University of Utah
#501
QS Rank
79%
Acceptance rate
8.5%
Intl. students
$33,000
Tuition/yr
32,000
Enrollment
19:1
Student:Faculty
About University of Utah
Major public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah. Top engineering, business, and sciences.
The University of Utah is a flagship public research university founded in 1850 and located in Salt Lake City. It enrolls over 38,000 students across 18 colleges and nearly 100 departments, and holds membership in the Association of American Universities, a consortium of leading North American research institutions.
The university is particularly strong in computing, engineering, business, and health sciences. The Kahlert School of Computing is nationally recognized, with 92% of graduates securing full-time employment before graduation. The university's proximity to Silicon Slopes, Utah's fast-growing technology corridor home to companies such as Adobe, Qualtrics, and Pluralsight, gives students direct access to internships and industry connections.
Campus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, offering access to outdoor recreation alongside an urban research environment. Salt Lake City is the state capital and a mid-sized city with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to coastal US metros. The university has broken enrollment records for six consecutive years, reflecting sustained growth in academic reputation and student demand.
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Campus & Location
UT
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- The Kahlert School of Computing and the College of Engineering are well-aligned with the STEM fields most Nepali students pursue, and OPT/STEM OPT allows graduates to work in the US for up to 3 years after completing a qualifying degree, a meaningful post-study work pathway.
- Annual international undergraduate tuition and fees are approximately $33,000 for 2026-27, placing the University of Utah at the lower end of the cost spectrum among comparable US public R1 universities, which can reduce total study costs relative to peer institutions.
- International students make up around 8.5% of the student body, and the university's ISSS office provides dedicated support services; though a specific Nepali student association is not confirmed in public data, Salt Lake City has a growing South Asian community.
- The university offers limited merit-based scholarships open to international undergraduates through its ISSS scholarship program, and the Luce Scholars Program, administered through the university, specifically includes Nepal as a placement destination, signalling institutional familiarity with the region.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:
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