The University of Utah is a public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university ranks among the top 50 U.S. institutions by total research expenditures, the 12th most ideologically diverse university in the country. Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous municipality of the state of Utah.
The university is located in a large metropolitan area, but many students live in the neighbourhoods immediately surrounding the university. Salt Lake City has a thriving and vibrant festival culture. Various festivals happen throughout the year, celebrating the diversity of the communities in the Salt Lake Valley. From culture, food, religion and spirituality, to dance, music, spoken word, and film, almost any type of festival can be found, many of which have been ongoing for decades.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.