Utah Valley University is dedicated to helping our international students succeed. Learn more about why UVU is such a great place for international students and how we support and celebrate our international student community.
The International Student Mentors (ISM) is a student mentoring organization. Each international student is assigned to one of six mentoring groups. ISM mentors plan activities to help acclimate and integrate international students into life and academics at UVU. The ISM is comprised of broad spectrum of international students with varied talents, skills, and backgrounds. If you are an international student and don’t know who your mentor leaders are, please email iss@uvu.edu.
Every year, International Student Services and the International Student Mentors host the annual UVU International Festival. The festival features booths from dozens of countries and globally themed entertainment.
Feel the energy and excitement of a university where students come first and your success is our priority. Learn more about UVU and our academics, campus culture, and resources available to international students.
UVU offers quality education at an affordable price. There are more than 40,000 students enrolled at UVU from over 80 countries as of Fall 2022. With its small class sizes, UVU will give you have opportunities to research with your instructors, engage in community service, and participate in leadership organizations.
Known for its values-based community, UVU’s campus is recognized as one of the safest in the country and is home to one of the world’s largest LDS Institute programs. Utah Valley is also rich in culture and the arts with many local museums and venues for theater, music and other artistic performances.
Within 20 miles (32 km), you’ll enjoy access to rock climbing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, water recreation, and more. UVU is located just 50 miles (80 km) south of Salt Lake City, allowing students to be close to an international airport as well as the history, culture, and outdoor recreation that Salt Lake City offers.
UVU has over 250 degrees for you to choose from to empower you to reach your career goals.
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Many international students choose UVU for its ideal location and variety of job opportunities. One advantage of studying at UVU is that international students are permitted to work on campus as soon as they are registered for classes. According to government regulations, F-1 visa students can work 20 hours each week while attending school full-time and up to 28 hours each week while on their semester vacation.
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Due to the high cost of medical care in the United states, we STRONGLY encourage all international students to carry health insurance while attending school. UVU does not sponsor any particular international student health insurance company, but a quick search will yield several options.
Student Health Services (SHS) is UVU’s on-campus health clinic, which provides low-cost services for UVU students in the areas of medical and psychiatric care, psychological services, learning disability assessment services, and suicide awareness and prevention.
Whether you’re looking for apartments with game rooms and a swimming pool or more quiet and simple living arrangements, you’ll find yourself surrounded by both at UVU. Although there is no on-campus housing, many apartment complexes in the area offer free shuttle services to get you to and from campus. Other housing options are within walking distance of UVU. If you choose to live further away from campus, all students may use their student ID from Campus Connection to ride Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses and other transportation.
Visit the Campus Housing website or call the Campus Housing office at 801-863-8659 for more information.
International Student Housing Guide
UVU’s Athletics programs are a highlight of campus life and a source of school pride for both students and the community. At UVU, we have 13 collegiate sports teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and the only collegiate wrestling team in Utah. There are also student organized competitive sports and more than 25 intramural sports teams for you to participate in.
There are over 100 student clubs at UVU that provide opportunities that complement the classroom experience by promoting student involvement, enhancing leadership skills and preparing students to take on active societal roles within their communities. Visit the Student Clubs website to find a club that reflects your individual interests, hobbies, and goals.
