The David Eccles School of Business at the University is perched above the blossoming Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Salt Lake City has evolved from a small outpost in the Wild West into a thriving metropolis that boasts an excellent business climate, technology hub, incredible natural beauty, world-class arts and entertainment opportunities, and a standard of living that can’t be beaten anywhere in the United States.
As the cultural hub of the Intermountain West, Salt Lake City pulses with a diverse music scene and dynamic nightlife throughout the year, along with theater, dance, and opera. Salt Lake City is also home to 14 award-winning microbreweries, numerous local coffee roasters, many top-tier food markets, and dozens of first-rate restaurants. Ranging from casual to haute, from inexpensive to high-end, the cuisine of Utah is both the cuisine of the world and world-class.
The annual Sundance Film Festival, arguably the most important festival of its kind, is held each January in and around Salt Lake City. Professional sports teams fill area stadiums and arenas for basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey throughout the year.
Explore Salt Lake
University of Utah students have free access to Utah’s public transportation system. Easily explore Salt Lake City’s downtown shops and restaurants, head up to the mountain trails, and access the international airport.
World Class Recreation
Taking a break from studying? Unwind by hitting the slopes, with a bike ride, by taking a local fitness class, or by supporting a local farmer’s market.
The Mighty Five
Utah is home to five national parks within just a few hours’ drive. Explore the unique red rock that creates alien landscapes in Southern Utah and sandstone arches and funky hoodoos that defy gravity.
Best State In Business
From Forbes Magazine to CNBC, the consensus is clear — Utah is the best state in the nation for doing business. That means plenty of large business and residential developments are popping up across the Wasatch Front, offering great career opportunities for our graduates.
