University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Opened 1957
Type Public land-grant research university
Location Paradise, Nevada, USA
National ranking 269
World ranking 601-800
Rankings #2 in the world in 2020 for Hotel Administration program
Total enrollment 31142

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a public research university located in the city of Paradise near Las Vegas in Nevada, USA. It was founded in 1957 and since that time it has undergone a remarkable transformation — from a dusty outpost on the southern edge of the city to a thriving urban research institution. UNLV keeps pace with one of the fastest growing and entrepreneurial cities in the country. It has the territory of 134 ha. The only law school of the state belongs to the University of Nevada. Also it is famous for the final presidential debate between H.Clinton and D.Trump held there in 2016. There are 4 residence complexes on the campus. Also UNLV has its’ own 7 libraries and the biggest one is of 28000 m2.

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