UMC

UMC is an acronym used by several organizations and institutions, with meanings that vary by context. Notable uses include the following.

United Methodist Church: A major Protestant denomination with historical roots in Methodism, formed in 1968 by the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. It emphasizes social justice, spiritual formation, and global mission, and it is organized through a system of annual conferences and a Book of Discipline that guides doctrine and governance.

United Microelectronics Corporation: A Taiwanese semiconductor company established in 1980 and one of the world’s leading contract chip manufacturers. UMC provides wafer fabrication services for customers in computing, communications, and consumer electronics, and it operates multiple fabrication facilities to produce integrated circuits.

University Medical Center: A common designation for university-affiliated teaching hospitals and medical centers. The term is used in many countries to indicate facilities that combine patient care with medical education and clinical research. In some contexts, the Dutch term Universitair Medisch Centrum (UMC) is used to designate national academic medical centers.

Because UMC is an acronym used by diverse organizations, the intended meaning is usually inferred from context, geography, or accompanying identifiers such as organization names, locations, or logos.