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
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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 8 academic departments, several interdisciplinary programs, 16 Master's and 13 Ph.D. programs, there's a place here for everyone.
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Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Round Up
Meet the Humanities students who presented research in spring 2026.
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Graduate Student Research Spotlight | Matt Williams
Matt Williams, an Environmental Humanities graduate student, recently presented his research on the Colorado River Basin’s cultural and environmental history at the American Indian & Indigenous Collective Symposium held at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Undergraduate Research Symposium: Spring 2026
Learn more about the spring 2026 Humanities research being done by Undergraduate students at the University of Utah.
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