Nestled in the heart of western Montana's stunning natural landscape, the University of Montana is a place where top-tier students, educators, and researchers from across the country and around the globe come and thrive. UM is located in Missoula, Montana's second-largest city, with a population of 80,000 residents. The University draws a diverse population to Missoula and helps cultivate an educated, engaged, and vibrant community.
More than 13,000 students attend UM and Missoula College. They receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects, including trades, liberal arts, graduate and postdoctoral studies, and professional training. Read our 2015 Assessment reports.
The main campus spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel along the Clark Fork River. It includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings, and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields, and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites in central and west Missoula.
The University of Montana practices rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time. We are continuously evaluating admitted students on a space-available basis. The earlier you apply, the higher your priority for admissions and scholarship consideration. The application for undergraduate admission also serves as the application for UM entering student scholarships.
The University of Montana offers a diverse array of academic programs, allowing students the flexibility to explore their interests and find a course of study that suits their unique strengths.
The mission of the Graduate School is to prepare the next generation of scholars to engender new knowledge that contributes to the scientific, economic, and cultural needs of the state, the nation, and the global community. The Graduate School carries out its mission through student advocacy, promotion of diversity and inclusivity, promotion of research, and developing dynamic, synergistic paths for education.
The academic experience at UM will challenge your mind and bring your dreams to life. Our diverse array of academic programs allows you the flexibility to explore your interests and find a course of study that suits your unique strengths.
International Students and Scholars further the comprehensive internationalization strategy of the University of Montana and the Missoula community by providing services to more than 600 international students from over 70 countries. ISS advances the exchange of ideas and culture through advocacy, education, engagement, and service. We aim to set the standard for quality in student advising and help all our students succeed while at UM.
Our mission is to assist you as you study at the University of Montana. Starting with admissions through graduation, we are committed to your academic and professional success. We welcome you as you join our vibrant community at the University of Montana and engage locally and nationally in the United States.
Disability Services for Students ensures that the University of Montana programs are as accessible and usable by students with disabilities as they are for any student. We determine the student's eligibility to request reasonable modifications and coordinate modifications for those registered with our office.
Disability Services serves currently enrolled in University of Montana students with disabilities. We also collaborate with UM faculty, staff, departments, and other campus units to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to UM educational opportunities.
UM's Office of Research and Creative Scholarship supports research-driven student success. Through advocacy and advancement of basic and applied research, creative work, and academic scholarship, ORCS fosters an environment where research, scholarly activities, entrepreneurship, and economic development thrive and advance the educational and research mission of the University.
Life on the University of Montana campus is anything but dull. Students have countless opportunities to interact with their peers and the greater Missoula community through hundreds of campus groups and organizations. And more than a dozen art galleries, theaters, and concert venues bring local and nationally touring art exhibits, musicians, comedians, and guest lecturers to campus.
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