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Academics

Welcome to the University of Montana Western, a remarkably different kind of university where you can get a world-class education surrounded by everything that makes Montana extraordinary.

Montana Western is unique because we are the only public, four-year institution in the nation that offers Experience One, where taking one course at a time allows our students to engage in authentic, experiential education that can’t be replicated under a traditional semester schedule.

Also, as the institution with the lowest tuition and fees of any four-year institution in the state of Montana, and the WUE program that provides out-of-state students from neighboring states with a significant discount on their cost of attendance, UMW offers an unparalleled value in education.

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Find Your Degree

EXPLORE OUR MANY PROGRAMS OF STUDY TO FIND THE ONE THAT BEST FITS YOU

Biology

An outstanding and comprehensive education in the life sciences through immersive experiential methods in the laboratory and in the field.

Business & Technology

Preparing students to excel in the business world with problem-based learning and hands-on team projects.

Education

The Education Program at Montana Western is the oldest in the state. It’s also one of the very best.

English

Students who investigate literature and language at UMW do so in an environment that promotes open inquiry, critical reading, analytical writing and rich dialogue.

Environmental Sciences

Dedicated to educating the next generation of environmental scientists, educators and leaders.

Equine Studies

The Equine Studies Department at UMW offers the only Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Horsemanship in the U.S., with options in equine management, psychology, science, business and instruction.

Fine Arts

Perfectly suited to Experience One, the Fine Arts Department’s courses allows students the time needed to fully focus on the creative process from conception to production and critique.

Health & Human Performance

Students and faculty in the Health and Human Performance Department work together using Experience One hands-on learning experiences to explore a range of critical questions.

History, Philosophy, & Social Sciences

Guiding students to develop the ability to analyze relevant sources and data, draw original conclusions, and effectively present research to achieve success in graduate school or their chosen career.

Mathematics

Our students have gone on to conduct research at NASA, formulate policy for the National Academy of Sciences, and become award-winning educators.

Honors

The Honors Program is open to all students whose desire to learn is not bound by traditional disciplines and classrooms.