4.6 out of 5 (13 ratings / 12 reviews) Columbia, United States
University of Missouri knows what it means to be first. We were the first public university west of the Mississippi River. We are home to the world’s first journalism school. We started the tradition of homecoming.
Master's Programmes
Education & Training (43)
- M.A./M.S. Human Development and Family Science
- M.A. Special Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (24)
- M.Sc. Animal Sciences
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- M.A. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- Master Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.A. Statistics
Social Sciences (24)
- M.A. Anthropology
- J.D./M.A. Atlantic History and Politics
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Geography
- M.A./M.S. Human Development and Family Science
- M.A. Political Science
- MPA Public Affairs
- Master Public Affairs (Accelerated)
- M.Sc. Rural Sociology
Medicine & Health (18)
- M.Sc. Academic Medicine
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- Master Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Care Management
- Master Exercise Physiology
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
Business & Management (17)
- MAcc Accountancy
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.A. Mathematics
- MPA Public Affairs
- Master Public Affairs (Accelerated)
Humanities (14)
- M.A. Anthropology
- J.D./M.A. Atlantic History and Politics
- M.A. English
- M.A. German
- M.A. History
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (13)
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geological Sciences
- M.A./M.S. Human Development and Family Science
Engineering & Technology (12)
- M.Sc. Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
Agriculture & Forestry (8)
- M.Sc. Animal Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- M.S./M.A. Architectural Studies
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Theatre
- MFA Visual Studies
- M.A. Visual Studies
Computer Science & IT (8)
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
Journalism & Media (3)
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Journalism
Law (3)
- LL.M. American Law
- LL.M. Dispute Resolution
- Master Public Affairs (Accelerated)
About
History
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
Education
- Undergraduate Majors - Choose from 97 majors…or create your own.
- Graduate Majors - Dive deep into a speciality you love.
- Online Programs - Get the education you want in the way that works best for you.
- Continuing Professional Education - Wherever you are in life, Mizzou makes it easy to learn.
Research
- MU has the nation’s most powerful University research reactor and is the largest U.S. producer of radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating cancer.
- The University has 17 research farms, research centers and forests covering more than 14,500 acres.
- Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) is a recognition program created by the Office of Undergraduate Research. If you earn your S.T.A.R., that means you have completed a series of Undergraduate Research Workshops and/or online compliance trainings.
Career
The MU Career Center is a member of the MU Career Services Council, a network comprised of career services offices at the University of Missouri and their professional staff. The Council serves as a gateway for students to experiential education, post-graduate employment and advanced degree work. The network is a coordinated body addressing policy and practice in matters of career service, employment and post-graduate opportunities.
The Career Center is ready to assist you! Our staff members are available to connect with you the following ways:
- Online drop-in hours
- By appointment
- By phone
- Or by e-mail
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
201 -50
2020
151
2019
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
476 7
2021
483 68
2020
551
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
501 -100
2021
401
2020
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The International Center supports MU’s international community and Mizzou students studying abroad.
Housing services
- Manor House
- Mizzou At Campus Lodge
- Mizzou At The Rise
- Tara Apartments
Library services
- Ellis Library
- Digital Collections
- National & Worldwide Libraries
- Specialized Libraries
- Law Library
- Freedom of Information Center
- Anthropology Library
- Grayson Archery Library
- Leadership Library
- LGBTQ Resource Center Library
- State Historical Society of Missouri
- Women's Center Library
ICT services
As the central information technology organization for the University of Missouri, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is here for you, your department and your project support. We collaborate with the University leadership and committees to determine organizational IT strategies, policies, priorities, and resource allocations.
Medical services
Student Health Center
- Acute illnesses and injuries
- Ongoing and chronic medical and mental health conditions
- Minor procedures including skin biopsies, lesion removal, toe nail removal and laceration repair
- Co-managed with home town providers and specialists
- Health maintenance and preventive services
- Systematic screening for depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use
Student Life
Campus life
All Residential Life residence halls and apartments help you stay connected to the campus resources you need to succeed at Mizzou.
- Apartments
- College Crossing
- Park View
- Southwest Village
- Truman Central
Sports facilities
- Facility Rentals & Tour Requests
- Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field
- Mizzou Football South End Zone Facility
- Mizzou Arena
- Taylor Stadium
- Hearnes Center (VB)
- Hearnes Center (WR)
- Hearnes Center (T&F)
- Hearnes Center (GYM)
- Audrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium
- Audrey J. Walton (T&F)
- Mizzou Softball Stadium
- Mizzou Aquatic Center
- The Club at Old Hawthorne
- Gans Creek Cross Country Course
- Mizzou Athletics Training Complex
- Mizzou Tennis Complex
- Devine Pavilion
- Tiger Performance Complex (GYM)
- Tiger Performance Complex (Golden Girls)
Student clubs
- The Greek community at MU is home to thousands of undergraduate students. Our organizations provide a support system that makes the campus community seem much smaller.
- Representing thousands of undergraduates at Mizzou, our students build a unique community atmosphere that has thrived at Mizzou for years. Members of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community are exposed to many different personalities, interests, and challenges beneficial for social growth, while forming lifelong friendships. The bonds you develop with other members in your chapter are more than just friendships.
Student Reviews
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I love the resources that are available to students and the encouragement from the faculty members. There is always a solution to a problem.
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