The University of Utah or UTE was founded in 1850, the University of Utah is one of the best in the nation at creating startup companies based on student and faculty research. This is indicative of the innovative and industrious thinking found across campus and in classrooms. It’s this broad spectrum of diverse academic pursuits that contributes to the intellectual energy experienced on campus. With 17 colleges and schools and nearly 100 departments, one would be hard pressed to find a subject matter not taught at the U – over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. It serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world.
The University shares a long and close relationship with the Ute Indian Tribe, because both the State of Utah, and the land on which the University reside, is the historic homeland of the Utes. The University has proudly used the “Ute” name through the years with the permission of the Tribe, and the Tribe derives significant pride and benefit from the U’s use of its tribal name. Both the U and the Tribe understand the importance of encouraging, inspiring and supporting tribal youth to lead healthy lives and pursue their educations.
The University of Utah uses the name “Utes” for its sports teams, as it has done with full support of the Ute Indian Tribe since 1972. The University, as the flagship of higher education in Utah, takes pride in carrying the name with understanding and respect toward our state’s namesake people. This website was created to encourage the entire U community—students, faculty, staff, fans, alumni, supporters—to learn more about the Ute culture, heritage and the history of our region. Ute history is Utah history so that we can all be “Ute Proud.”
UTE also evoke culture that is the bedrock of Utah’s history and its namesake. Few Utah fans are of Ute descent, yet we align with them each time we use the phrase to display our institutional loyalty. In April 2014, the Ute Indian Tribe recommitted its support for the use of the Ute name. In turn, the U has committed to increase recognition of the rich human history of our state and recognizing the many ways Native American tribes in Utah continue to strengthen our communities.
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (USA)
Located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders.
Whether it’s lectures, concerts, museums, gardens, or Broadway-quality theatre, campus is chock full of exciting things to do nearly every day of the year. Attractions include the Natural History Museum of Utah, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theatre, Red Butte Garden, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
The Campus Shuttles keeps the university community moving through accessible routes and schedules.
- Shuttle service is available Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. — depending on the route.
- There is no regular weekend service.
- Shuttles are available to the general public at no additional charge.
- Any route changes and detours will be updated on Twitter .
School & Faculty
- Architecture + Planning
- Business
- Cultural & Social Transformation
- Dentistry
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Health
- Honors College
- Humanities
- Law
- Medicine
- Mines & Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Science
- Social & Behavioral Science
- Social Work
