University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research institution with a reputation for rigorous programs of study and global influence. It promotes the well-being of students and staff through everything it does, supporting achievement through personalized education, academic support, creativity, and vigorous research.

The university first offered classes in 1957, and has since grown from a small branch campus into a vibrant, international university. Not only that, but it has taken its place as an indispensable part of one of the United States' most enterprising and fastest-growing cities.

UNLV has more than 30,000 students and 3,500 faculty and staff. The university offers over 300 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree and certificate programs. The university cultivates an environment for academic success. Students are supported throughout their studies and beyond.

An array of research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students strengthens the academic experience and allows students to tackle pressing real-world issues alongside top faculty.

Outside of classrooms, students can take part in over 400 student organizations covering a range of areas of interest. With more than 100 cultural, ethnic, or religious-based organizations, students can meet people of similar backgrounds and find a sense of belonging. While students will enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the city of Las Vegas, there are also numerous natural attractions just minutes away from the campus, such as Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, Lake Mead National Recreation area, and much more.

UNLV is recognized as one of the nation's most diverse campuses for undergraduates, with more than half of its students from racial or ethnic minority groups. UNLV is a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.

UNLV is home to:

• Brookings Mountain West, a partnership between UNLV and the prestigious Brookings Institution.
• The Lincy Institute conducts research focused on improving Nevada's health, education, and social services.
• The Black Mountain Institute promotes discourse on today's most pressing issues.
• The Lee Business School is one of only 189 business schools worldwide to achieve accreditation for its business school and accounting program.
• The College of Education is committed to preparing professionals for diverse educational settings.
• The Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering produces graduates who are well-prepared to find real-world solutions to technical challenges.
• The College of Fine Arts is one of the most rapidly growing and largest fine arts programs in the country.
• The Division of Health Sciences is comprised of the schools of Dental Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Allied Health.
• The Honors College is a selective undergraduate college that offers a unique liberal arts and sciences experience for high-achieving, motivated students.
• The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is a global leader in hospitality research and education.
• The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is developing conscientious, skilled, and engaged lawyers.
• The College of Liberal Arts, the largest academic college at UNLV, offers a rich variety of majors and interdisciplinary programs in the liberal arts.
• The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV strives to improve access to high-quality health care in Southern Nevada.
• The College of Sciences develops students and nurtures faculty who generate knowledge at the forefront of science.
• The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs emphasizes the improvement of the quality of urban life by preparing students for professional practice in each of its disciplines.

Here is a summary of the admission requirements for international students at the University of Nevada:

First-Year

● 3.0 cumulative GPA

OR

● 1120 SAT (evidence-based reading & writing and math)

OR

● 22 ACT (composite score)

Transfer

● 2.5 GPA in 24 or more transferable college-level credits

● Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college-level credits must meet the first-year student admission requirements listed above.

Deadlines for applications:

• Fall First-Year Application: June 1
• Fall Transfer Application: July 1
• Spring Application: December 1

English Proficiency Exams

For general admission to UNLV, international students must provide proof of English proficiency. Test scores must be less than two years old at the time of application.

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test
• IELTS Academic
• PTE Academic Overall
• Duolingo
• ELS
• CEFR
• SAT
• ACT

UNLV English Bridge Program (for students admitted to UNLV academic degree programs)

Through the UNLV English Bridge Program, admitted students can begin their university experience in a unique academically-oriented program designed to enhance their English language skills. An expert team of instructors will help students build confidence in spoken and written English, so they can seamlessly continue with academic coursework to earn their UNLV degree.

UNLV Intensive English Program (English language study for all)

The UNLV Intensive English Program offers non-credit-bearing English content available to international, domestic, and transfer students who are interested in learning English or improving their written or spoken English language skills.

Students enrolling in this Intensive English Program can benefit from a range of dynamic, individually tailored content that places the student at the center of learning. Students being sent from overseas high schools to complete English language study or university learners who need a semester of English language preparation can benefit from this course.

Studying at UNLV can be inspiring and exciting, but there are financial expenses associated with attending the university. As part of their application to UNLV, international students must demonstrate their ability to fund their studies. Limited financial aid is available to international students.

Financial aid for international students primarily consists of scholarships, private non-federal alternative loans, on-campus employment, graduate assistantships, and any financial assistance received from the student's home country.

International students may secure a private non-federal alternative loan with a credit-worthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident who will likely need to co-sign the loan with them. Students must check with the bank they are interested in to determine who can offer the best borrowing terms and conditions.

International students must also determine how an eligible noncitizen can establish federal and state financial aid.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is available to help international students navigate their applications for additional funding support.

The team at UNLV understands that a lot of personal issues can prevent students from achieving the success they are destined for, due to circumstance or the general pressures of academic learning. As such, there are extensive support services in place to allow students to address these issues, manage them, and move past them in a healthy way.

Some of these resources include, but aren't limited to:

• Support for students experiencing homelessness
• Support for students who are having financial difficulties, including provision of food items
• Counselling and psychological services
• Support with childcare
• Affordable, reduced-cost internet services and a technology loan program
• Physical health services

There are also members of staff who are specifically trained in helping international students with issues they may face during their time in Nevada.

On-campus Safety

The safety of students is taken seriously at UNLV, with various measures in place and resources available to ensure that all students are protected during their time on campus.

The university has its own police force dedicated to providing protection and service to the community by ensuring a safe and secure environment conducive to a positive social and educational experience.

They are available to respond to emergencies and provide general safety support. There is also an emergency alert system across campus that students can use to request help, ask for a campus escort, or report an emergency. An official mobile safety app, RebelSAFE, provides UNLV students, employees, faculty, and community members with many features to keep themselves safe, including the ability to get in touch directly with the police force without delay.

Students attending UNLV are given every opportunity to prepare themselves for their future career. This starts in the classroom, with experienced tutors guiding students on the knowledge and skills they'll need to succeed in their future. But there are many other support systems and resources available at the institution too.

UNLV continues attracting top students and faculty, educating a diverse population and workforce, and driving economic activity through innovation, research, and community partnerships.

The top employers of UNLV graduates include some of the biggest corporations in the world, with a list of globally recognized brands including:

• Amazon
• Apple
• Bank of America
• Boeing Company
• Caesars Entertainment
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• Google
• Kaiser Permanente
• Konami
• MGM Resorts International
• NASA
• State of Nevada
• Tesla
• Zappos

UNLV is comprised of 16 colleges and schools with an average class size of 26 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. There are 76 majors, 70 minors, and 10 certificates available to undergraduate students, including new programs in emerging fields. Graduate and professional students have more than 175 graduate degrees and certificate programs available to them. UNLV's programs each have specialized resources, advising, and research opportunities to prepare students for any field.

The university is proud of its R1 research designation. Its programs allow students to jump right into impactful research projects in any of their 45 research centers and institutes, even at the undergraduate level. UNLV professors work on cutting-edge research and are at the forefront of their disciplines. The university's students and researchers collaborate to address real-world problems to improve the lives of local and global communities.

UNLV is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, with 67 percent ethnic diversity within the student body. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the unique needs of all students and ensuring everyone has the resources they need to achieve their academic goals.

UNLV boasts several innovative academic programs, including the following:

Unique Majors and Minors

• Entertainment Engineering & Design Major
• PGA Golf Management Program
• Brookings Public Policy Minor
• Solar & Renewable Energy Minor
• Technology Commercialization Minor
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Minor
• Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

The University of Nevada Las Vegas continues progressing in its Top Tier vision to become one of the nation's premier public universities in research, education, and community impact by 2025.

As part of this mission, the university continues to be involved in ground-breaking research and projects that are at the threshold of new discovery.