Research at USU


Utah State University is a Carnegie designated "Research Extensive" University (previously referred to as "Research I"), the highest possible ranking for a university with respect to research activity and productivity. Therefore, you can expect to find exciting and engaging research in every College!

Utah State University is home to a number of nationally and internationally ranked research centers and institutes across a spectrum of disciplines. Just like our current graduate students in our huge and diverse technology and science programs, you might also find yourself working alongside outstanding scientists on NASA satellite designs at the Space Dynamics Laboratory on Utah State University's award-winning Innovation Campus, or doing state-of-the-art molecular and genomics research in our agriculture and life sciences departments. Still others might explore complexities of the human mind, cultures, society, and history, or express new forms of creativity in art, music, and writing. With so many choices, USU is likely to have a graduate program offering fantastic research experience and training.

Visit the Research Office to learn more

Research Centers, Institutes, Units


International Programs

  • Center for International Studies
  • Enhancing the Sustainability of Kibale National Park, Uganda
  • NASA/USU/SDL Space Plant Technology Development Program (SPTD)
  • USAID/USU Global Livestock Collaborative Research Support Program (GL-CRSP)
  • USU Institute for International Rural and Community Development
  • USU International Irrigation Center

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