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LEARN FROM ANYWHERE

Earn your degree on your terms

These days, colleges know no classrooms. Thanks to technology, you can advance your education from the sofa in your living room, the cubicle at the city library, the booth at the neighborhood cafe. And each step along the way, UM Online will be there. From a bachelor’s in the arts to a micro-certificate in nonprofit administration, from a master’s in education to a certificate in beekeeping, we will meet you where you live. Literally.

ACADEMICS

It all starts here

Innovative academics in the classroom on one hand. Experiential learning, real-world know how and meaningful industry connections on the other. With more than 175 programs to choose from, you'll find what you're looking for here.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Tuition and Scholarships

For most students, cost of attendance is among the most important considerations when weighing your options for higher education. If that's true for you, you're in luck because UM offers affordable tuition rates for online students.

Open doors with an online degree

Community connection Flexible delivery Different backgrounds

“With the online option I have been able to remain part of the community that I love and am active in, which is a huge source of purpose and connection for me while pursuing this graduate degree.”

- HANNAH PERNO, ONLINE STUDENT, MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK 

“Moving to a flexible delivery will give many more students the opportunity to advance their careers and education, while maintaining the excellent curriculum and programing the MAcct has worked hard over many years to develop.”

- PROFESSOR LISA EILER, MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY ONLINE PROGRAM

“There are people from Alaska, Colorado, Virginia and Alabama … some of them are pretty rural. And there are so many different backgrounds. Some people already have MDs, and they are taking the class. It can be a little intimidating, but it’s really cool to learn from so many other people who have so much more experience, but also different experience."

- MONICA DIFORT, ONLINE STUDENT, MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

30+

online programs at UM

250+

online summer classes

No. 18

among Military-Friendly online colleges

1-year

programs at Missoula College

No. 2

most affordable online MPH program in US

Top 30

for online nonprofit management programs

START YOUR GRIZ JOURNEY

Ready, set, apply

If you like what you see here and you feel that UM might be the right place for you, take a look at our application process and get ready to launch your college career as a Griz.

Faculty who lead the way

At the University of Montana, our faculty aren’t just teachers: They’re committed mentors who re-imagine how to best deliver curriculum and who possess a passion for helping students forge their own way in academic and professional settings.

Fueled by passion

With more than 10,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, workforce training and technical certifications, our Grizzlies contribute their passion and practicality toward stewardship and sustainability for the world around us.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Online students

Planning to attend UM via online classes? Great! You'll want to know these dates as you prepare to enroll.

'But wait! This isn't me!'

Not looking to attend as an online-only student? No worries! Select the kind of student are you from the list below and learn more about what UM has to offer.