long history: On February 28, 1850, the Deseret State Legislature led by Orson Spencer chartered the establishment of Deseret University, the first state university west of the Missouri River and the predecessor of the University of Utah. It was forced to close due to lack of funds in 1853 and was renamed the University of Utah in 1892.

Large scale: It has about 35,000 students and 2,417 faculty and staff, 97% of whom have master's or doctoral degrees.

Alliance member: It is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Pacific 12 Alliance, the top research university alliance in North America.

Academic strength

Rich majors: It has 18 colleges and nearly 100 departments, 72 majors and more than 90 research disciplines, covering finance, accounting, education, ballet, drama, medicine, computer science and many other fields.

Advantage majors:

Business school: David Eccles School of Business is one of the first business schools accredited by AACSB, and its business school (graduate) ranks 44th in the U.S. News 2019 business school rankings.

Medical School: Known for its research capabilities, as early as 1982, the University of Utah Medical Center completed the world's first artificial heart transplant surgery, and Professor Mario Capecchi of the School of Medicine also won the 2007 Nobel Prize in Biomedicine.

Computer Science: It has always been regarded as the birthplace of computer graphics, and has the reputation of "the holy land of computer graphics". It is also one of the birthplaces of the Internet. Its School of Computer Science ranks high in the United States, and its game design major ranks first in the United States.

School of Education: School Psychology and Psychological Counseling is the only master's program in Utah recognized by the American Psychological Association; the Department of Education is the only national discipline in Utah and is also the home of the Utah Education Policy Bureau.

School of Law: It is the oldest law school in the United States and the only college in Utah that offers master's degrees in environmental law and natural resource protection law.

Research achievements: It is in the international leading position in research in the fields of biomedicine, materials science, environmental science, etc., and researchers have won numerous international awards such as the Nobel Prize and Turing Award. In 2019, the total research expenditure exceeded US$540 million, ranking 61st among American universities.

Campus Life

Campus Environment: The campus is located in the center of Salt Lake City, covering a large area and beautiful environment. There are many historic buildings on campus, such as libraries and teaching buildings, giving people a solemn and classical feeling. In addition, the campus is backed by the Rocky Mountains, with beautiful scenery, rich sports facilities and cultural activities.

Student organizations: The school has various student organizations and clubs covering art, sports, social and other fields. Students can participate in various activities, make new friends and enrich their campus life.

Part-time opportunities: The school provides a large number of job opportunities for students. Nearly 80% of students get part-time jobs on campus, earning an average of more than US$2,000 per person per year, and part-time jobs outside the school are also very easy to find.

School ranking

Ranked 531st in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

Ranked 115th in the 2024 U.S. News American Comprehensive University Rankings.

Ranked 201-250 in the 2024 Times World University Rankings.

Famous alumni

Including two Nobel Prize winners, 1 Turing Award winner, 1 Lasker Medical Award winner, and Simon Ramo, the "Father of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles", and J. Willard, founder of Marriott Hotel Management Group. Marriott, former U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, and current President and CEO of Procter & Gamble Robert A. McDonald, etc.