Study in the U.S.A. - Midwest (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Missouri State University, home to over 24,000 students, is the second-largest university in the state of Missouri. With a student to faculty ratio of approximately 19:1, students often find themselves in small classrooms where professors know their students individually. With the university's distinct mission in public affairs, the campus is always filled with an array of university activities and opportunities to promote ethical leadership, cultural competency and community engagement.
As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.
Why Missouri State University?
Housing
International students reside in the residence hall accommodation which is currently located in Sunvilla Apartments. Students have access to a full kitchen and laundry services.
MEALS
ISEP students receive a 19-meal/week plan in the dining halls plus a $165 Boomer Meal stipend per semester. The meal plan can be redeemed at any campus dining hall and the Boomer Meal stipend can be used to purchase additional meals through an on campus vendor (Subway, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, etc.)
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break
Course Description
You are able to view a list of courses offered in past and future semesters by following the steps below:
- Go to Academic Offerings
- Select the term you will be studying at Missouri State.
- Click submit and select the subject (accounting, global studies, Ozark studies, etc), and click Search
This search will populate all the classes offered within that subject. You will be able to identify classes available for registration, location, time, professor and how many credit hours.
International students typically take five classes (15 credit hours), but can take as few as 12 credit hours. When selecting your classes, make sure to identify more than five class options, as classes can fill up quickly. Classes must be undergraduate level, typically labeled 100-400 (i.e. MTH 347).
For a list of recommended courses for popular majors at MSU, visit this link.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Space is limited in the academic fields of education, journalism, design, photography, film and music.
Students taking courses within the field of music, especially instrumental courses or courses with supplemental or lab fees (i.e. colleges of business, media, film and journalism, etc.) will be responsible for any extra fees associated with these courses.
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.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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