The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC or Kansas City) is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and includes a medical school and a law school. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the university's enrollment was nearly 15,300 students. It offers more than 125 degree programs in 12 academic units and is classified as a "Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" institution. UMKC is also home to the School of Dentistry, Missouri's only public dental school.