Nestled amidst the beautiful mountain ranges in Laramie, University of Wyoming is a public land-grant university, widely esteemed for its top-notch academic and research-based pedagogy across the world. Founded in 1886 the University has outlived its long tradition of authenticity and unique blend of sophistication and western hospitality. But this is not the only reason that university is a magnet to over 13,000 international students, with expert faculty, top-ranked academics and world-class facilities, Wyoming moulds and directs students toward their future pathways of success. Apart from excellent academics, students get the advantage of 30 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, 300 miles of snowmobiling trails and more than 100 miles of mountain bike trails, plus fishing, rock climbing, 2.9 million acres of national forest in the surrounding landscapes.