University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university founded in 1957. UNLV serves as a major academic institution in Southern Nevada, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

UNLV is recognized for its programs in hospitality management, law, engineering, health sciences, and business administration. The university plays a central role in the academic and professional development of the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Primary Campus: Las Vegas, Nevada
Additional Locations: Shadow Lane campus (health sciences), Downtown Las Vegas campus, and professional education sites

UNLV offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across multiple colleges and schools.

• Hotel Administration (William F. Harrah College)
• Engineering (Howard R. Hughes College)
• Business (Lee Business School)
• Law (William S. Boyd School of Law)
• Medicine (Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine)
• Education
• Arts, Sciences & Humanities
• Urban Affairs
• Public Health
• Nursing

For complete program listings, visit the official academics page.

Admissions requirements vary by school and program level. Undergraduate admissions review academic records and other qualifying criteria.

Official Admissions Portal: unlv.edu/admissions

For guidance on admissions processes and visa requirements, see the Admissions & Visa Guide.

Tuition varies by residency status and program. Current tuition and fee schedules are published on the official website.

Official Tuition Information: UNLV Tuition Page

For cost planning resources, visit Cost of Studying in Nevada.

UNLV offers merit-based and need-based financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students. Funding options include scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans.

Financial Aid Office: unlv.edu/finaid

Additional scholarship information: Scholarships in Nevada

UNLV enrolls international students across all programs. The Office of International Students and Scholars provides support for visa processing, orientation, and compliance.

International Services: unlv.edu/international

Accrediting Body: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

www.unlv.edu

• UNLV Official Website
• UNLV Admissions
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities