An Exceptional Education for Exceptional Students
As one of our most accomplished students in our state or nation, you've already demonstrated the kind of drive and excellence that changes lives—and we want you to know that we want you here.
As you weigh your college options, we hope you'll take a close look at our University of Nebraska programs. Our university offers a unique combination of academic excellence, world-class faculty and a close-knit, supportive environment where you'll be empowered to lead and thrive from your very first day.
With four distinct campuses across the state, the University of Nebraska offers something for everyone.
You’ll be part of an academic community that offers world-class academics, hands-on research opportunities and dynamic leadership experiences.
You’ll join an empowering network of scholars and mentors who will challenge you to grow and support you every step of the way.
Whether you're drawn to the Big Ten experience of our flagship land-grant university, the hands-on innovation at our metropolitan campus, the close-knit undergraduate focus of our Kearney campus or the nationally recognized programs at our academic medical center, you’ll find a place where you can thrive.
Premier Programs
We invite you to explore some of our most prestigious and rewarding opportunities—like the Raikes Scholars, Scott Scholars, and Honors Programs. These aren’t just academic communities; they’re transformative experiences that come with significant financial support, including competitive scholarships and exclusive access to research, leadership, and career-building opportunities.
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management (UNL)
The Raikes School offers a one-of-a-kind academic and residential experience for students who compete in the top 1% of their peers. Using a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, our curriculum integrates state of the art software engineering and computer science concepts, quantitative business methodology interwoven with communication, leadership, and human-centered design.
Scott Scholars at UNO
The Scott Scholars Program at UNO reflects Nebraska's commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders in STEM, health sciences, and innovation. Supported by the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation, this program provides high-achieving students with the resources, mentorship, and community needed to reach their full potential.
Scott Scholars live and learn in a close-knit cohort, engage in hands-on experiences, and develop the technical and leadership skills required to thrive in a fast-changing world. With comprehensive financial support— including tuition coverage, housing, and dedicated funding for academic and professional development—students can fully focus on their studies, personal growth, and positively impacting the community.
Scott Scholars at UNMC
The UNMC Scott Scholars Program is the nation's only medical school scholarship program that combines financial support with a living-learning community and a structured leadership curriculum for future physicians. Designed for exceptional medical students who aspire to advance the future of health care, the program offers a distinctive curriculum integrating health design thinking and global immersion experiences from the very first day of medical school.
Honors Programs (UNK, UNL and UNO)
Honors programs on the University of Nebraska’s three undergraduate campuses (UNK, UNL and UNO) help exceptionally motivated and talented students enhance their college experience by providing honors section courses, research opportunities, seminars and a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences.
Programs for Every Interest
Whether you choose to apply to one of our premier opportunities above or select a course of study on your own, the University of Nebraska has a program for you. Our four campuses are home to more than 350 undergraduate majors—including programs in future-focused fields like artificial intelligence, emerging media arts, aviation and cybersecurity.
Find Your University of Nebraska
Interested in learning more about a program at the University of Nebraska? Or ready to apply to one of our campuses? Follow the links below to visit our campus admissions websites.