University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska Omaha is part of the University of Nebraska system. It is considered to be the third-largest institution of higher education in Nebraska. It was established in 1908 as Omaha University and became Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It got its name in 1968 after it became a part of the University of Nebraska.

Why Choose University of Nebraska at Omaha?

There are many reasons for students to choose this university and they are:

• UNO is located in Omaha which is the largest city of Nebraska enabling students to access it easily.
• It offers about 200 undergraduate as well as graduate programs
• Also offers adult education so that students need not to discontinue their existing jobs and can pursue higher education at the comfort of their homes. It offers affordable programs without compromising on the quality of education.
• The students can avail the services of the UNO Office of Financial Aid which can assist them to get financial aid and give details about the various federal financial aid programs, grants and scholarships with state agencies, and awards numerous endowed scholarships.

Accreditation for University of Nebraska

• The University of Nebraska at Omaha is accredited by the North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission.
• The Speech-Language Pathology program enables students to acquire knowledge and skills according to the standards set by the accrediting agency – Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA), by the Nebraska Department of Education, by Nebraska Health and Human Services, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
• UNO has chosen the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) path for accreditation which ensures continuous improvement among colleges and universities by offering a process through which accredited institution can retain its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.