University of Nevada, Reno

A degree from this top Carnegie® research university
is your opportunity to rise.

After all, the world is waiting for you.

We are living in a time when the world needs everything you can bring to the table — your knowledge, your passion, your imagination, your energy and your ideas. And it’s time to keep your eyes on the prize — because you have a lot to offer the world.

The world needs your passion.

Through challenges and hardships, you have shown your strength, your perseverance and your resilience. At Nevada, we challenge you to become a leader, advocate and a community builder to make the world a better place.

The world needs your sense of tradition.

Get ready for an authentic collegiate experience. A 147-year history. Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places surrounding a Jeffersonian Quad. Technologically advanced libraries, student facilities and labs, all on a 290-acre arboretum campus.

The world needs your innovation.

Here you'll study with experts like Albert Lee — a leading expert in American music culture — and build close connections with our faculty, studying and learning in a real-world, hands-on environment.

The world needs your sense of adventure.

Reno-Tahoe is a burgeoning tech hub with industry leaders such as Apple, Google, Tesla, Amazon and Switch calling Northern Nevada their home. In addition to our innovative neighbors, Reno is just a 45-minute drive from Lake Tahoe, offering world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, water sports and more.

Are you ready for a world of opportunity?

During today's unprecedented challenges, we're looking to the future, to the students who can lead us through adversity and make the world a better place. At the University of Nevada, Reno, we are committed to ensuring you have the opportunities you need to develop the skills required to leave a lasting impact on whatever profession you pursue.