University of Montana

Our Mission is Montana

Respected around the world, resourceful in our stewardship and home to all of Montana’s cultures, UM is a second home for Grizzlies. We are fueled by our students’ unbridled curiosity and untamed creativity that make the UM experience unmatched on either side of the Rockies.

Montana’s Most Vibrant Campus

When you become a Grizzly, you are welcomed with open arms into the most vibrant campus in the Treasure State. From full stadiums cheering alongside other Grizzlies, to swing dancing at the world-famous Forester’s Ball, University of Montana students roam, thrive and prosper on a campus that celebrates century-old traditions with our eyes on the future.

Home to all Montanans and Cultures

The University of Montana sits on the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispell people and is home to the first facility in the nation built to accommodate American Indian student services and studies. With a student body that is 10% Native, UM proudly celebrates the rich heritage of Montana (and the country’s) diverse Indigenous cultures that bring joy, beauty and depth to our campus and community. 

A River Runs Through It

Since its earliest days as a frontier and lumber town, Missoula has served as the cultural capital of Montana. While at the University of Montana, students thrive in the all-encompassing and awe-inspiring community that boasts the region’s best restaurants, bars and concert venues – with the famed Clark Fork River running through it.

Hundreds of Pathways to Fulfilling Careers

Students at the University of Montana can choose from nearly 400 areas of study, with internship opportunities and career prospects that take them all over the world, with little to no student loan debt. Start your UM journey by signing up to take a virtual tour of campus, schedule an in-person visit or connect with an alum to learn about their journey from UM’s campus to a rewarding career.