University of Missouri

Located in Columbia Missouri, the campus of the university is spread across 1,262 acres and is maintained as a lush green botanical garden in Downtown Columbia. The academic buildings of the university are categorized into 2 main groups that include Red Campus and White Campus. Red Campus is the historical campus that houses Switzler Hall and Jesse Hall. White Campus forms the new building built in Neo-Gothic style. The University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics' main campus is situated north of the sports complex. It is home to the Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital and the University of Missouri Hospital. The University of Missouri is a member of the American Universities' Association and operates over 23 residence halls on campus and at least other 2 off-campus sites. Moreover, it has one amongst the nation's the oldest and the largest Greek systems.

Located in Columbia Missouri, the campus of MU is spread across 1,262 acres and is maintained as a lush green botanical garden in Downtown Columbia. There are various on-campus housing options available at the University of Missouri for international students. There is a variety of residential halls and apartments to choose from. Some of these are - Bluford, Brooks, Center, College Avenue, Defoe-Graham, Discovery, Dogwood, Execellence, Galena, Gateway, Gillett, Hatch, and 13 more options to opt from. Listed below is the breakdown of expenses for international students pursuing a degree course as well residing in MU:EXPENSEFALL 2023SPRING 2024AnnualTuition and Fees$17,320-$19,120$17,320-$19,120$34,640-$38,240Books and Supplies$475$475$950Housing and Food$5,070$5,070$11,050Personal Expenses$1,821$1,821$3,642Medical Insurance Premium$1,069$1,485 (includes summer)$2,554Note: Amounts are subject to change at any time. However, any tuition or fee increases must be approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term. Any approved revision of tuition and fees is effective regardless of whether they have been paid prior to the revision. 

Yes, the University of Missouri allows students to work on-campus while studying in the university. MU employs students through regular part-time jobs and through the Federal Work-Study Program. Jobs are typically 5 to 10 hours per week, with wages varying by position and skill level. Student employees are paid via direct deposit to their bank account. These funds are not applied to a student’s MU account and are not listed as pending aid on the billing statement.International students studying on an F-1 visa are permitted to work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms. The wage and number of hours per week will vary by position, but the minimum wage is currently $12 per hour.

The University of Missouri offers a variety of scholarships to their international population, for which the students are automatically considered for when they apply. However, students must submit their SAT/ACT scores while applying to MU in order to be considered eligible for scholarships at the university. Some popular scholarships at MU and their eligibility criteria are:1) Spring 2024 Awards for International Freshman Students:Scholarship NameDisbursement AmountEligibility CriteriaInternational Merit Scholarship$5,000SAT - 1260 ORACT - 27International Honors Scholarship$10,000SAT - 1330 ORACT - 29Note: Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered for any scholarships at MU.Scholarship NameDisbursement AmountEligibility CriteriaGlobal Black & Gold Scholarship  (Level 1)$21,500SAT - 1260 ORACT - 27 ANDA parent who graduated from MU.Global Black & Gold Scholarship (Level 2)$11,000SAT - 1200 ORACT - 25 ANDA parent who graduated from MU.Note: If the candidates has a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri, only then they are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.1) Fall 2024 Awards for International Freshman Students:Scholarship NameDisbursement AmountEligibility CriteriaInternational Merit Scholarship$10,000Application materialsEnglish proficiencySAT/ACT preferredInternational Honors Scholarship$20,000Application materialsEnglish proficiencySAT/ACT preferredNote: Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered for any scholarships at MU.Scholarship NameDisbursement AmountEligibility CriteriaGlobal Black & Gold Scholarship  (Level 1)$21,500SAT - 1260 ORACT - 27 ANDA parent who graduated from MU.Global Black & Gold Scholarship (Level 2)$11,000SAT - 1200 ORACT - 25 ANDA parent who graduated from MU.Note: If the candidates has a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri, only then they are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.3) Competitive Awards & Departmental Scholarships:Competitive scholarships are also available to international students based on academic eligibility. Students can apply for this scholarship through the Stamps Scholarship Program. All the candidates must note that the programme has a strict deadline of December 1, by which date they must apply to MU and the Honors College and submitted all required materials for the Stamps Scholars Application. To be eligible, the applicant must have at least:1420 SAT OR32 ACT AND3.5 core GPA.

All the international undergraduate students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree course at the University of Central Missouri must fulfill the entry requirements listed below in order to get enrolled in the university:GPA requirements:GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale; ORGPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale; ORAverage grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale; ORAverage grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale; ORIGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo);Academic requirements:Complete 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework:SubjectUnitsMathematicsFour units (Algebra or higher)ScienceThree unitsSocial StudiesThree unitsLanguagesTwo unitsFine ArtsOne units

To be eligible for pursuing higher studies at the University of Missouri, students must meet certain entry requirements that inlcude English language requirements as well. MU accepts IELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE & Duolingo as a proof of proficiency in the English language and the minimum score requirements are listed below:English Language ExamMinimum Score RequiredTOEFL iBT79 (no sub-section below 17)IELTS6.5 (no band below 6.0)PTE59Duolingo English Test  (DET)110 (at least 3/4 sub-sections above 100)Note: Many courses at the University of Missouri require higher English language exam scores than the ones listed above. Hence, students are advised to go through MU's official website for course-specific details.

The University of Missouri is a top university in US, which offers about 150 master's courses to all US citizens as well as overseas candidates. Prospective students of MU can pursue master's courses in fields like; Accountancy, Anthropology, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Dispute resolution, Economics, Human Environmental Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Mathematics, Medicine, Music, Natural Resources, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Plant, Insect & Microbial Sciences, Public Affairs, Romance Languages, Social Work, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, Statistics, Theatre, Textile, Visual Studies and many more. These courses help students not only learn, but gain practical knowledge and produce real-world benefitting research work. MU's degree programs and faculty research productivity have earned national acclaim overtime. Students also get access to online master's courses in order to pursue a degree course at the University of Missouri and this makes the university ideal for international students, specially the ones who cannot afford the cost of living in USA.