Utah Tech University's

Polytechnic Education

What is a Utah Tech University Education?

A Utah Tech University education means active learning within all academic disciplines. Our human-centered approach to problem solving prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Students learn through our hands-on education and authentic industry experiences that cater to diverse abilities.

 

ELEMENTS OF A UTAH TECH EDUCATION

CAREER READY

We prepare students for rewarding careers and enriched lives through personalized and engaged learning experiences such as internships, clinical experiences, co-ops, program advisory boards, industry partnerships, and workforce pipelines.

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ACTIVE LEARNING. ACTIVE LIFE.

We provide personalized and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful lives. active

COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

We are closely connected to our community and focus on shaping students through industry partnerships and experiential, civic, and service learning.

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VALUE

We offer a quality education with more than 200 academic programs at the most affordable university tuition cost in Utah.

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INNOVATION

We embrace a human-centered approach to problem solving through innovation, technology, and collaboration while incorporating cutting-edge learning practices across all disciplines.

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OPEN & INCLUSIVE

We are an open-access institution that promotes inclusivity through personalized services, diverse teaching methods, and access to open educational resources.

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Why is Utah Tech expanding its hands-on learning focus?

Utah Tech University is the only institution of higher learning in the U.S. that welcomes all students to experience the hands-on, career-preparing education that a polytechnic institution provides. Our 275+ programs offer transformative experiences across all disciplines – humanities, arts, education, health sciences, business, and STEM – with the most affordable university tuition in Utah. Our students make, create, and innovate in the classroom and online while gaining real-world active learning experiences through internships, clinical experiences, undergraduate research, industry partnerships, and service learning.

As a teaching institution, we meet students where they are, provide personalized learning, and create a caring, supportive community for anyone with a desire to improve their future through education. Students graduate prepared for rewarding careers and enriched lives with the technical, critical thinking, and collaborative skills needed to excel in our ever-changing global economy.

This kind of institution in St. George, Utah, is a critical step in providing the high-level, hands-on training necessary to prepare the workforce vital for our state and region.

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RANKED ON U.S. NEWS & WORLD’S 2021 REPORT:

  • 7th in Top Public Schools in the West
  • 12th in Top Performers on Social Mobility in the West
  • 24th in Regional Colleges West

Ready for an “active learning. active life.”?

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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Email: admissions@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7777

Office: Holland 180