Minnesota State University Mankato

  United States

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: April 1st Fall Semester (Out of US) - September 1st (Spring Semester) June 1st - Fall semester- In Country Transfer - November 1st - Spring Semester - In Country Transfer; Summer -(only for International Transfer Students from US institutions)- March 1st

Description: We have many programs available, through out the year please contact our institution, International Center for more details. Good-Luck in your search!

Highlights: We offer, Summer programs, Spring programs, Language programs, Exchange programs for MSU students and partner programs with several other institutions in the nation. Certain programs change from semester to semester and from year to year. Please contact International Programs at the International Center.

University Attributes: MSU offers In-State tuition to all the International Students during the first semester. To obtain in-state tuition in the remaining semesters, the students needs to maintain 2.5 GPA and 25 hours of cultural contribution hours. We have a newly built International Center, with 9 professional staff, Graduate Assistants and Student workers assisting International students who are at MSU or students who are considering MSU and US students/faculty/staff who wants to study abroad. We are are here to help our International Students and U.S students in their future career and dreams of traveling abroad and dreams of obtaining an U.S education. We provide 24/7 services for our International students. We have activities organized for International Students every week. Please contact us for more information. Hoping to hear from you soon!

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Cost in US$: USD 11,404 International Students * In-State tuition

Total USD 13,385

This is a basic cost estimate. In-state tuition is for International Students. In-State tuition is an automatic for the first semester, to obtain in remaining semester International Student must maintain 2.5 GPA and contribute 25 hours of volunteer work to obtain in-state tuition.

Tuition is for 12-18 credits for both spring and Fall. Other expenses vary depending on to individual spending habits. This amount does not include cost of books, orientation fee (USD 55) and Misc Expenses which the student may have.

Experience Required: yes

No experience is required. However, previous work history will benefit students when applying for on-campus student employment and Graduate Assistantships or Teaching Assistantships.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available.  * In-State Cultural Contribution Scholarship All new International Students will pay In-State during their first semester. This scholarship makes the tuition and fees USD 3,200 (for 12 -18 credits). But students will have to maintain a GPA of 2.5 and contribute 25 hours of volunteer work to Mankato Community and/or MSU Campus. * International Student Endowment Scholarship (ONLY for International students) This scholarship is available ONLY after you have been at MSU for more than two semester. Students must have a 3.2 or higher GPA and with an impressive resume, with contribution to the community and MSU. * Departmental Scholarships Each Department will host their own scholarship programs (i.e. College of Science Engineering and Technology, College of Business). You must directly be in contacts with your adviser and students must be a student at MSU for more than two or more semester.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Minnesota State University, Mankato's Mission Statement: Minnesota State University, Mankato promotes learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.

Year Founded: 1868