Are you driven to design? Build? Experiment? We have the knowledge and network to convert your curiosity into a dream career.

Welcome to the School of Science and Engineering

We combine the personal touch of a small college with the student experience of a big university. Here, you'll receive personal attention in small classes, and our world-class teaching and research faculty maintain an open-door policy. We believe it's possible to make world-changing discoveries while on a first-name basis.

Whether your goal is to work in medicine, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, conservation or another field, we can turn your innovative spirit into a wealth of opportunities. When you start here, there’s no limit to how far you can go.

Let Us Prepare You for Your Future

Jobs in science, technology, engineering and health care are among the highest-paying and most in-demand careers. Select your student type to discover how SSE can help you reach the highest levels.

Incoming freshman

We're here to help you achieve your dream career in science and engineering. Let us show you how.

Transfer student

Being a Roo can take you almost anywhere you want to go — but first let us help you transfer here.

International student

We offer competitively priced academic programs for international students.

Graduate student

Whether you're continuing your education for the love of science, to increase your earning potential or both, we've got you covered. 

Need to Know More?

You're invited to experience firsthand what UMKC is all about. And for those who can't make the trip, we offer a variety of virtual visits.

UMKC Announces New Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Program advances School of Science and Engineering’s goal to lead AI-driven innovation in healthcare, cybersecurity and intelligent systems

Mark Turgeon To Bring Big Vision, Stellar Track Record to UMKC Men’s Basketball

A Kansas native, Turgeon will bring over 20 years of head coaching experience and 10 NCAA Tournament bids to the Kansas City sidelines

UMKC Hosts Painted Worlds Symposium on Mesoamerican Art

The event, Feb. 6-7, is co-organized with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, in association with its featured exhibition, Painted Worlds