International Transfers
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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.
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.
- 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.
Transfer Awards
Transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships once they are admitted to Mizzou.
| AWARD | AMOUNT PER YEAR | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Transfer Scholarship (Level 1) |
|
3.90 GPA
24 or more transferable credit hours* |
| Nonresident Transfer Scholarship (Level 2) |
|
3.00 GPA
24 or more transferable credit hours* |
| Phi Theta Kappa Award | $1,000 | Membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society |
| Missouri Community College | $500 | Have earned an Associate of Arts Degree from a Missouri Community College (AA, AS, ADN, AFA, AAT, ASN, AE, AAA) |
*Please visit financialaid.missouri.edu for more information.
Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Undergraduate Students
The chart below provides an estimated total cost of attendance at Mizzou. The tuition estimate is based on an average of 12 undergraduate credit hours. If you take more than 12 hours during a semester, your tuition cost will increase accordingly. These figures are subject to change without notice.
| EXPENSE | FALL 2022 | SPRING 2023 | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $15,071 | $15,071 | $30,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Housing and Food | $5,070 | $5,070 | $10,140 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| Medical Insurance Premium | $1,032 | $1,422 (includes summer) | $2,454 |
Note: Many international students do not enroll for the summer term. Therefore, housing, food and personal expenses are included for summer estimated costs, and tuition, fees, books and supplies are excluded from summer cost estimate.
| TOTAL ESTIMATED YEARLY COST (2022-2023) | U.S. $ |
|---|---|
| Fall term total | $23,273 |
| Spring term total | $23,663 |
| Summer housing total | $2,550 |
| Yearly Total (12 months): | $49,486 |
| Add U.S. $4,000 to the total for each dependent (spouse or child). |
The following programs have additional fees: engineering; journalism; health professions; applied music; business; education; clinical nursing; and agriculture, food and natural resources.
Students are charged a one-time enrollment fee of U.S. $300.
International students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on campus during the fall and spring academic terms.
Visit the International Center’s website for more information on required financial and immigration documentation.
Majors
The University of Missouri offers more than 300 degree programs in areas including business, engineering, communication, journalism and health professions. No matter what your interests are, we have the degree program you are looking for.
Have questions?
- Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
- Contact us by filling out the form near the top of this page
- Add us on WhatsApp (+1 (573) 231-8579)
- Learn more about the International Center at Mizzou
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