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Michigan State University

MSU is massive and overflowing with school spirit from the campus, the surrounding community, and more than half a million alumni all over the world.

About the institution

Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is one of the top 100 research universities in the world. Offering more than 200 majors including a law school and three medical schools, MSU is nationally recognized for numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, accounting, hospitality business, international relations, packaging, education, advertising, journalism, economics, communication, and criminal justice. MSU has an enrollment of 50,000 students, including more than 38,000 undergraduate students. More than 4,000 international students representing more than 130 countries are proud to call MSU home. MSU is located in East Lansing, Michigan, once voted as one of the “friendliest cities” in the United States.

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Number of Undergraduate Students

38000

Student to Faculty Ratio

17:1

Size of Instituition

Very Large Institution >30,000

Selectivity

Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)

Campus Style

Large campus surrounded by a small city (East Lansing) within the Lansing Metro area (500,000 people)

Education Model

Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes – some programs require this.

Are there study abroad options?

Yes – on all seven continents

Cost of Tuition

International Tuition & Fees (including room and board, health insurance, books, and personal expenses): $41,330
Full cost breakdown available here: https://admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/default.aspx

Funding

International applicants are automatically considered for scholarships (no additional application) that range between 10-50% of the overall costs

US citizens are also automatically considered for scholarships (with no additional scholarship application required)

IB Grade Requirements

We typically like to see 30 points and higher

UFP Grade Requirements

We would consider this on a case-by-case basis

Subjects

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World Top 200

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USA Top 100

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USA Top 50 for both Undergraduate Business and Undergraduate Engineering

Sociology
World Top 200
Sports-Related Subjects
World Top 50
Veterinary Science
World Top 50
Subject Name
Degree Area
Law
Society & Social Sciences
Legal Studies/Pre-Law
Society & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Manufacturing
Engineering
Marketing
Business
Materials Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Music
Performing Arts
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Nursing
Medicine & Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Medicine & Healthcare
Optometry
Medicine & Healthcare
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Philosophy Politics and Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Physiotherapy
Medicine & Healthcare
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Pre-Med
Medicine & Healthcare
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Social Policy
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Software Engineering
Computing & ICT

Undergraduate Research

Thousands of research projects take place across campus. MSU undergraduates are encouraged to work closely and collaboratively with our world-renowned researchers.

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