Our College
Created in 2025, the new College of Science at the University of Montana offers R1 research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students through its top-rated facilities and faculty. Our faculty are internationally-recognized researchers who are also committed teachers. They enrich the education of University of Montana undergraduates by bringing their expertise at the forefront of science into the classroom.
The Mission of the College of Science is:
To prepare students to lead in advancing knowledge, supporting the role of science and technology in Montana’s economy and culture, and tackling both local and global challenges to meet the needs of the state of Montana, the region and the nation through innovative and inclusive education and research. The College fosters opportunities for student engagement in research across the undergraduate and graduate curricula, supports interdisciplinary collaboration through thoughtful application of disciplinary rigor, and champions the societal value of pure and applied science. Students graduate prepared to investigate enduring questions, solve problems, and design solutions to scientific and technological challenges.