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About the University of Missouri Kansas City
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is a public research university located in Kansas City, Missouri. It was founded in 1933 and has since grown to become a comprehensive university with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. UMKC offers over 125 academic programs through its 16 schools and colleges, including programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, education, engineering, law, and health professions. The university is particularly well-known for its programs in entrepreneurship, pharmacy, dentistry, and law.
UMKC is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Economic Information, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Center for Urban Education. The university is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an “R2: Doctoral University – High research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.