Especially for International Students:
Welcome to the
MU Graduate School
Hello from the Graduate School deans and staff. The University of Missouri is located in the middle of the United States, in Columbia, MO. Some people refer to us by one of our historic nicknames: "MU" or "Mizzou." You can drive to our university in about two hours from either St. Louis or Kansas City. The MU campus is next to downtown Columbia, so students can walk to food stores, restaurants and places of worship. Our city is clean and the people are friendly!
This page is designed especially for international students who would like to learn more about Columbia, the MU Graduate School and our 95 graduate and professional degree programs. Be sure to review the important links along the sides of this page to learn why international students choose MU for graduate study. We hope to see you on our campus soon.
Introduction to the MU Graduate School. Learn about our deans and services on our About Us page.
Graduate School DVD and Brochure. Our DVD and brochure for prospective students tell about graduate degree programs and offer pictures of our campus and the city of Columbia.
Graduate Catalog and List of Available Degrees. View a list of 95 master's and doctoral degrees in our catalog, including information about specific degree completion requirements and links to degree programs on the MU campus.
Graduate School Admission & Application
- International Student PreScreening. By answering these questions you will receive basic information on foreign degree equivalency and degree program admission requirements. Go to this prescreening page to learn more and find answers to your questions.
- MU Graduate Application for Admission. All applicants must apply to both a degree program and to the Graduate School. Find the general application instructions here.
- International Graduate Admission. As an international student, you must complete additional mandatory application steps. Be sure to complete the additional application steps for international applicants.
- Proof of English Language Ability. All non-native English-speaking applicants are required to provide proof of English language ability.
- Proof of Financial Support. International applicants are also required to submit proof of financial support. This documentation may include the an affidavit of financial support.
- Visa information is provided by the MU International Center. Click on "Prospective Students" link in the left column for important visa information.
Other Graduate School Information
- New Graduate Student Orientation and Resource Fair
- International Teaching Assistant Program (ITAP) (for students planning to teach at MU)
- Graduate Student Financial Support (assistantships, fellowships & campus jobs)
- Graduate School Career Services (learn how to make a US-style resume or CV)
- Student Development Resources (links to orientation, research, writing and student groups)
- International Development Graduate Minor (MU interdisciplinary study about global issues)
- Read about current graduate students' research and achievements
About Graduate Education in the US
The Council of Graduate Schools offers a helpful publication for prospective graduate students called Graduate Study in the United States: A Guide for Prospective International Graduate Students.
Education USA is a government site that explains US graduate education and provides other important information for prospective international students.
US Immigration & Customs Enforcement is the official government site that provides instructions on How to Become a Student or Exchange Visitorin the US.