The U.S. Marine Corps' professional military education university system, developing critical thinkers and ethical leaders.
Marine Corps University operates multiple colleges and schools offering graduate-level professional military education. The Marine Corps War College awards a Master of Strategic Studies (MSS) degree, the Command and Staff College offers a Master of Military Studies (MMS) degree, and the School of Advanced Warfighting grants a Master of Operational Studies (MOS) degree. Additional programs include the Expeditionary Warfare School for captains, the College of Enlisted Military Education, the School of MAGTF Logistics, and the College of Distance Education and Training. All programs emphasize critical thinking, ethical leadership, and preparation for joint, interagency, and multinational operations.
MCU educates Marines to prevail in combat through professional military education that develops critical thinkers, innovative problem solvers, and ethical leaders. The institution values heritage by preserving Marine Corps history and legacy, innovation through fostering lifelong learning and leadership development, and decisiveness in planning and execution. The university prepares graduates to serve as commanders and staff officers in service, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational organizations.
Marine Corps University Press, located in Quantico, publishes scholarly works and is a member of the Association of University Presses. The institution operates the Library of the Marine Corps, Marine Corps History Division, and the Lejeune Leadership Institute, which manages leadership development programs across the Marine Corps. MCU also hosts the Center for Regional and Security Studies and conducts research on national security issues through its civilian faculty.
MCU welcomes international military students and allied foreign officers into its resident programs. The institution offers specialized programs including the Executive Education Program for general officers, the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course, and the Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers Program. The Marine Corps University Speakers Bureau and various symposia facilitate engagement with key allies and strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.