About The University of Montana
“Most scenic campus in America”
–Rolling Stone magazine
“Among the top 10 colleges nationally for combining academic quality and outdoor
recreation”
–Outside Magazine
The University of Montana was founded in 1893 in the burgeoning pioneer town of
Missoula, less than 90 years after Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery
explored the area. Since then, the University has nurtured a tradition of cultural
and scientific exploration. Today, “The Discovery Continues” at UM –
from a local, regional and global perspective into the next frontier of space.
Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training for professional
careers in the University’s three colleges – arts and sciences, forestry
and conservation, and technology – and six schools – journalism, law,
business, education, pharmacy and the fine arts.
Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is
a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students
from across the country and around the globe. A city within a city – with
its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip
code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
Discover your future at The University of Montana.