Welcome. We are pleased that you are interested in learning about the University of Missouri (also called “Mizzou” or “MU”).

We are proud of our University and our 27,000 talented and friendly students, 1,400 of whom are international students from about 100 countries. The international center at MU provides these international students with many services, including immigration and personal advising.

If you have not completed a college degree, you are an “undergraduate student.” (Undergraduate students receive a bachelor's degree when they graduate from MU.) If you're looking for undergraduate studies, this is the right page.

If you cannot find the information you need or if you have questions, please contact our international counselors.

Applying to MU
You can apply online or on paper. If you have questions, please contact our international admissions counselors.

Apply as an International Student

Exploring MU
MU is the oldest and largest university in the state of Missouri, which is located in the middle of the United States.

28 Fast Facts
MU’s Pride Points
Virtual Tour
School and Colleges
International Center
Request Information

Paying for MU
For admission to MU, you must show proof that you have enough money to pay for the first 12 months of study. If one of your parents graduated from MU, you may be eligible for a scholarship.

Estimated Expenses
Proof of Support form (PDF)
Scholarship for Children of International Alumni (Global Heritage)

Studying at MU
At MU, there are hundreds of majors and courses, and you will get help choosing your courses. You can also take English language classes to improve your English.

Intensive English Program
International Student Services
Learning Center
Majors & Minors
Schools & Colleges
Writing Center

Living at MU
MU’s students are talented and friendly, and our hometown is lively and easy to get around.

Housing
Housing Info for Parents
About Columbia, our hometown
International Student Organizations
Learn about Americans & their customs
Office of Disability Services
Student Life
Student Services
Tiger Athletics