Since our first classes were held on campus in 1957, UNLV has transformeditself from a small branch college into a thriving urban research institution.Along the way, our urban university has become an indispensable resourcein one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities.
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- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Film
- B.Sc. Graphic Design and Media
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture
- B.A. Music - Recital
- B.A. Photography
- B.A. Sculptural Practices
Humanities (12)
- B.A. English
- Bachelor French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Romance Languages
- B.A. Spanish
Business & Management (10)
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. International Business
- B.Sc. Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Real Estate
Social Sciences (10)
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. History
- B.Sc. International Business
- Bachelor Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
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. Kinesiological Sciences
- B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition Sciences
- B.Sc. Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biological Sciences - Biotechnology
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Health Physics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
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Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- B.Sc. Human Services
- B.Sc. Real Estate
- Bachelor Social Work
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- B.A. Elementary Education
- B.Sc. Secondary Education
- B.Sc. Special Education
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- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine
Journalism & Media (3)
- Bachelor Journalism and Media Studies
Computer Science & IT (2)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Computer Science
Law (2)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
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
UNLV’s diverse faculty, students, staff, and alumni promote community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services.
UNLV is an affordable choice, costing just half the price of the national average. In addition to our low-cost tuition, most of our students benefit from loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs to help pay their college expenses, ensuring an affordable education.
Research
It’s never too early to launch your research career at UNLV. From robotics to genetics and more, our campus provides a wealth of research opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students alike.
Innovative solutions can be found when groups of researchers from diverse disciplines and backgrounds approach complex problems together. UNLV fosters interdisciplinary collaborations through thoughtfully designed dedicated facilities, specialized centers and institutes, and other resources it provides.
Career
We are your source for resume building, interview preparation, and a wide variety of job and internship opportunities to get you started on your path to career success.
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
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
601
2019
601
2018
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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
2019
701
2018
701
2017
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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
745 -2
2019
743 5
2018
748
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
Student services
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) assists incoming and current international students and scholars, and their families, to make smooth transitions at UNLV.
Housing services
Housing and Residential Life facilitates a comfortable residential community through which accommodations, activities, and experiences encourage students to progress toward becoming self-directed individuals.
UNLV is proud to offer campus housing for our students. It is cost effective and lets you live on a floor with students of similar interests, be close to campus resources, and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
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.
ICT services
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the central unit responsible for supporting the academic, research, and administrative aims of the campus through the effective use of technology.
Medical services
The Student Health Center offers fast and convenient access to medical care for UNLV students.The Student Health Center offers the following services to students: treatment of various illnesses and injuries, male and female wellness exams including pap smears and contraception evaluations, physical exams for academic programs and sports participation clearance and immediate first aid.
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.
Sports facilities
UNLV boasts of some of the best collegiate athletic facilities and outdoor locations.
Student clubs
UNLV has more than 350 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that encompass a variety of different interests, activities, and beliefs. RSOs range from social action organizations to socially based organizations, and from religious-based clubs to sport clubs. Whatever your interest, UNLV has the organization to match. You can even start your own! When you join an organization, you're on your way to meeting new people, making memories, building your resume, and leaving your mark on UNLV. Get INvolved today!
Accreditation
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
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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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I liked the freedom to choose my own courses to fulfill the degree, but I also feel like the course could use more relevant courses to choose from
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