Private for-profit online university serving working professionals globally since 1998.
UMT offers 40 degrees and certificates across 31 majors and concentrations, including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Core disciplines include management, business administration, health administration, computer science, information technology, homeland security, and criminal justice. The university's project management programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center. All instruction is delivered online, enabling flexibility for working professionals.
UMT operates as a fully online institution headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The university serves a geographically dispersed student body of working professionals, military personnel, veterans, first responders, and career changers from 89 countries. Open enrollment is available year-round for most students, with semester-based enrollment required for FSA and F-1 international students.
UMT maintains a streamlined admissions process for working adults. Undergraduate applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and transcripts if applicable. Graduate applicants require a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. Doctoral applicants must hold a master's degree. The university accepts transfer students year-round, allowing up to 75% credit transfer for undergraduate programs and 50% for graduate programs. Special tuition rates are available for military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement professionals.
As of 2025, UMT has educated over 24,000 students, with more than 17,000 earning degrees at all levels. The university awarded 2,114 degrees in the past five years. UMT is ranked among Forbes 500 Top Colleges for 2024–2025. Graduates report career advancement and leadership development through the university's practical, career-focused curriculum.