UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

The flagship campus of the state's leading land-grant institution, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), is ranked among the top public research universities in the United States. UT is one of the nation's oldest public institutions, founded in 1794. The university encourages creative thinking while also enriching and elevating students so that they can succeed in today's global society. Teaching, learning via experience, encouraging global viewpoints, and fostering student leadership are all ways that UT embraces the spirit of excellence. 

UT students work on research projects with renowned faculty mentors, gain knowledge and skills, develop career plans, and obtain significant experience that will help them prepare for graduate school and employment. Programs place a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, global perspective encouragement, and student leadership potential development. Students have access to world-class internship, co-op, and employment possibilities through UT's network of major research institutes and national and multinational corporations. Nearly 250,000 UT alumni have made a name for themselves in their fields and in service to others. Students and graduates benefit from this global alumni network.

The institution offers a wide range of services to assist students in achieving their academic goals and participating in campus life. The Center for Career Development assists students in achieving their career objectives. On campus, there are 14 residence halls and 18 living and learning communities for students to select from. In recent years, new buildings for engineering, business, and music programs have opened, as well as a new intramural activity complex, student health building, and residence hall.