Montana State University Billings (or MSU Billings) is a public university in Billings, Montana. It is the state's third largest university and it is located in Montana's largest city. Its University Campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings, Montana, United States. Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School at its founding in 1927, the Normal School changed its name to Eastern Montana College of Education in 1949. It was again renamed in 1965 as Eastern Montana College (EMC). It merged into the Montana University System in 1994 under its present name. Currently, the university offers over 100 specialized programs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees through the University's five colleges. The five colleges of Montana State University Billings are Arts and Sciences, Business, Allied Health Professions, Education, and City College. The mission of MSUB is to deliver a transformative education that empowers students from diverse backgrounds to succeed, and its vision is educating students to impact an evolving global community.