College of Humanities
Where Ideas Connect
Why the Humanities
Our thousands of alums unanimously tell us that their humanities degrees helped them succeed as excellent communicators; multi-lingual and culturally sophisticated global citizens; critical, ethical, and logical thinkers; and outstanding creative partners. Humanities gives people the edge they need to thrive today.
Humanities at a Glance
38
Majors & Emphases
35
Minors
23+
Languages
$1.9M
Awarded in scholarships in 2023
1:2
Students complete an internship
Studying philosophy has made me a better scientist by enhancing my capacity to reflect on and challenge past assumptions made by the field. Having a strong writing background has improved my ability to communicate complex ideas. Being exposed to a variety of philosophical frameworks has also made me a more creative and innovative thinker.
Benjamin Battistone, H.B.S. Philosophy of Science
Find your place in the Humanities
With 7 academic departments, several interdisciplinary programs, 16 Master's and 13 Ph.D. programs, there's a place here for everyone.
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Humanities Summer 2025 Research Roundup
Learn about the research Humanities students completed this summer.
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Humanities Internship Spotlight: Parichat Sutthileklom | Westly Brown | Jordan Trapp
Learn more about Parichat Sutthileklom's internship with InnovestX, Westly Brown's internship with Aero Connect LLC, and Jordan Trapp's internship RC Willey.
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Meet the 2025-26 COMM Graduate Student Cohort
The Department of Communication is excited to announce six new students joining the University of Utah Communication Department to pursue their Master's Degrees or PhDs. Please extend them a warm welcome!
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