About the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE)

The Nevada System of Higher Education is comprised of:

• two doctoral-granting universities,
• one state college,
• four comprehensive community colleges and
• one environmental research institute.

NSHE serves the educational and job training needs of the nation's fastest growing state. As Nevada's only system of higher education, the NSHE provides educational opportunities to more than 100,000 students and is governed by the Nevada Board of Regents.