The University of Utah - Kaplan US Pathways

Founded in 1850, the University of Utah is a public university with approximately 28,000 students and is located in scenic Salt Lake City, the state capital of Utah. The University's campus has a park-like setting and stretches into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where it once served as the host of the Winter Olympic Games in 2002.

The University of Utah offers a wide-range of academic departments including top ranked business administration and engineering programs, as well as a Noble Peace Prize winning biomedical engineering department. The school also boasts a competitive athletics department with top 20 NCAA college football, basketball, and volleyball programs, and encourages diversity through art and culture with its many student clubs and on campus resources.

Why study at the University of Utah?

• The University of Utah is ranked #63 in the US among the top public universities and ranked #126 among all US national universities by US News and World Report

• Ranked #57 among Best Undergraduate Business Programs and #64 among Best Undergraduate Engineering programs by US News and World Report

• Ranked #84 among top Worldwide Universities by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings

• Over 70 undergraduate programs available covering a wide range of majors from arts and sciences to business and social studies.

• Students who successfully complete their Global Pathways program at the required level are guaranteed progression to the Sophomore year of a Bachelor's degree program at University of Utah.

• On campus housing is available in clean and large dormitory style rooms.

• Access to state of art on campus facilities including a world-class library, fitness centers and recreation facilities, and free wireless internet through out the entire campus.

• The University of Utah was chosen to host the Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Olympics, where they built on campus a 16,000 person indoor arena and 40,000 person outdoor stadium that is now used for the university's highly competitive sports teams.

• Salt Lake City has a very reasonable cost of living and the University is located in a safe and beautiful environment
  

Academic Pathways Programs at University of Utah:

Kaplan International Center's Global Pathways Program is your first step toward a degree from the University of Utah.

This innovative program is your opportunity to experience life at a top American university while preparing for your Bachelor's degree. The Kaplan Global Pathways Program at the University of Utah offers specialized areas of academic study along with intensive English language training.

Undergraduate Bachelor's Program: Undergraduates will study with Kaplan Global Pathways for 3 semester terms earning 36 university credits. Kaplan Global Pathways courses integrate English lessons with academic coursework in an American classroom. Once you meet the graduation requirements, you'll be admitted to one of University of Utah's Bachelor's degree programs as a Sophomore.

Programs Fees and Dates:

Total Price for Three Terms: $23,800*
All Global Pathways students will take 12 credit hours in the first term. Students may take courses (with approval from the academic advisor) with the credit hours ranging from 12-16, and have the hours and any special fees for these courses covered by the initial tuition paid.  If a student’s number of hours exceeds 16, the student owes non-resident tuition for the additional hours above 16, and all of the special fees.

The following housing options are available to our Global Pathways students:

On Campus Dormitory: Live on campus in the student dormitories with local Americans and access to the University of Utah housing office and cafeteria, which was once used to host Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

• Fully furnished double rooms with shared bath.
• 12 Meals a week included
• Free Wireless Internet
• Access to laundry and dining facilities
• Access to free on campus transportation
• Access to free local public transportation (15-20 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City).
• Minimum Age: 17

Homestay: Live with a local host family, so you can practice your English and experience American culture, while you study on your program. 

• Fully furnished single and double rooms with shared bath.
• Breakfast and dinner daily.
• Near public transportation (30-45 minutes to campus).
• Minimum Age: 17

Accommodation Options:

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