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Participating in MSU Study Abroad Programs
MSU Students
Non-MSU Students
MSU STUDENTS
Interested in studying abroad?
Please attend an information session at the International Opportunities Resource Center to learn more about the many study abroad options at MSU. Check out the Spring 2008 Information Session Schedule |
As a Montana State University student, you can participate in both Semester/Year and/or Summer Programs. Through MSU you can study at over 235 universities in 50 countries around the world. Best of all, through most programs, studying abroad is no more expensive than studying in Montana. In some cases, your overseas expenses may be less than the cost of living in Bozeman, and your Financial Aid applies to all MSU sponsored programs.
Semester/Year Programs
 MSU Semester/Year Programs provide students with the best opportunity for immersion in a foreign culture. Because it takes time to adapt to the differences in both living and learning in a foreign country, the longer a student can study abroad, the better it is both academically and for cultural understanding.
MSU students earn full academic credit for all work successfully completed in MSU sponsored programs. With careful planning, students can maintain regular progress toward their degrees by taking MSU equivalent classes at foreign universities. To find out more about programs available, contact the Study Abroad Advisor at 406-994-7151.
Programs in other MSU Departments. Some departments at MSU sponsor their own opportunities for foreign studies for their majors. Please contact the specific departments below for more information.
Summer Programs
Studying abroad in the summer is the perfect option for those students who want the experience of studying overseas but for academic, economic, or personal reasons are unable to go for a semester. Many students who study abroad in the summer then go on to study for a semester or year abroad or participate in different programs every summer. Summer programs are intensive and focused and usually combine classroom work with field trips to various cultural and historical sights.
- MSU Special Summer Programs Abroad. The MSU Office of International Programs is pleased to announce special study abroad opportunities for students and community members. This is a unique opportunity to receive academic credit and experience the rich cultures and traditions of other nations, all at a very reasonable cost. The programs will run 3-5 weeks, be worth up to 6 credits, and include groups of 10-20 participants accompanied by an MSU faculty or staff member. Summer 2007 programs will include China, England, and other programs to be announced soon. For more information about these programs, please contact Janelle Rasmussen at jrasmussen@montana.edu or 994-7602.
- MSU Summer Spanish Program in Salamanca, Spain. MSU students interested in earning Spanish language credits can participate in the summer language program at Letra Hispánica in beautiful Salamanca, Spain. The summer program offers intensive Spanish instruction for both beginning and intermediate level students. Students have the opportunity to earn from 6 – 12 credits over the summer. The program is designed to follow the MSU Spanish curriculum requirements allowing for easy transfer of credits. For more information on this program, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu or 994-7151.
- MSU Summer program in South Africa: A Decade of Democracy and Beyond. Housed at the University of Stellenbosch, this 4-week summer program offers lectures, group discussions, and field trips open to students from all universities. Courses range from South African politics and history to post-apartheid art and literature. For more information, please contact Hilary Papendick at Hilaryp@montana.edu.
- CCIS Summer Programs. Montana State University sponsors CCIS summer programs at Kingston University in London, and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. Summer CCIS programs provide a fantastic opportunity for intensive coursework and outside field trips to related areas. These programs are affordable, open to all college students, and located at outstanding universities. MSU students participating in CCIS programs are eligible to receive financial aid and credits for all course work completed abroad. For more information on this program, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu or 994-7151.
- ISEP Summer Programs. MSU students have additional summer options through an exceptional consortium called ISEP (International Student Exchange Program). MSU students participating in ISEP programs are eligible to receive financial aid and credits for all course work completed abroad. ISEP offers summer programs in sites worldwide, many in non-traditional countries. Summer 2007 locations include Chile, Finland, Germany, Korea, France, Thailand, and Uruguay. For more information, please visit the ISEP website and contact Hilary Papendick, MSU Study Abroad Advisor, at hilaryp@montana.edu or 994-7151.
NON-MSU STUDENTS
 Non-MSU students have fantastic opportunities to participate in a number of Semester/Year and/or Summer Programs through Montana State University. The MSU Office of International Programs (OIP) works individually with students to answer questions and provide invaluable assistance for successful participation. All students from other universities are encouraged to contact the Study Abroad Office or other appropriate administrator at your home institution for program approval, credit transfer, and financial aid eligibility.
Semester/Year Programs
- CCIS Programs for non-MSU students, OIP sponsors summer, semester, and year-long CCIS programs in London, Morocco, and New Zealand. Through the CCIS program, you can study in these countries for less than non-resident costs at many public universities. CCIS programs offer many extra features, such as orientation, on-site support and academic counseling, social activities, field trips and excursions. MSU will issue an official transcript for ease of credit transfer. For more information on this program, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu.
- MSU Direct Exchanges through National Student Exchange (NSE) Non-MSU students have the opportunity to access some MSU direct exchange programs through the National Student Exchange. To be eligible for the exchange, NSE students must first spend one semester at MSU. To check the NSE membership status of your university and for more general information about NSE, visit their website at www.nse.org. For more information on opportunities through MSU, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu. Currently the programs that are available to non-MSU students include:
Mexico: (Engineering and Business Majors Only) Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
Canada: (Engineering and Business Majors Only) McGill University
- MSU Spanish Program in Salamanca, Spain. MSU is pleased to open its Spanish Language program at Letra Hispánica in Salamanca, Spain to students from all universities. Spanish instruction for both beginning and intermediate level students is available through the program. MSU will issue an official transcript for ease of credit transfer. For more information on this program, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu.
Summer Programs
- MSU Special Summer Programs Abroad. Non-MSU students are welcome to participate in MSU Special Summer Programs Abroad. For more information about these programs, please contact Janelle Rasmussen at jrasmussen@montana.edu or 994-7602.
- MSU Summer Spanish Program in Salamanca, Spain. MSU's Spanish Language program at Letra Hispánica in Salamanca, Spain is open to students from all universities. The summer program offers intensive Spanish instruction for both beginning and intermediate level students. Students have the opportunity to earn from 6 - 12 credits over the summer. MSU will issue an official transcript for ease of credit transfer. For more information on this program, please contact Hilary Papendick at hilaryp@montana.edu.
- MSU Summer program in South Africa: A Decade of Democracy and Beyond. Housed at the University of Stellenbosch, this 4-week summer program offers lectures, group discussions, and field trips open to students from all universities. Courses range from South African politics and history to post-apartheid art and literature. For more information, please contact Hilary Papendick at Hilaryp@montana.edu.
- CCIS Summer Programs. Montana State University sponsors CCIS summer programs at Kingston University in London, and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. Summer CCIS programs provide a fantastic opportunity for intensive coursework and outside field trips to related areas. These programs are affordable, open to all college students, and located at outstanding universities. MSU will issue an official transcript for ease of credit transfer.
INTERNSHIPS AND WORK ABROAD PROGRAMS
The International Opportunities Resource Center contains extensive information on outside opportunities overseas including work abroad, teaching abroad, volunteer opportunities, and overseas internships. Located in 400 Culbertson Hall, the Resource Center is open year round Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Additionally, for a list of organizations that offer work, teaching, internship and/or volunteer abroad opportunities, please visit the Work, Internship, and Volunteer Abroad web page.
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