
SMU is a premier research and liberal arts university located in the heart of one of the most dynamic metro areas in the United States. SMU offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in Advertising, the Arts, Business, Engineering, Humanities, Journalism and Communication Studies, Law, the Natural Sciences, Sports Management, and Theology. We have a strong, engaged commitment to the Dallas community and produce dynamic students who enjoy outstanding career outcomes.SMU was founded by what is now The United Methodist Church, in partnership with civic leaders, and was shaped by the entrepreneurial spirit of the region. The University is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.