Brigham Young University (BYU)

Location: Provo, Utah, USA
Founded: 1875
Type: Private Research University
Affiliation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Website: byu.edu

About

Brigham Young University is a private research university located in Provo, Utah, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With over 35,000 students and 300+ academic programs, BYU integrates rigorous academic excellence with a deeply held spiritual mission.

"Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve"

Quick Facts

Field	Details
🎓 Students	35,000+
📚 Programs	300+ undergraduate & graduate
🏛️ Colleges	12 colleges & schools
🌍 International Students	130+ countries represented
🏆 Founded	1875 (150th Anniversary in 2025)
📍 Campus	Provo, UT 84602

Academics

BYU offers programs across a wide range of disciplines:

Business — Marriott School of Business (top-ranked nationally)
Engineering & Technology — Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Law — J. Reuben Clark Law School
Life Sciences — College of Life Sciences
Fine Arts & Communications — College of Fine Arts and Communications
Humanities — College of Humanities
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Social Sciences

Research

BYU is classified as an R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity institution. Notable research areas include:

Smart agriculture & precision irrigation technology
Biomedical engineering
National security & cybersecurity
Ancient scripture studies & archaeology
Environmental science

Faith & Education

BYU's mission is unique among research universities — it integrates spiritual development with academic achievement, preparing students to be both intellectually capable and disciples of Jesus Christ.

Attendance at weekly devotionals and adherence to an honor code are hallmarks of the BYU experience.

Contact


📞 Phone	801-422-4636
📧 Email	byu-info@byu.edu
🌐 Web	byu.edu
📱 App	Available on iOS & Android