Graduate education explores and advances knowledge boundaries and re-defines the state-of-the-art in every discipline. A master’s degree will improve a person’s expertise in their given field while a doctoral degree will promote original research that advances the current knowledge in the field.

The mission of the Graduate School is to improve and advance graduate education at the University of Montana. Our graduate programs train the next generation of scholars and enable the generation of new knowledge that will contribute to the scientific, economic and cultural needs of the state, the nation and the global community in the 21^st century. The Graduate School carries out its mission through student advocacy, promotion of diversity and inclusivity, promotion of research, and development of dynamic, synergistic paths for education.

The Graduate School administers admission to masters and doctoral graduate programs at the University of Montana. Questions about specific programs should be directed to the appropriate college or school. The Skaggs School of Pharmacy, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, and the School of Law administer the Professional Doctorates in Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Juris Doctor, respectively.

For admission and application information, please see the Graduate School website. For further questions, please call us at 406-243-2572 or via email at grad.school@umontana.edu.