The University of Utah is the state's flagship public research university, in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. It is best known for computer science, games, medicine, business and engineering, and for a fast-growing tech scene nicknamed Silicon Slopes. Choose it for a research-heavy degree with ski resorts 30 minutes from campus.
Salt Lake City, United States
Official website: utah.edu
#531
Top 5 in the US (Princeton Review)
Member since 2019
Over USD 700 million a year
$26,000 – $35,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$15,000 – $20,000
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 utah.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
10 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (David Eccles School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Game design — a top-5 US programme, with alumni at major studios.
Kahlert School of Computing — a founding site of the internet and of computer graphics research.
Silicon Slopes — Utah's tech corridor, home to Adobe, Qualtrics and many startups.
Campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, with ski resorts 30 minutes away.
Graduates join Adobe, Qualtrics, Goldman Sachs's Salt Lake office, Northrop Grumman and Utah's startups.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Computer science bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 80,000-90,000.
Eccles MBA graduates report median base salaries around USD 100,000.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 1,500-acre campus rises up the foothills on the east side of Salt Lake City, with the medical centre at the top, the engineering and business buildings below and a light-rail line to downtown.
Salt Lake City is a fast-growing metro with a strong tech job market, four-season outdoor sport and moderate rent. Winters bring heavy snow and some of the best skiing in North America.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Utah
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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 1 November 2026 Early Action deadline for fall 2027 that also gives priority for scholarships; applications stay open into spring. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most computing and engineering master's closing between December and March.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August) or spring (January). Most computing and engineering master's programmes also admit for spring, while business analytics, data science and the Eccles MBA are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services 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 book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, business analytics, the Eccles MBA and data science attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades, with an acceptance rate around 85%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the Early Action deadline; need-based aid is not available. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in computing, engineering and the sciences.
