Our mission is for UNLV’s diverse faculty, students, staff, and alumni promote community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services.
- #601 Ranking
- 107 Bachelors
- 1,143 Academic Staff
- 26,176 Students
- 1,047 Students (int'l)
- 14,920 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- We stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, promote health, and enrich the cultural vitality of the communities.
- Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.
- UNLV continues to rise in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates.
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (32)
- B.A. Art History
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Film
- B.Sc. Graphic Design and Media
- B.L.Arch. Landscape Architecture
- B.Sc. Urban Studies
Business & Management (19)
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.A. Economics
- B.S.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- B.S.B.A. Finance
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
- B.Sc. Human Services
- B.Sc. International Business
- B.Sc. Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
Humanities (19)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Romance Languages
- Bachelor Service-Learning Honors
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. University Honors
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Health Physics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition Sciences
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Service-Learning Honors
- B.A. University Honors
Social Sciences (14)
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. International Business
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.S.W. Social Work
- B.A. Sociology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- B.Sc. Athletic Training
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
Education & Training (8)
- B.Sc. Elementary Education
- Bachelor Research and Creative Honors
- B.Sc. Secondary Education
- B.Sc. Special Education
Engineering & Technology (8)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Medicine & Health (8)
- B.Sc. Health Physics
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition Sciences
- B.Sc. Public Health
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Geology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Urban Studies
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- B.Sc. Human Services
- B.S.W. Social Work
Law (2)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
Since its first classes were held in 1957, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has undergone an amazing transformation — from a dusty outpost on the south edge of town to a thriving urban research institution. Along the way, thanks to its innovative frontier spirit, UNLV has kept pace with one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities.
Education
Our vision is that by 2025, UNLV will be recognized as a top tier public university in research, education, and community impact.
Research
From creating community partnerships and advancing student achievement, to promoting research, scholarship, and creative activity, we work hard to achieve our goal of becoming a top 100 American research university.
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
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601 200
2022
801 -200
2021
601
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701 -200
2021
501
2020
501
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
871 -47
2022
824 -10
2021
814
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.
Services
Housing services
UNLV has reached the top of U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. After two years in second, UNLV is now in a three-way tie for first in the publication’s Best Ethnic Diversity category. It’s a reflection of our Southern Nevada community and a factor that elevates the value of a UNLV education. As the nation becomes more diverse as a whole, companies increasingly will look for employees who can lead diverse workforces.
Library services
UNLV Libraries participate in the articulation and assessment of student learning; provide direct instruction to students; partner with classroom faculty on course and assignment design; and intentionally create co-curricular learning experiences.
Student Life
Campus life
Located minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, and just a short drive from numerous attractions, our 350+ acre campus is at the heart of this thriving city.
Come visit and tour UNLV’s beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities. You will hear a little campus history while learning more about the student experience, campus life, and academic departments.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
My department was phenomenal and has some very prestigious researchers. From my courses and advisor, I gained valuable insight and experience that will really help me as I move forward with my degree. The university is very "up and coming" and there have been many improvements in my three years there, particularly with supporting postgraduate research. The new medical and...
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