Living in Utah
A Place Unlike Any Other
High quality of life in a growing economy
Outdoor adventures all year around
Entertainment, art and history all within a short distance
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake combines the amenities of a large metropolitan area with the ease of a small town. Salt Lake’s symphony, ballet, theatres and film scenes delight audiences year-round. Sports fans thrill to hockey, baseball, and, professional basketball. Outdoor enthusiasts find hiking trails a mere five minutes from downtown. And, no matter which activity you choose, there’s a pub, bistro, restaurant, or café ready to complement the event.
Popular Attractions
Skiing and Snowboarding
Lots of great winter fun is just a short drive from campus.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Features art from around the world, right on the Utah campus.
Downtown
Leonardo Museum, Clark Planetarium, Salt Lake City Public Library, and more.
Delta Center
Professional Basketball, music concerts, and other exciting events.
Great Salt Lake
Beautiful mountain views, a unique salty lake, and herds of wildlife.
Liberty Park
Bike rides, picnics, festivals, paddle boats in the lake, and more.
National Parks
Utah is home to five national parks and seven national monuments, all within a day’s drive from campus. Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon are particular favorites, both in winter and in summer.
Getting Started
Applying to the U
Each department or program determines its own application process and may have unique admission criteria and requirements. Visit the program's website for a link to the application, as well as program-specific instructions and requirements.
Tuition and Fees
The University of Utah rates are roughly half the tuition charged by many public research universities.
Nonresidents certified under the exchange program WICHE may be eligible for in-state tuition rate if they are a resident of one of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WGRP) participating states.
Graduate Housing
Housing choices for graduate students, both single and those with partners and/or children, include on-campus options through Housing & Residential Education and University Student Apartments, as well as off-campus sites. Visit this link for more information about these options as well as various housing resources about the Salt Lake City community, rental listings, transportation, and local school districts.
Residency
Nonresident domestic graduate students may be eligible for Utah residency for tuition purposes after completing 40 credit hours. Visit the Office of Admissions page for more detailed information about residency reclassification eligibility, process, and deadlines.