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University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

15,264 Students on Campus
Omaha Location
1,110,000 Metro Population
15,264 Students on Campus
Omaha Location
1,110,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day.

UNO is the best public university in the nation for veterans

UNO has 226 service learning courses

UNO has 1,600 community partners for volunteering, internships, research, & more

Helpful Information

If choosing to live off-campus, it is recommended to live on the ORBT bus line for free and easy access to campus.

Location Information

While it is a thriving metropolitan center, Omaha is quintessentially Midwestern. Residents enjoy the benefit of four seasons and find outdoor activities plentiful year-round. With a population of more than 1.2 million within a 50-mile radius, Omaha is integral to what UNO is as a university and offers unlimited opportunities for collaboration. This is where Fortune 500 companies, visionary nonprofits, award-winning arts and culture, and innovative start-ups flourish.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Architecture, Aviation, Interior Design

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Engineering, Education

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

None

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Biomechanics — UNO offers one of the few programs in the country where students can receive an undergraduate education in biomechanics, offering a BS and Minor in Biomechanics. Biomechanists work in collecting and analyzing biological and movement-related data, examine the efficacy of drugs, and generate biotechnologies that improve functionality and monitor mobility. Biomechanics is a unique intersection of biology, physiology, anatomy, physics, mathematics, and chemistry to solve problems in medicine.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor — Promotes the scholarly study of the Holocaust and other historical genocides throughout history and provides an interdisciplinary approach in which the topic of HGS is covered in a variety of departments/programs and from a variety of perspectives. The HGS minor is intended to both create a student who is more aware of the impact of genocide and to prepare them for potential careers in fields related to the HGS.
  • Information Technology (IT) Innovation Major/Minor — The IT Innovation (ITIN) program involves the study of entrepreneurship as it relates to IT and an individual field of interest.
  • Medical Humanities Major/Minor — A humanities perspective on health and medicine shapes individuals to think critically, compassionately and knowledgeably about the human condition, while developing an appreciation for diverse communities. A major in Medical Humanities prepares graduates for health care occupations through its focus on the humanistic aspects of medicine that promote patient centered care and resilient professionals.
  • Service Learning Academy — Courses with a Service Learning component are found in all colleges at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and multiple programs within the University. Service learning is an experiential method of teaching. Collaborative partnerships between faculty, students, and community organizations create projects that are tightly linked to course content and promote academic learning while meeting the needs of the community.
  • Tribal Management and Emergency Services Minor — A cross-section of tribal management and emergency services. Currently there are 575+ U.S. Tribal Nations. Each possess rights of self-governance while also complying with local and federal governments and laws. Disaster threats are worsened by the lack of resources in reservations. Understanding the complex history and legality as well as crisis response is essential to provide emergency services to native communities.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/18/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Application
$100
Year
Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$200
Year
Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$0
Year
Home
Optional
Mav Dining Dollars
$100
Term
Home
Mandatory
Student Access & Success Fee
$125
Term
Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Parking fees vary by vehicle type as well as parking pass selected. Students can pay for daily parking only when they need it, or purchase a variety of parking permits for various lots and garages on both campuses. The housing application and deposit are optional, as students can choose to live off campus. For students living on-campus those fees are mandatory. All students are added to the Mav Dining Dollars plan for $100 per semester, but those living in student housing are enrolled in $200. NSE students are able to increase the amount if they prefer, or add other meal plans for their exchange semester(s).

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3500
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On Campus: University Village provides single semester housing contracts. Other residence halls do academic year contracts only. In the event that University Village is full, single semester housing contracts in other residence halls may become available.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Off Campus: Only some parts of Omaha have high-frequency public transportation. If choosing to live off campus without a vehicle, students should elect to live close to the ORBT line or within walking distance of campus or campus shuttle lines.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1499
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plans are available on the Scott campus. Restaurants are available on the Dodge campus. All students are enrolled in $100 worth of Mav Dining Dollars which they can spend at cafeteria's, restaurants, and cafes throughout both campuses as part of their housing contract. Students living on either campus can purchase a meal plan at Scott Dining Hall or additional Mav Dining Dollars to use throughout campus. Shuttles run between Scott and Dodge campuses regularly, and they are a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bike ride apart through Elmwood Park.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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