The University of Utah is a major public research university located in Salt Lake City, serving over 30,000 students with more than 100 undergraduate degree programs. The most popular majors include research and experimental psychology, communication, biology/biological sciences, computer science, registered nursing, exercise physiology and kinesiology, and finance. The university is known for being Utah's flagship institution and a leading research university, particularly recognized for its strong programs in medicine, engineering, and the sciences. The campus is beautifully situated on the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley, close to the Wasatch Range and approximately 2 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City, at an elevation of around 4,700 feet with stunning mountain views.