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University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is world-renowned for our front-line treatment of Ebola patients. But we’re on the front lines in education, too. Nationally-ranked programs, award-winning faculty and cutting-edge approaches to learning are just a few reasons why our graduates go on to rewarding careers and will continue to shape the future of science, academia and health care. 
  • #501 Ranking
  • 118 Scholarships
  • 1,498 Academic Staff
  • 3,146 Students
  • 220 Students (int'l)
  • 2,139 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

History

From the state’s first medical college in 1880 to a dental college (1903), pharmacy college (1908), nursing college (1917), allied health training programs (early 1930s) and the Graduate College (1942), UNMC not only expanded to meet the needs of future health professionals but also consolidated several of its colleges into an Omaha campus destined to sustain its growth.

Education

Always with its eye on the territory ahead, UNMC is dedicated to educating the next century of health care professionals with the latest in teaching tools, technology and facilities.

Research

With collaboration from a highly engaged community of skilled professionals and access to world-class facilities, UNMC researchers identify and focus on critical questions that lead to new knowledge and, in the long term, life-changing therapies. Breakthroughs like stem cell transplantation to treat cancer have proven critical to Nebraska, the nation and the world.

Career

Services available to students and alumni include:

  • Resume review
  • Mock interviews
  • Career panels
  • Career counseling
  • Career development educational sessions

Services available to employers include:

  • Posting and marketing of open positions
  • On-campus recruitment opportunities

University of Nebraska Medical Center Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Nebraska Medical Center. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
501
2024
501 -100
2023
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
901 -100
2023
801 -100
2022
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.

Student services

  • Student Life
  • Center for Healthy Living
  • Service Learning Academy (SLA)
  • Student Association (CoPH)
  • UNMC COPH ASA
  • UNMC Student Response Team
  • Student Counseling
  • Student Senate
  • About Omaha

Housing services

It is important that students who are making plans to attend the University and who are not Nebraska residents are familiar with the effect residency policies may have on their financial preparation for attending the University.

Library services

The library is open to UNMC students, faculty, and staff and Nebraska Medicine staff. A UNMC or Nebraska Medicine ID badge is required for building and library access.

ICT services

UNMC Information Technology Services is home to 120 employees who support a technology environment an expanding research environment, robust educational technologies and a rapidly expanding physical campus.

Medical services

The goals of Student Health:

  • Healthcare workers are at risk for exposure to many serious diseases while working directly with patients or handling material that could spread infection. 
  • UNMC Student Health will make available immunizations and annual screenings for Tuberculosis and flu vaccinations necessary to assist students in staying compliant with UNMC immunization requirements.

Campus life

Each of our campus sites is its own community, connected to a greater community. Located in a handful of Nebraska’s landmark hometowns, UNMC’s divisions across the state are bonded through a shared culture .

  • Omaha: Our ever-growing flagship campus is in the heart of our state’s biggest city. 
  • Lincoln: Dentistry and nursing students share a city and a campus with spirited undergrads.
  • Kearney: This central Nebraska mecca boasts a world-class facility which serves as home to divisions for nursing and allied health professions.
  • Norfolk: Northeast Nebraska’s hub hosts nursing’s Northern Division in a beautiful facility.
  • Scottsbluff-Gering: Nursing and dentistry divisions reside in these Panhandle twin cities.

Sports facilities

Memberships, intramural sports & special events and fitness classes are available to all UNMC & Nebraska Medicine faculty, staff, students, retirees, alumni, volunteers, contracted employees & affiliated organizations. The facility includes: multi-purpose gymnasium, men’s & women’s locker rooms, health & fitness classrooms, massage room and the Thomas M. Heiser Strength & Fitness Facility.

Student clubs

Student Organizations

  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
  • American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists  (APhA-ASP)
  • Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
  • Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
  • Community Student Pharmacists Association (CSPA)
  • Kappa Epsilon Pharmacy Fraternity - Beta Chapter
  • Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity - Gamma Epsilon Chapter
  • Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
  • Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society - Alpha Epsilon Chapter
  • Rural Pharmacy Student Association (RPSA)
  • Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP)

Accreditation

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health (College) is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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