Global MSU
EDUCATION ABROAD
Participating in education abroad provides an opportunity for students to invest in their future by developing meaningful skills that add value to their MSU degree and position them for a successful career.
At Michigan State University, more than 2,500 Spartans can be found in classrooms, research labs, field stations, and internship sites throughout the world. They understand that combining their academic and professional desires with the opportunity to engage in cultures different from their own provides unparalleled learning experiences.
With over 300 programs in more than 60 countries, MSU offers a broad range of opportunities for students to engage and learn around the world. Courses are available in every undergraduate college as well as additional opportunities in medicine and law. Credits count toward graduation and may include requirements, electives, or classes in a specific major. Many programs also offer Honors options.
The cost of programs will vary so it’s important for students to make sure they do their research for a program that suits them academically and financially. Financial aid and scholarships are available, and most scholarship, grant, and loan amounts students receive on campus can be applied to education abroad.
To learn more, students should visit the Education Abroad website (educationabroad.msu.edu) or come to the Education Abroad Advising Center in room 108 of the International Center. Advising appointments are available on Zoom and walk-in hours are also available. The Center is staffed by Peer Advisers who already participated in a program abroad and have been trained to answer a variety of questions. They are more than happy to tell you about their experiences, answer your questions, and give you advice.
Contact Office for Education Abroad, 427 N. Shaw Lane, Room 108, International Center; phone: (517) 353-8920; email: abroad@msu.edu; website: educationabroad.msu.edu; social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
Michigan State University is proud to host an international community of over 6,000 students, scholars, employees, and their dependent family members from close to 140 countries. The international community greatly enriches the cultural, intellectual, and social life of the University.
Advisors and staff within the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) are aware of the demands associated with studying, working, and living in another country and are available to assist students, scholars, employees, and their dependents in matters related to visa and immigration, health and wellness, programming, and advocacy.
International students, scholars, employees and their dependents may contact OISS through the following methods:
Phone: 517-353-1720
Email: oiss@msu.edu
Zoom Appointments: Students on F-1 and J-1 visas are assigned to a specific OISS advisor based on the student’s birth month. OISS also has advisors specializing in Scholar and Employee advising, Health Care and Insurance, and Advocacy and Outreach. Students can schedule an appointment by visiting our OISS Advising Team website: oiss.isp.msu.edu/about/oiss-advising-team/.
Interested in learning more about OISS?
Obtain information on how to maintain immigration status in the U
.S., employment authorization requirements, events and activities, and much more on the OISS website at oiss.isp.msu.edu/.
Follow @OISSMSU on Facebook and Instagram.
Each week throughout the semester you will receive the OISS Weekly email newsletter. This newsletter includes important immigration reminders and updates as well as fun events on campus and in the community.
OISS, MSU, and the East Lansing community welcomes you to MSU!