Utk knoxville about UT

Rocky Top will always be home sweet home to me.

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has a rich tradition of education, sports, and culture. With almost 28,000 students and over 300 degree programs, UT produces emerging leaders in almost every field, including synthetic biology.

Consistently called a “best buy” and great value university, we’re raising the bar even further, with a push to become one of the nation’s Top 25 public research universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. In pursuit this goal, the university provides unprecedented opportunities for hands-on work and research including a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, construction of two new engineering buildings (including the $37.5 million Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building opened in early 2012), and student participation in programs such as iGEM.

In addition to an outstanding academic experience, students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville also gain personal experiences including student organizations, Greek life, and, of course, athletics. Every football Saturday brings orange-clad fans out in full force, singing “Rocky Top” and cheering on the team. All of this allows students such as ourselves to emerge from undergrad well educated, well rounded, and well prepared for future endeavors.