Today, UVM is a top research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor’s to M.D. programs.
- #401 Ranking
- 105 Bachelors
- 4,125 Academic Staff
- 13,340 Students
- 930 Students (int'l)
- 5,069 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (31)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- BA/BSc Economics
- B.A. English
- B.A. European Studies
- B.A. French
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. German
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.A. Greek
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Latin
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.A. Russian
- BSW Social Work
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
Humanities (27)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. English
- B.A. European Studies
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. Greek
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Latin
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (26)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- BA/BSc Economics
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Genetics
- Bachelor Mountain Science (IDM)
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Plant Biology
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.A. Zoology
Medicine & Health (15)
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Food Systems
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.A. Health and Society
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Public Health Sciences
- B.A. Zoology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- BA/BSc Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.A. Geography
- BA/BSc Geology
- B.Sc. Natural Resources
- BSBA Sustainable Business
- B.Sc. Zoology
Business & Management (11)
- BSBA Accounting
- B.A. Business Analytics
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- BSBA Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Bachelor Public Communication
- BSBA Sustainable Business
Education & Training (11)
- B.Sc. Art Education
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education
- B.S.Ed. Elementary Education
- B.S.Ed. Middle Level Education
- B.Sc. Music Education
- B.S.Ed. Physical Education
- B.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.S.Ed. Secondary Education
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Music
- B.Sc. Music Education
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Agriculture & Forestry (8)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Food Systems
- B.Sc. Forestry
- Bachelor Mountain Science (IDM)
- B.Sc. Plant Biology
- B.A. Zoology
- B.Sc. Zoology
Engineering & Technology (7)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- B.Sc. Food Systems
- BSW Social Work
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.A. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Data Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.S.Ed. Physical Education
Journalism & Media (2)
- Bachelor Public Communication
About
History
- Founded 1791
- Fifth oldest university in New England (after Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Brown)
- First institution of higher education to declare public support for freedom of religion
- First university to admit women and African-Americans into Phi Beta Kappa honor society
- Called UVM for Universitas Viridis Montis, Latin for "University of the Green Mountains"
Research
The University of Vermont is home to nearly 1,200 full-time faculty scholars. From biomedical research to philosophy, from Big Data analysis to musical composition, our faculty members engage daily in the pursuit of meaningful and impactful research, scholarship and the creative arts. Our goal remains to translate what we learn or discover at the university into innovations that benefit all facets of society.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401
2021
401 -100
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
510 -28
2022
482 17
2021
499
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
701 -50
2022
651 -50
2021
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Undergraduates enrolled from 48 states
- 4.2% of undergraduates are international students
- 44 student veterans
- Over 200 student clubs and organizations, including a nationally recognized debate team and a student-run newspaper, radio station, TV station, rescue squad, legal services and many more academic, artistic, musical, cultural, ethnic, political, and religious clubs; 30 service clubs promoting health, literacy, and/or justice
- 56 club sports, some engaged in intercollegiate competition, and around 20 intramural teams
- On-campus students live in 41 residence halls and have access to over a dozen dining facilities
- 40+ theme-based housing offerings where 30% of students reside
Medical services
Student Health Services (SHS) offers basic medical treatment for students. You can see medical professionals such as a doctor, nurse or nutritionist. SHS offers preventative care to help you stay healthy. It also offers care when you are sick. SHS should be your first stop for routine care.
Accreditation
The University of Vermont is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE; formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
Student Reviews
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I think I have learned a lot, despite the inconveniences caused by the present pandemic, my knowledge and skills have increased because I was able to practice first hand with researchers. my way of analyzing problems is more analytical now and I think that for a PhD program is very good. I have always followed a line of study that has been focused on the conservation of...
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I enjoyed the academic aspects, but I wish I chose a school in a city to get some more fieldwork. Not a lot of museums in Vermont.
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I enjoyed attending the University of Vermont. However, schooling in the US is expensive. My professors were very nice and I loved them. Great student/teacher relationship.
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