University of Idaho

University of Idaho International Student Insurance

The University of Idaho, located in Moscow, Idaho, was established in 1889 as the state’s land-grant university. It was the only university in Idaho until 1963. The school opened its doors as a co-educational institution to 40 students in 1892, and the first class graduated in 1896. The College of Law opened in 1909 and was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1925. Today, the school has gained distinction for its advanced degree programs in fields like water resources; environmental policy and resource management; and fish, game, and wildlife management. It enrolls almost 12,000 students and counting each year. The school colors are silver and gold, and its athletic nickname is the Vandals.

University of Idaho Academic and Research Opportunities

The University of Idaho offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across its ten academic colleges. A few noteworthy options include the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; the College of Art and Architecture; the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; and the College of Natural Resources. The university also operates branch campuses in Coeur d’Alene, Boise, and Idaho Falls, all in Idaho, as well as a research park in Post Falls, Idaho.

The University of Idaho is also the state’s premier research university and the lead university in the Idaho Space Grant Consortium. Research entities and institutes on campus include the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute; the Aquaculture Research Institute; the Institute for Modeling, Collaboration and Innovation; the Idaho Geological Survey; and the National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology.

On Campus

Points of interest on campus include the “Hello Walk”, a pathway through campus that passes by campus statues, landmarks, and traditions; a golf course; an arboretum and botanical garden; the UI Library, the state’s largest library with a collection of more than 1.4 million; and a steam plant.

Notable Alumni

Notable University of Idaho alumni include documentary filmmaker Michael Kirk; romance novelist Rebecca Zanetti; science fiction author E.E. “Doc” Smith; actor Bill Fagerbakke; the Watergate informer known as “Deep Throat,” Mark Felt; sports anchor Kelli Johnson; and SpaceX founding employee Thomas Mueller.

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