The University of Nevada, Las Vegas strives to be one of the nation's leading urban universities by providing students an excellent education at a reasonable cost whose faculty mentors students and produces relevant, first rate and internationally recognized research.

Since its founding in 1957, this university has grown rapidly, expanding both its academic programs and its facilities. At the undergraduate level, students may earn degrees in more than 69 subjects. Graduate students can choose from more than 59 degree programs. All UNLV programs are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Located in south-central Las Vegas, UNLV has a beautiful campus with extensive computer, library and residential facilities connected by spacious lawns and walkways shaded by trees and complemented by desert foliage. There are on-campus events that inform and invite student participation on almost on a daily basis.

Surrounding the campus are apartments, restaurants, shopping centers, libraries, hospitals and  all the hallmarks of a modern urban area.

UNLV is integral to the cultural environment of a city which bills itself as the Entertainment Capital of the World. The Master Series features world-class artists and performers, while the Barrick Lecture Series brings some of the foremost thinkers of our time to the campus.