The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling more than 15,000 students in over 200 academic programs. Founded in 1908 and joining the University of Nebraska system in 1968, the institution has grown into a comprehensive metropolitan university.
UNO emphasizes community engagement, online education accessibility, and military-friendly support for students and veterans. Operating across the Dodge and Scott campuses, the university connects classroom instruction with applied research and professional development opportunities throughout the region.
UNO offers more than 200 programs of study across six colleges, serving over 15,000 students at its Dodge and Scott campuses. The university holds an R2 Doctoral University classification with high research activity, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
Academic offerings span information science and technology, public affairs, business administration, arts and sciences, education, and communication. The institution is recognized nationally for online education quality, graduate programs, military-friendly policies, and deep community engagement across the metropolitan region.
As Nebraska's premier metropolitan university, UNO provides students with direct access to Omaha's robust business ecosystem and professional networks. The university is distinguished by its R2 research classification and the nationally recognized Peter Kiewit Institute, a facility housing advanced computing and engineering programs.
The College of Public Affairs and Community Service maintains top national rankings in local government management, nonprofit management, and public finance. UNO's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program ranks 13th nationally, and the university was the first in Nebraska to achieve ABET accreditation in computer science.
