Southern Utah University is a public university in Cedar City, Utah, surrounded by national parks. It is best known for business, aviation, outdoor recreation, nursing, education and the performing arts, with low tuition and a strong outdoors culture. Choose it for an affordable public degree near Zion and Bryce Canyon.
Cedar City, United States
Official website: suu.edu
1897 in Cedar City
Within a few hours of seven national parks
Around 15,000 students
$18,000 – $22,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on suu.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Aviation (Professional Pilot)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
National parks on the doorstep — Zion, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks.
Utah Shakespeare Festival, hosted on campus.
Aviation — a professional pilot programme with its own fleet.
Graduates move into business, tourism, aviation and public service roles across Utah and the West.
STEM-designated cybersecurity graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Outdoor recreation alumni work for national parks and tourism operators.
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The campus sits in the centre of Cedar City with residence halls, the library, a theatre complex and sports facilities close together.
Cedar City is a small town of about 38,000 with very low rent, red-rock landscapes and hiking and skiing nearby. Las Vegas is under three hours away.
Form I-20 issued by SUU
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
SUU reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes, including the MBA, cybersecurity, aviation and outdoor recreation, admit for fall (August) and spring (January).
You need an F-1 student visa. SUU issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
The MBA, cybersecurity, aviation and outdoor recreation are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.0.
Yes. SUU offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates that reduce the non-resident rate. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
