Students from all over the world come to the University of Missouri for its excellent academic reputation and opportunities to gain career experience while taking classes. You’ve already gotten started. Now finish strong at Mizzou.
You are an international transfer student if you are a degree-seeking student who:
- Has received a high school diploma
- And completed coursework during a regular session at a college or university
- And are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
We want to hear from you! Use the form below to contact us for more information, or find other ways to connect with International Admissions.
Application Process
Applying and transferring to Mizzou is simple and straightforward.
- See what admissions materials you’ll need.
- Learn about transfer admission requirements.
- Read about Mizzou’s English language requirements for international transfer students (see the section titled “Transfer Credit as proof of English proficiency”).
- While you can apply at any time, we recommend you apply at least six months to a year in advance of the semester you wish to enroll.
Transfer Credits & Articulation Agreements
Follow these guides to see how your college credits will transfer to Mizzou.
- View International Baccalaureate course equivalencies.
- Do you have credits from a Missouri college or university? Visit our articulation agreements and transfer guides page.
- See how some courses from institutions across the U.S. transfer to Mizzou on our transfer course equivalencies site. Not every institution is included in this database. Please know that we will work with you to honor as many credits as possible from your institution when you transfer to Mizzou.
- Learn more about transferring credits here.
Costs & Scholarships
A Mizzou education is a tremendous value. We’re here to help you through the process.
Mizzou offers scholarships for international students that you will be automatically considered for when you apply. Scholarships are education funds that don’t have to be repaid. Use the tables below to learn more about scholarships (also referred to as “awards”) and the estimated costs of attending Mizzou.
Please note: International applicants to Coordinated Undergraduate Degree Programs (CUDPs) in the Missouri School of Journalism are not considered for transfer scholarships.
Find the estimated cost of attending Mizzou on our costs page. View scholarships specifically for international transfer students on our international student scholarships page.