Building a world-class university takes time. Fortunately, we started in 1874.

University of Nevada, Reno campus
This 2018 view of the University of Nevada, Reno campus from the north shows the Joe Crowley Student Union, the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, the William J. Raggio Education Building, the Nazir Anasari Business Building, the Fitzgerald Student Services Building, and the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
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It starts with you.

Nevada’s first university is built on the belief that your access to education and knowledge will help you solve the world’s most pressing problems and become the person you're meant to be.

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Customize an academic path with more than 460 undergraduate & graduate degree, certificate & minor programs within 12 academic colleges and schools.

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As a land-grant institution, the University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes making a college education a realizable goal for those who apply. Let us help you reach for that goal and become a member of the Wolf Pack family.

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Year after year, the University of Nevada, Reno ranks among the best public institutions for affordability and positive career outcomes. Find out more about tuition and fees.

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About Reno-Tahoe Known as one of America's best small cities, Reno is a burgeoning tech hub that offers an array of year-round activities.

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View of Lake Tahoe emerging above trees in the forest with clouds in the blue sky above the lake

Campus life At the University of Nevada, Reno, history meets innovation. Traditional red-brick buildings from the 1800s sit alongside 21st-century cutting-edge research facilities.

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Students walk on the path in front of the Knowledge Center with the scoreboard of Mackay Stadium visible in the distance

Nevada Athletics The University of Nevada, Reno is a member of the Mountain West Conference with six men's sports teams and ten women's sports teams.

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Nevada Athletics mascots, Alphie and Wolfie, wear jerseys and walk on the track in Mackay Stadium as cheerleaders and fans clap and cheer around them

For today’s students and tomorrow’s professionals to be competitive, we’re developing the talent and technologies required by global, knowledge-intensive industries. These efforts will impact people around the world, prepare skilled workers, develop the next generation of leaders and expand economic growth across Nevada and beyond.

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University news

President Marc Johnson speaks at the podium during the State of the University Address. A live video of him speaking is playing to his right, and the caption reads, 'Higher Education rankings. Wow! The University keeps getting better in serving our students!'

Johnson at 2019 State of the U: 'University just keeps getting better.'

State of the University address, 'Big Goals Achieved – Realizing Our Vision,' included impressive numbers, University updates, a call for understanding and hearty congratulations and thanks to campus community