Montana State University offers a variety of excellent graduate programs to students from across the United States and around the world. A mid-sized university of 12,000, including 400 international students from over 60 countries, MSU is especially known for quality programs in the fields of agriculture, architecture (NAAB), business (AACSB), computer science (CSAB), engineering (ABET), film production, nursing, and the sciences. The university attracts US$80 million annually for research and creative activities, and bright undergraduate students are encouraged to participate (http://www.montana.edu/wwwvr). New, state-of-the-art /facilities allow students easy access to over 600 computers and high tech laboratories. Convenient, on-campus housing is guaranteed to all students with many leisure activities available, including concerts, clubs and sporting events(http://www.montana.edu/wwwocl/Reslife/). Tuition costs remain reasonable when compared to those charged at institutions of similar good quality.
The university is located in Bozeman, a safe and friendly community of 35,000 people, and an ideal college town. There are many cultural activities for students to enjoy including musical performances, theater and art shows. A place of great beauty, Bozeman is surrounded by mountain ranges and rivers, clean air and starry skies. World-famous Yellowstone National Park is just 150 kilometers to the south, and the area is known for its many outdoor recreational opportunities, especially skiing, hiking, and fishing.
A professional staff is available to assist students with advice before they leave home, arrange airport pickup, early housing, and help new students adjust to campus through an international orientation program. Personal attention and assistance is available for all international students throughout their stay in Bozeman, and many enjoy participating in the International Student Organization or being matched with a local family from the Bozeman Friends of International Students group(http://www.montana.edu/wwwoie/). International students at MSU experience America at its best, and give much to the community in return.
Programmes offered
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Education (B, M)
Animal & Range Science (M, D)
Land Resources & Environmental Sciences (M, D)
Plant Science (B, M)
Plant Science (D)
Veterinary Molecular Biology (M, D)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
Architecture (B, M)
Art (B, M)
Fine Art (B, M)
Science & Natural History Filmmaking (M)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Professional Accountancy (M)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Education (M, D)
Health and Human Development (M)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Chemical and Biological Engineering (B, M)
Civil Engineering (B, M)
Computer Science (B, M, D)
Construction Engineering Management (M)
Electrical Engineering (B, M)
Engineering (D)
Industrial Engineering Management (M)
Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Science Education (M)
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE
Biochemistry (B, M, D)
Biological Sciences (M, D)
Chemistry (M, D)
Earth Sciences (M, D)
Economics, Applied (M)
English (M)
Fish and Wildlife Management (M)
History (M, D)
Mathematical Sciences (M, D)
Microbiology (M, D)
Native American Studies (M)
Neuroscience (M)
Physics (M, D)
Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration (M)
Statistics (M, D)
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing (M)
Programme director
Dr Norman Peterson
Faculty size
540 full time faculty members, over 82% hold doctorate, professional or terminal degrees in their fields. Student to faculty ratio of 17:1.
Annual student intake
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Programme location(s)
Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana USA
Language of instruction
English
Length
Masters – 1-2 years; Doctoral – 2-5 years
Application fee
US$50
Registration fee
N/A
Tuition fee
Graduates: US$12,750 per year
Other fees
Books, Supplies: Avg US$980 per year; Housing & Living Expenses: Avg: US$6,000 - $10,000 per year
Scholarships, assistantships, funding
MSU Achievement Scholarships for incoming freshmen taking the SAT exam. Based soley on SAT scores over 1050. Scholarships range from US$6,000 - $30,000 and are renewable for 4 years. International Program Scholarships of up to US$3,000 for the first year of study at MSU, based on TOEFL and GPA. Teaching and Research assistantships are available in a number of graduate academic programs.
Starting dates
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Admission requirements
GPA/marks: 3.0/4.0 for 4 year Bachelor’s degree
TOEFL: 550 paper/ 213 computer minimums
GRE is required and score requirement varies with departments
Letters of Recommendation, portfolios, financial statements
Application deadline
Fall Semester: May 1st; Spring Semester: October 1st; Summer Session: March 1st
