About us

The University of Nebraska at Kearney, abbreviated as UNK, is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska. It is a public University of Nebraska system campus and was founded in 1906. The main campus of UNK sprawls across 235 acres and comprises three academic colleges, seven residence halls, a 6000-seater health and sports center, a 19000-square foot wellness center, and so forth. The university's total enrollment is 6327 students, with a study abroad intake of 300 students from 50 countries. UNK is home to 170 student clubs and 12 intercollegiate sports teams. The university offers 70 majors, 27 graduate programs, and 20 pre-professional programs in diverse disciplines such as business, education, management, etc. The research and innovation facet of UNK is phenomenal as its innovative undergraduate research model is deemed a national model. Lastly, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is the proud Alma Mater of many notable alumni, including Gary Dop, Tom Kropp, and Mahabir Pun.