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University of Nevada, Reno

Nevada, USA

All For Our County

The University of Nevada, Reno (also referred to as Nevada, the University of Nevada or UNR) is a public research university located in Reno, Nevada. Founded October 12, 1874, Nevada is the sole land grant institution for the state of Nevada.

Hands-on Research

Unlike many public research universities, the University of Nevada, Reno offers its students the chance to get up close and personal with highly credentialed faculty, researchers and professionals. Ph.D. professors regularly teach undergraduate students and invite them to research labs or internships.

Classic College Experience

With striking residence halls, beautiful brick and ivy buildings, an involved student government and active fraternities and sororities, the University of Nevada, Reno offers a classic college student experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

A University Dedicated to Your Success

On the leading edge of student success, the University has invested in a $36 million Student Achievement Center to unite and optimize services vital to student success and achievement. The building is scheduled to open in 2016.

Quick Facts

The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. The University of Maine is one of only a few land, sea and space grant institutions in the nation.

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score

Established
1874
School Type
Public
Student
21,657
Tuition & Fees
12,612 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 61 / IELTS 6.0
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
83.9% / 2.0

Programs and Majors

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Information Systems
  • Agricultural Science
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Music
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Community Health Sciences
  • Computer Science and Engineering Degrees
  • Criminal Justice Degrees
  • Ecohydrology
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Physics
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance Degrees
  • Forest Management and Ecology
  • French
  • General Business
  • General Studies
  • Geography
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • History
  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Hydrogeology
  • Information Systems
  • Integrated Elementary Teaching
  • International Affairs
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing Degrees
  • Nutrition
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology Degrees
  • Rangeland Ecology and Management
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work Degrees
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech Pathology
  • Theatre
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Women's Studies
  • Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
  • Master of Arts in Anthropology
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Science in Atmospheric Science
  • Master of Science in Biochemistry
  • Master of Science in Biology
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Biotechnology
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Chemistry
  • Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Master of Arts in Communication Studies
  • Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Master of Arts in Counseling
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Arts in Economics
  • Master of Science in Economics
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education
  • Master of Science in Elementary Education
  • Master of Arts in English
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
  • Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
  • Master of Science in Equity and Diversity in Education
  • Master of Science in Finance
  • Master of Science in Geography
  • Master of Science in Geological Engineering
  • Master of Science in Geology
  • Master of Science in Geophysics
  • Master of Arts in History
  • Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
  • Master of Science in Hydrogeology
  • Master of Science in Hydrologic Science
  • Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
  • Master of Arts in Journalism
  • Master of Judicial Studies
  • Master of Justice Management
  • Master of Science in Land Use Planning
  • Master of Education in Literacy Studies
  • Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
  • Master of Science in Mathematics
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Mining Engineering
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Master of Music (MM)
  • Master of Music, Music Education
  • Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
  • Master of Science in Neuroscience
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health (MSN/MPH)
  • Master of Science in Nutrition
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
  • Master of Science in Physics
  • Master of Arts in Political Science
  • Master of Arts in Psychology, Behavior Analysis Specialization
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Secondary Education
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Master of Arts in Sociology
  • Master of Special Education
  • Master of Science in Speech Pathology
  • Master of Arts in World Languages and Literatures: Spanish Specialization