Welcome to University of Idaho

At U of I, we provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in their chosen careers. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our faculty, research opportunities and welcoming community of scholars. Share your information to learn more.

"My professors have helped me tremendously through my educational journey. I have been able to form relationships with my professors and they have helped me when I've struggled and needed extra help. Our professors care so much about the success of their students and it truly shows!" Claire Sheltom '25 Animal Science: Pre Vet and Medical Sciences

Academic Opportunity

As a U of I student, you'll have access to over 200 areas of study across nine academic colleges, ranging from agriculture and engineering to business and law. Our programs provide you with a comprehensive education that prepares students for a lifetime of success. Our faculty members are experts in their fields, and they provide personalized attention and mentorship to each student.

• Discover unique degree programs in like PGA Golf Management, School of Health and Medical Professions or Landscape Architecture.
• Earn your first or next degree: U of I offers associates, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and certificate programs.
• Apply your education toward your career now with co-ops and internships.

"I've had opportunities to take part in research which has real world impacts and has broadened my view of the developments and opportunities that are happening in my field." Matthew Thompson Civil and Environmental Engineering

Renowned Research

University of Idaho is the first and only Idaho university to join the top research institutions in the United States after earning the designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The announcement came today. This classification is the gold standard for research excellence, given to less than 4% of all U.S. higher education institutions, and it recognizes the university for “very high research activity” and its transformative contributions to science, innovation and education.

At U of I, we're committed to advancing knowledge through groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. Our students work alongside faculty on research projects that make a real-world impact. Our research facilities are state-of-the-art, and our faculty members share knowledge and expertise with students.

U of I is a top-tier research university that conducts research on topics like:

• missing Indigenous women
• sustainable extraction of rare earth elements
• Jupiter’s moon Titan
• Idaho bat species
• Studying soil up to 10 feet in depth with Deep Soil Ecotron.

Students participate in research projects that address real-world problems, such as:

• agricultural water conservation,
• malaria symptoms and
• the effects of wildfire smoke.