The University of Missouri in Columbia was established in 1839 and is the state’s oldest and largest public institution. It is often referred to as a “Public Ivy” university, offering top-quality education at a reasonable cost. The Fiske Guide to Colleges listed MU among its “Best Buy” schools for 2018. The campus has more than 30,000 students (2,100 of whom are international) from throughout the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in more than 300 accredited academic programs, many of which are recognized worldwide for their academic excellence.

Campus maps

To see maps of the University of Missouri, go to the following pages. The Center for English Language Learning is located in McReynolds Hall.

• Columbia and the university
• McReynolds Hall
• Residence halls

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs at MU

• Undergraduate degree programs: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Graduate degree programs: Graduate School

International Admissions

For more information on how to apply for admission to a degree program at MU, see the International Admissions website.