The University of Montana, one of the older Montana schools, was founded in 1893 in the burgeoning pioneer town of Missoula, less than 90 years after Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery explored the area. Since then, The University of Montana has nurtured a tradition of cultural and scientific exploration. Today, .The Discovery Continues. at The University of Montana . from a local, regional and global perspective into the next frontier of space.

At this Montana school, students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training for professional careers in The University of Montana.s three colleges . arts and sciences, forestry and conservation, and technology . and six schools . journalism, law, business, education, pharmacy and the fine arts.

Located at the heart of Western Montana.s stunning natural landscape, The University of Montana is a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. A city within a city . with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code . The University of Montana has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.