Study In Utah - Explore Universities in Utah

Utah is a vast, expansive state in the west of the United States famous for its significant Mormon population. Almost 63% of the state’s population identify themselves as Mormon and the religion’s headquarters are based in Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital.

Southern Utah is defined by its five national parks and beautiful landscapes. This little-populated state offers amazing views, from towering mountains to endless expanses of desert – and that’s before you even set eyes on the Great Salt Lake.
Studying an undergraduate degree in Utah will open your eyes to a world of opportunity.

Study in Utah?

Utah has a number of high quality institutions where you can study an undergraduate course and is a popular destination for international students.

Higher Education institutions may be research universities, or liberal arts colleges. The research universities in Utah are:

• Utah State University
• University of Utah
• Utah Valley University
• Weber State University
• Westminster College
• University of Phoenix
• Neumont University
   

Brigham Young University is one of the largest private universities in the United States, and is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints.

The majority of undergraduate degrees in Utah (and in the rest of the United States) take four years to complete.

Immigration and visas

Before travelling to the USA to study in Utah you will need to apply for a non-immigrant visa.

The most common kind of student visa is the F-1 visa, which entitles the holder to study at any US accredited college or university.

To apply for a student visa for an undergraduate degree in Utah, you will need to fill out an application form (found on the US Embassy website) and send appropriate documentation, such as evidence of financial standing and proof of university acceptance and academic qualifications, as well as possibly attending a visa interview at the US Embassy in your home country.

Accommodation and living costs

Most international and undergraduate students in Utah choose to live in accommodation provided by the universities, as this is the easiest way to get to know fellow students and settle into university life. Most halls of residence in Utah provide undergraduates with furniture, cooking appliances and have places to relax like gyms and cafes.

Some students will choose to live privately in rented accommodation.

What to do next

Do you want to find out more about how to study a degree in Utah? Fill out our Free Application Service and we'll be in touch to help you through the process