- Public Four-Year Universities
- Montana State University (Bozeman) – Montana’s largest university and a leading public research institution, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Bozeman.
- Montana State University Billings – A comprehensive public university in Billings, offering associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees; includes City College for two-year programs.
- Montana State University Northern – Located in Havre, this public university is known for its programs in education, nursing, and technology.
- Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) – Based in Butte, Montana Tech is renowned for its engineering, applied sciences, and health programs.
- University of Montana (Missoula) – A flagship public research university in Missoula, offering a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
- University of Montana Western – Located in Dillon, this public university is known for its innovative Experience One block scheduling system.
- Private Colleges & Universities
- University of Providence – Formerly University of Great Falls, this private Catholic university in Great Falls offers liberal arts and professional programs.
- Carroll College – A private, Catholic liberal arts college in Helena, recognized for its strong pre-med, nursing, and engineering programs.
- Rocky Mountain College – A private college in Billings, offering liberal arts and professional degrees in a small college environment.
- Public Two-Year and Community Colleges
- Great Falls College Montana State University – A two-year public college in Great Falls, offering associate degrees and certificates.
- Helena College University of Montana – A two-year public technical college in Helena, providing associate degrees and workforce training.
- Bitterroot College University of Montana – A two-year college in Hamilton, affiliated with the University of Montana.
- Missoula College University of Montana – The two-year college of the University of Montana, located in Missoula.
- Flathead Valley Community College – A public community college in Kalispell, offering associate degrees and workforce programs.
- Dawson Community College – A two-year public college in Glendive, offering associate degrees and certificates.
- Miles Community College – Located in Miles City, this two-year public college offers associate degrees and technical programs.
- City College at Montana State University Billings – The two-year college of MSU Billings, offering technical and associate degree programs.
- Highlands College of Montana Tech – The two-year college of Montana Tech, located in Butte.
- Gallatin College Montana State University – The two-year college of MSU Bozeman, offering associate degrees and certificates.
- Tribal Colleges
- Aaniiih Nakoda College – A tribally controlled community college in Harlem, serving the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
- Blackfeet Community College – Located in Browning, this college serves the Blackfeet Nation and offers associate degrees and certificates.
- Chief Dull Knife College – A two-year tribal college in Lame Deer, serving the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
- Fort Peck Community College – A tribally controlled college in Poplar, serving the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes.
- Little Big Horn College – A two-year tribal college in Crow Agency, serving the Crow Nation.
- Salish Kootenai College – A tribally controlled college in Pablo, offering a variety of degree programs.
- Stone Child College – Located in Box Elder, this college serves the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation.

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