The University of Montana College Portrait

The Discovery Continues at The University of Montana

The University of Montana was founded in 1893, 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. Located in an amazing community - Missoula, Montana - UM is a world-class institution with world-class faculty. 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.

The University of Montana has all the ingredients of a happy college experience: friendly people, supportive faculty, a great sense of community, and fantastic educational opportunities - all served up with some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery in the nation. Life on campus mirrors life in Missoula. Students are friendly and eager to mingle in one of the campus's open ovals. There is an excellent education to be had at UM. Outstanding programs include English Literature, Business, Communications, and Wildlife Biology, among others. For the motivated student, the Davidson Honors College features small classes taught by the best professors on campus. A source of particular significance and pride is UM's nationally-recognized reputation for student and faculty involvement in service learning and volunteerism.