University of Nebraska Omaha

Yes, the University of Nebraska Omaha is among the Division I Colleges and Universities of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US. 

This means, students interested in athletics can go pro straight after college, provided they do well during college sports. The university sports team, the Omaha Mavericks, competes as part of 15 different sports, including Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Hockey, Swimming, and Diving, among others. 

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the University of Nebraska Omaha can be a viable choice for international students planning to study in the US, thanks to its diverse programme offerings and low tuition costs. 

The institute offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs, has a low student-to-faculty ratio of only 15:1, which means a more personalised learning experience, and offers a number of quality student support services, among other things. 

UNO offers housing facilities for international students. Amenities at the residence halls of the university include utilities, furnishings, wifi access, laundry facilities, and more. International students who want to avail the on-campus housing facility have to pay a housing deposit of USD 260. The residence hall where students can live are Scott Village, Scott Court, University Village, Maverick Village, Scott Hall, etc. The housing rates for the 2024-2025 academic year are given below:

According to a source, the most popular majors at the University of Nebraska Omaha are Psychology; Computer Science; Business Administration and Management; Biology / Biological Sciences, etc. Among the 2022 graduates of the university, here are the popular majors:

• Business Administration and Management: 21%
• Criminal Justice: 10%
• Psychology: 7%
• Biology / Biological Sciences: 6%

UNO is located in Douglas County. The university is located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. As a city, Omaha is home to four Fortune 500 companies including Union Pacific, Peter Kiewit, Mutual of Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway. There are two campuses of the university, the Dodge Campus and Scott Campus. Additional area of the university is the Baxter arena, which serves home to various Omaha Athletics teams and hosts events throughout the year. The campus size of the university is 685 acres.