The University of Montana capitalizes on its unique strengths to create knowledge, provide an active learning environment for students and offer programs and services responsive to the needs of Montanans. The University delivers education and training on its four campuses and through telecommunications to sites inside and outside of Montana. With public expectations on the rise, the University asks its students, faculty and staff to do and accomplish even more than they have in the past. The University has a commitment to education defined in the broadest sense as personal development and citizen preparation, workforce development and training, graduate education and research, service learning, and community building on and off the campuses. The University enhances its programs through continuous quality review for improvement and remains fully accountable to the citizenry through annual audits and performance evaluations.

Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training for professional careers in the University’s several colleges and schools. The following fields of study are recommended for undergraduates: business, English, computer science, fine arts, forestry, liberal arts, life sciences, mathematics and social sciences. The following are recommended for graduate students: business management, business administration, English, environmental studies, public administration and resource conservation.

HOUSING

Lewis and Clark Village features 2-and 3-bedroom apartments with private bedroom, and shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom between roommates. The apartment comes furnished. Married students will stay in Family Housing and pay the cost difference with their own money. Please notify UM’s host coordinator if this type of arrangement is necessary. 

MEALS

Students will receive a meal stipend equivalent to a semester meal plan delivered in total at the beginning of the semester. 

During periods when Dining Services are closed (Thanksgiving and part of spring break), those students staying in Missoula will be provided with meals.

*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break

 

Course Description

Use the Field of Study finder to research degrees and courses. Course information for future semesters may be incomplete or unavailable. Fall course schedules are typically posted in April; Spring course schedules are typically posted in October. 

You can also use the Course Catalog webpageto look at degrees. After selecting a degree, click the 'Requirements' tab to see associated courses. Click on the name of the course to see a brief description.

Having difficulty finding course information? Contact your ISEP Student Advisor whose contact information can be found in your ISEP Dashboard. 

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Jacki D'Amico 703-504-9977 | JDAmico@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

    Urban Planning

  • Area Studies:

    African-American Studies Area Studies, Other Asian Studies Chinese Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other French Studies Gay/Lesbian Studies German Studies Irish Studies Japanese Studies Latin American Studies Native American Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Genetics Neuroscience Physiology Wildlife Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Management Information Systems Marketing

  • Communication:

    Journalism Photojournalism Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  • Computer and Information Sciences

    Computer and IT Support Services

  • Education:

    Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Professional/Technical Writing Rhetoric and Composition Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Hindi Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Linguistics Russian Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Community Health Services/Counseling Pharmacy

  • History:

    American History (United States) European History History, Other

  • Hospitality and Tourism

    Tourism Management

  • Human Services:

    Community Organization and Advocacy Social Work

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Law/Criminal Justice

    Criminology

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Humanities

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Forestry Land Use Planning Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

    Philosophy

  • Physical Sciences:

    Astronomy Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Hydrology and Water Resources Science Physics Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Geography Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Sports Studies

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  • Visual and Performing Arts: Recommended!

    Acting Art History Art Studies Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Ceramics Cinematography and Film Production Dance Digital Arts Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Film Studies Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Music Performance Painting Photography Sculpture Studio Arts Technical Theatre Design and Technology Voice and Opera

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 70
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 525
  • IELTS Score: 6

Special Application Instructions

If the student's TOEFL score is below 92 Ibt (580 PBT) or the IELTS score is below 7.0, students may be required to complete English as a Second Language course(s) before they can take courses in their major. Please note that individual departments may have established their own minimum scores.

One of the following is required for admission as a visiting student to UM Law School: a minimum score of 100 Ibt (250 CBT or 600PBT) on the TOEFL, 6.5 on IELTS, or 84 on MELAB. Applicants for Law School should also submit a completed UM Law School Application for Admission. 

Graduate degree programs are available to ISEP students only if admitted in advance of arrival. Graduate-level exchange students will be considered non-degree students. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Graduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Biology: Recommended!

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biophysics Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Toxicology Wildlife Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Management Economics

  • Computer and Information Sciences Recommended!

  • Education: Recommended!

    Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    General Literature Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures: Recommended!

    French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences: Recommended!

    Athletic Training Health and Wellness Pharmacy Public Health

  • History Recommended!

  • Human Services: Recommended!

    Public Administration Social Work

  • Law/Criminal Justice Recommended!

    Business Law

  • Mathematics Recommended!

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation: Recommended!

    Environmental Science Forestry Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies Recommended!

    Philosophy

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry Geology/Earth Science

  • Psychology: Recommended!

    Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Educational Psychology

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Anthropology Cartography/GIS Geography Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Visual and Performing Arts: Recommended!

    Acting Art Studies Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Music Performance Technical Theatre Design and Technology

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 550
  • IELTS Score: 6.5

Special Application Instructions

If the student's TOEFL score is below 92 Ibt (580 PBT) or the IELTS score is below 7.0, students may be required to complete English as a Second Language course(s) before they can take courses in their major. Please note that individual departments may have established their own minimum scores.

One of the following is required for admission as a visiting student to UM Law School: a minimum score of 100 Ibt (250 CBT or 600PBT) on the TOEFL, 6.5 on IELTS, or 84 on MELAB. Applicants for Law School should also submit a completed UM Law School Application for Admission. 

Graduate degree programs are available to ISEP students only if admitted in advance of arrival. Graduate-level exchange students will be considered non-degree students. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Some courses carry special course fees such as lab fees which are noted in the online Class Schedule system. These fees are not included in ISEP benefits. 

Certain syllabi may be available in advance to prospective students; contact your ISEP Student Advisor.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

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