Burlington, Vermont, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (18)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A./B.S. Economics
- B.A. European Studies
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.A. Greek
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Latin
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. / B.S Psychological Science
- B.Sc. Public Communication
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (16)
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.A. Greek
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Latin
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (15)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A. Biology
- B.A. / B.S Chemistry
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Genetics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A / B.S Physics
- B.A / B.S Plant Biology
- B.Sc. Radiation Therapy
Medicine & Health (12)
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Food Systems
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.A. Health and Society
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Radiation Therapy
- B.A. Zoology
Business & Management (11)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Business Analytics
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Global Business
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Sustainable Business
Education & Training (9)
- B.Sc. Art Education
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education
- B.Sc. Elementary Education
- B.Sc. Middle Level Education
- B.Sc. Music Education
- B.Sc. Physical Education
- B.Sc. Secondary Education
Agriculture & Forestry (7)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Ecological Agriculture
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.A / B.S Plant Biology
- B.A. Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
- B.Sc. Art Education
- B.A. Art History
- B.M. Music
- B.Sc. Music Education
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- B.Sc. Ecological Agriculture
- B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- B.A./B.S. Geology
- B.Sc. Natural Resources
- B.Sc. Sustainable Business
Engineering & Technology (6)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- B.Sc. Food Systems
- B.Sc. Social Work
Computer Science & IT (3)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Data Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.Sc. Physical Education
Journalism & Media (1)
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 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
301
2018
301
2017
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
2020
477 -34
2019
443 7
2018
450
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
2020
571 -40
2019
531 20
2018
551
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
351
2018
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE 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
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall it was a wonderful time with so many great community members. Positive and encouraging atmosphere
Tips for New Students
Arlette rated 2 out of 5 stars
ADVICE FOR NEW ITALIAN LANGUAGE LEARNERS COMING TO PERUGIA Before arriving, be sure to bring with you 2 passport photos for your ID card. There are 2 university buildings you will need to know how to find. The main one is called the Universita per Stranieri, Palazzo Gallenga, on Piazza Fortebraccio 4, on the edge of the old center of town (il centro historico.) When you...
Studied in Burlington, Vermont
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I spent all four of my undergrad years at the University of Vermont, and I only wish I had more time there. I met some of the best friends I've ever had, and there were interesting and smart people everywhere. The city is gorgeous--it has mountains, a giant lake, and the best sunsets ever. Classes were diverse & interesting, although there were a lot that weren't...
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