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
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
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.
Accreditation
- The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Various schools, colleges and departments are also accredited by their respective professional associations and accrediting agencies.
University of Missouri - Columbia Overview
University of Missouri - Columbia Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 5.9% United States
Top 5.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
201
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
468
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 2 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 452 | 466 | 468 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
697
By TopUniversities
Dropped 56 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 586 | 641 | 697 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of Missouri - Columbia Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Columbia City
University of Missouri - Columbia Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 10 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
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Good Variety of Program Choice
It was important to me that I would be able to choose from a variety of discipline when it came to deciding where to pursue my degree. Having a large selection of degree programs allows me to choose elective courses from programs that matter to me while staying relevant to my degree.
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Mizzou is a good school. It's a pretty big school and a big campus which is good for resources and building connections. it’s a classic college town so you get the full college experience, the food is alright there’s some good places on campus. The campus is a garden so it’s pretty. Most of my professors have been pretty good, knowledgeable and passionate about what they are teaching too!
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