Worldwide
Destination
Rebels Isn't Just Our Nickname — It's Who We Are.
Beneath the warm desert sun and nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, our 350-acre campus is considered an emerald of the desert. UNLV boasts unparalleled programs in hospitality, entertainment engineering, public policy, and the sciences, to name a few. But beyond the academics and sterling spots on competitive lists, we offer an attitude. Rebels are steeped in the anything-goes, make-it-work culture of Las Vegas — a culture that inspires people to take chances, seize opportunities, and find unconventional solutions to any challenge they care to tackle.
A Carnegie R1 Research University. In the academic world, that's a big deal. We worked hard in the last decade to earn that status, and we're one of only 146 universities in the country that can stake that claim. Plus, we're one of the most diverse institutions in the nation.
Only In
Las Vegas
Our Color Palette Is Neon.
Close your eyes on the Strip, and you can hear the excitement of the crowds and feel the electricity in the air. Las Vegas truly is the Entertainment Capital of the World, with two dozen major resorts lining our iconic boulevard and a bevy of boutique venues downtown. It's become a sports town too with new arenas for the pros in football, hockey, and esports.
Spectacle is an everyday occurrence. We've hosted the National Finals Rodeo, Life Is Beautiful music festival, the Super Bowl, and Formula 1 Racing. And all that is on top of dozens of mind-bending productions and celebrity headliners who now call Vegas home.
Our 24-hour city gives UNLV students access to amazing opportunities they just can't find anywhere else. No other university across the country or around the globe can compete with that!
And oh, did we mention the weather?
Las Vegas is at the forefront of international tourism and the convention industry, with 40.8 million visitors in 2023, and 5.9 million conventioneers alone descending on the city in a year — bringing with them a desire to nurture their industries, launch new markets, and build their workforces.
(Seriously!)
(AKA Quick Getaways)
(and Growing)
"As someone whose majors both revolve around entertainment, Vegas is the epitome of a show-stopping city. I knew the option to be down the street from the Strip was unmatched, and the opportunities that would be available to me had no competition."Darian Fluker, Double Major: Theatre and Hospitality with a Concentration in Meetings and Events; Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Only In
The Mojave
Nature In Its Unspoiled Glory.
Las Vegas may be the heart of it all, but it’s easy to leave the city behind and explore the beautiful desert surroundings — and beyond!
UNLV is minutes from the natural getaways of Red Rock's sandstone canyons, Lake Mead's shores, and the hiking, biking, and snowboarding trails on the mountains that ring our valley. A few hours further up the road will take you into the backcountry of the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park, the star-filled skies of Basin and Range National Monument, and the otherworldly extremes of Death Valley.
Plus, in less than a day's drive, you'll be in Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe, or Salt Lake City. There's no better place to make your base to explore the entire American Southwest than in Las Vegas!
A place of resilience. From the tiniest organisms that live in Nevada's hot springs to the communities that are rapidly expanding, our Mojave Desert has been a perfect lab for learning to thrive in extreme conditions.
"My experience at UNLV so far has been fun and challenging, but most of all, inspiring. I continue to be inspired and pushed to follow my passions no matter what, and to know that the sky is not the limit."Tim Baba, Major: Geology; Hometown: San Francisco, CA
