UMKC is a public research university, part of the University of Missouri System, located in Kansas City. It is known for its programs in performing arts (Conservatory), health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry), and entrepreneurship.
Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, 64110 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Performing Arts (Conservatory), Health Sciences, Entrepreneurship
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of UM System. Located in Kansas City, offering urban engagement opportunities. Strong performing arts conservatory.
Research:
A research university with strengths in health sciences, performing arts, and urban affairs. Growing focus on data science and innovation.
Famous Alumnis:
Robert Altman, Paul Rudd (also KU), Eddie Griffin, Dianne Wiest (attended briefly)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
16000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Strong performing arts programs, urban location with professional opportunities, focus on community engagement.
Cons
Primarily a commuter campus for many, some programs less nationally prominent, urban campus safety.
Best For
Students in the Kansas City area seeking programs in performing arts, health sciences, or business, often valuing an urban university with community connections.
- Health Sciences, Innovation, Research and Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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