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What Is UMKC's Connection to Kansas City?

UMKC is not a campus that sits apart from Kansas City—it is woven into it. The University of Missouri-Kansas City is the city's p…

How to Apply to UMKC

Apply to UMKC through the university's official admissions pages at umkc.edu, where undergraduate and graduate applicants follow …

What Is Student Life Like at UMKC?

Student life at UMKC blends campus traditions, Division I athletics, performing arts, and direct access to downtown Kansas City. …

What Academic Programs and Strengths Does UMKC Offer?

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is Kansas City's public research university, and its academic profile spans multipl…

What is the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)?

UMKC is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, part of the University of Missouri System. It offers undergraduate…