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Academic excellence at SMU
Teaching and research fuse into breakthrough experiences in one of the brightest academic communities in the world. Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio means students build strong relationships with outstanding faculty who champion their ambition and drive, whether it’s for tackling climate change, fighting cancer or pursuing another passion.
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Schools and Colleges
SMU’s strength lies in fusing teaching and research into breakthrough academic experiences. This balance is rare among national institutions, yet fitting for a university like SMU that values balance and breadth in education. With more than 100 majors and 85 minors to choose from, as well as double and triple major opportunities and accelerated degree programs, you can go as far as you want and as quickly, too.
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Cox School of Business
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Dedman School of Law
Lyle School of Engineering
Meadows School of the Arts
Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
Perkins School of Theology
Simmons School of Education & Human Development
The Guildhall
Research
SMU’s faculty and students join forces as co-creators of knowledge that spans the arts, sciences, engineering, business and the humanities. Even in their first year, students become hands-on contributors to significant discoveries. In collaboration with industry, nonprofit organizations and other institutions, our researchers forge paths to results that can be applied ethically on a local, national and global scale. SMU researchers shape these discoveries into economic opportunities, stronger communities and a better world.
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Centers & Institutes
Graduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Faculty Grants
Research News
Libraries
SMU libraries support the mission of SMU by offering important resources that facilitate learning and research. With 7 physical libraries, several online collections, comprehensive research services, and monthly courses we are here to help you in any way we can.
MORE ABOUT LIBRARIES
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Fondren Library
Bridwell Library
Business Library
DeGoyler Library
Hamon Arts Library
Underwood Law Library
SMU-in-Taos: Fort Burgwin Library
Study Abroad
The study abroad office is here to help you discover all of your international learning options and prepare for an off-campus term. From application support to safety preparations, we’ll support you every step of the way.
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How to Apply
Programs
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Health & Safety
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Continuing & Professional Education
Our mission is to create innovative learning experiences that boost your career, surprise you with ideas and transform your life or organization. SMU CAPE is the place to achieve your goals for professional development and technical skills enhancement and the go-to source for students with the objective of lifelong learning.
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Online Master's
Certificates
Short Courses
International Student & Scholar Services
The International Student & Scholar Services team is committed to facilitating and enriching your experience before you arrive on campus and while you are here in the U.S. All members of the ISSS team work diligently to provide the best and most useful resources prior to your arrival through a comprehensive pre-arrival information packet that will assist the visa application process.
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SMU's singular approach to integrating rigorous learning with
hands-on experience
will prepare you to achieve your educational goals and expand your world in ways you never imagined. Ours is a community of people
forging their own paths.
We'd like to
help you shape yours.
Plan your visit
Skip to main content
Academic excellence at SMU
Teaching and research fuse into breakthrough experiences in one of the brightest academic communities in the world. Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio means students build strong relationships with outstanding faculty who champion their ambition and drive, whether it’s for tackling climate change, fighting cancer or pursuing another passion.
Explore degrees and programs
On This Page
Schools and Colleges
Research
Libraries
Study Abroad
Continuing & Professional Education
International Student & Scholar Services
Schools and Colleges
SMU’s strength lies in fusing teaching and research into breakthrough academic experiences. This balance is rare among national institutions, yet fitting for a university like SMU that values balance and breadth in education. With more than 100 majors and 85 minors to choose from, as well as double and triple major opportunities and accelerated degree programs, you can go as far as you want and as quickly, too.
VIEW ALL MAJORS & MINORS
Top Links
Cox School of Business
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Dedman School of Law
Lyle School of Engineering
Meadows School of the Arts
Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
Perkins School of Theology
Simmons School of Education & Human Development
The Guildhall
Research
SMU’s faculty and students join forces as co-creators of knowledge that spans the arts, sciences, engineering, business and the humanities. Even in their first year, students become hands-on contributors to significant discoveries. In collaboration with industry, nonprofit organizations and other institutions, our researchers forge paths to results that can be applied ethically on a local, national and global scale. SMU researchers shape these discoveries into economic opportunities, stronger communities and a better world.
MORE ABOUT RESEARCH
Top Links
Centers & Institutes
Graduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Faculty Grants
Research News
Libraries
SMU libraries support the mission of SMU by offering important resources that facilitate learning and research. With 7 physical libraries, several online collections, comprehensive research services, and monthly courses we are here to help you in any way we can.
MORE ABOUT LIBRARIES
Top Links
Fondren Library
Bridwell Library
Business Library
DeGoyler Library
Hamon Arts Library
Underwood Law Library
SMU-in-Taos: Fort Burgwin Library
Study Abroad
The study abroad office is here to help you discover all of your international learning options and prepare for an off-campus term. From application support to safety preparations, we’ll support you every step of the way.
MORE ABOUT STUDY ABROAD
Top Links
How to Apply
Programs
Funding
Health & Safety
Contact
Continuing & Professional Education
Our mission is to create innovative learning experiences that boost your career, surprise you with ideas and transform your life or organization. SMU CAPE is the place to achieve your goals for professional development and technical skills enhancement and the go-to source for students with the objective of lifelong learning.
Explore CAPE
Top Links
Online Master's
Certificates
Short Courses
International Student & Scholar Services
The International Student & Scholar Services team is committed to facilitating and enriching your experience before you arrive on campus and while you are here in the U.S. All members of the ISSS team work diligently to provide the best and most useful resources prior to your arrival through a comprehensive pre-arrival information packet that will assist the visa application process.
MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Top Links
New Student Information
New Scholar Information
U.S. Living
Events
Search the SMU website
Search
Submit
Popular Searches
Current Students
Majors and Minors
Undergraduate Admission | SMU
Graduate Admission
Faculty & Staff
Graduate Programs
Alumni
Did you know?
SMU's singular approach to integrating rigorous learning with
hands-on experience
will prepare you to achieve your educational goals and expand your world in ways you never imagined. Ours is a community of people
forging their own paths.
We'd like to
help you shape yours.
Plan your visit