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Our Students

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) our students come from all over the city, state, country, and the world.

32.3 ethnic diversity of student population

Our Facilities

Two individuals sitting in the cockpit of an airplane simulator, operating controls and monitoring illuminated instrument panels, with a simulated aerial view visible through the windows.

Aviation Advanced Simulation Facility

The new Boeing 737 Flight Training Device was recently added.

Researchers in a shared office space working at computer stations, with one screen displaying a colorful molecular structure and a supervisor observing and discussing the work.

Bioinformatics Computing Lab

Our state-of-the-art cluster computing facility.

Visitors seated in a planetarium, gazing at a vibrant projection of a star-filled galaxy displayed across the domed ceiling.

Mallory Kountze Planetarium

Public shows are multimedia programs portraying seasonal and current astronomical events.

A person wearing a harness and motion sensors interacts with a biomechanics simulation in a lab setting, with a large curved screen displaying a purple virtual environment in the background.

Biomechanics Research Building

This modern building design encourages collaboration and scientific discovery.

A technician seated at a large audio mixing console in a professional recording studio, with studio monitors, computer screens, and audio equipment surrounding the workspace, and a recording room visible through the glass window.

Strauss Performing Arts Center

The center of musical activity for the School of Music, as well as a prime performance location in the city of Omaha.

Three students interacting with a humanoid robot named Pepper; one student adjusts the robot's touchscreen, another crouches while examining its hand, and a third student wears a virtual reality headset, holding controllers in an immersive environment.

Koraleski Commerce and Applied Behavioral Lab

The lab offers comprehensive support to regional businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Our Nationally Ranked Online Programs

Five UNO programs have received U.S. News & World Report rankings based on a variety of factors such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.

#4 Best Online Criminal Justice for Veterans

#7 Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Program

#23 Best Online Bachelor's in Business Program

#35 Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Vets

#50 Overall Rank for Best Online Bachelor's Programs

UNO is the best public university in the nation for veterans, according to the latest Military Times Best for Vets ranking.

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Community Engagement

The Office of Engagement is a place where UNO students, faculty, staff, and the Omaha metro community work together to influence positive change in our community and across the world.

226 Total service learning courses, allowing UNO students to apply what they are leaning in class to real-world experiences in the community.

1,600 Community partners have collaborated with UNO in service learning, internships, volunteering, research and more.

298,253 Hours of service by UNO students through a wide range of community projects.

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This is the “O” we want you to know—forward-thinking, student-centered, and devoted to the city we call home.

The UNO Advantage

*statistics and rankings based on data collected in 2024.

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