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University of Nevada, Reno

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno was established as Nevada’s land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862, signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the University is recognised as a Carnegie® Engaged University, one of the country's top research institutions by the Carnegie® Classification and a top National University by US News & World Report.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES145+
ACADEMIC MAJORS130+
GRADUATE PROGRAMMESLocation
Uniquely situated just 45 minutes from the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe and a four-hour drive to the San Francisco Bay Area, the University of Nevada, Reno, offers a truly unique campus experience.
Uniquely situated just 45 minutes from the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe and a four-hour drive to the San Francisco Bay Area, the University of Nevada, Reno, offers a truly unique campus experience.