University of Utah
Department of Computer Science

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The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, situated at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Salt Lake City is the hub of a large metropolitan area, with a population of approximately a million people. Utah itself is a diverse state with, among other things, one of the highest concentrations of computer hardware and software industries in the country.

Excellent cultural facilities are available in the city and through out the rest of the state, including The Utah Symphony, Ballet West, and a large number of theater companies. The Sundance Film Festival takes place annually in Park City, a half hour's drive from campus.

Fine wining and dining is abundant, along with many affordable eating and drinking establishments frequented by students. Six brew pubs are located in the area.

The canyon country of southern Utah is unique. The area includes five National Parks and the largest continguous areas of wilderness in the U.S. outside of Alaska. National Forests and Wilderness Areas are scattered throughout the state.

The state of Utah has unsurpassed opportunities for outdoor recreation, many only a few minutes drive away from the University. It has some of the best skiing anywhere, along with excellent biking, camping, and mountain and desert hiking. In fact, there is more than we can list here.