Originally chartered as The Montana State School of Mines, Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) has evolved into a dynamic institution which connects focused students to a network of people, opportunities, and experiences that empower them to change the world.
Along with world-class offerings in resource engineering, Montana Tech offers programs in other areas of engineering, the sciences, mathematics, computation, health, business. We offer certificate programs, associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees along with with doctoral degrees in Materials Science and Earth Science & Engineering.
Montana Tech’s commitment to research has resulted in significant funding for compelling projects that will help transform tomorrow. Undergraduate and graduate students alike are frequently involved with faculty and staff in these important research programs.
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We offer hands-on opportunities so you can be a difference-maker, healer, or problem-solver.
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With discovery and innovative thinking, we improve lives and help you change tomorrow today.
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Our supportive community gives you direction so that you can find the right future for you.
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What Montana Tech promises to strive for every day to make your experience exceptional.
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#1 College in Montana for Bachelor’s Degrees
Best Colleges for Petroleum Engineering
#1 Top College in Montana for Highest Paid Graduates
94.47% Overall Career Outcomes Rate
Our home in historic Butte and our location in Big Sky country give students and everyone at Montana Tech an exceptional place to live, study, explore, and love.
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We’ve come a long way from our founding in 1900. Through technological advances and generations of change, Montana Tech has emerged as a future-focused power for good.
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Montana Tech’s Marketing and Communications Department oversees the university’s messaging strategy and execution, and the Montana True brand and assets.
More about our messaging and how we can help you. »Montana Tech is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Find out about our accreditation credentials.
Our leadership teams are comprised of talented and committed individuals in a variety of roles. Find out more about our leadership today.
Montana Tech’s new vision for its future is being built in 2021. Read more about the plan for the Plan and who is doing the work.
Exceptional opportunities for joining the Montana Tech family may be available. Check out possibilities for joining us today.
Supporting resources for faculty and staff are available to make our students’ experiences the best they can be. Explore what we offer to help our students.
A safe and healthy campus environment is critical to Montana Tech’s students, employees, and visitors. See what health and safety resources are available.
Goldwater ScholarsIn the last 14 years, eight Montana Tech students have been named Goldwater Scholars.