University of Missouri
University in Columbia, MO, The United States
The University of Missouri (Mizzou) is Missouri's flagship, land-grant public university, located in Columbia, Missouri (United States). Established in 1839, it was the first public university west of the Mississippi River, and it is home to the world's first journalism school. It is a Carnegie-designated R1 research university and one of 38 public universities in the Association of American Universities. Its sports teams, the Mizzou Tigers, compete in the SEC.
Mizzou offers more than 300 degree programmes across 13 schools and colleges, from agriculture, business, engineering and journalism to health sciences, nursing, education and the arts and sciences, plus a wide range of master's and doctoral programmes through the Graduate School. Teaching follows the "Missouri Method", which combines classes with research, internships and other hands-on experience.
International students join a community of students and scholars from more than 100 countries. There are no fixed undergraduate application deadlines, although the university recommends applying 6-12 months ahead, and international applicants are automatically considered for international scholarships. Student housing is spread across campus.
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Programmes
More than 300 degree programmes across 13 schools and colleges, including:
- College of Arts and Science
- College of Agriculture and School of Natural Resources
- College of Business and Public Administration
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering
- College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- School of Journalism
Graduate programmes
Master's and doctoral programmes through the Graduate School in a wide range of fields, for example:
- Business: accountancy, business administration, finance
- Journalism and strategic communication
- Computing and engineering: computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, electrical, mechanical and aerospace engineering
- Life and physical sciences: biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, physics and astronomy
- Health: public health, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, MD-PhD
- Agriculture, forestry, animal sciences and veterinary medicine
- Education: special education, TESOL, educational leadership
- Social sciences and humanities: economics, political science, public affairs, history, linguistics, music, theatre
Admission
Undergraduate applicants apply through the Mizzou application or the Common App. There are no deadlines, but applying 6-12 months before the start of the semester is recommended; decisions are released from 1 October. Requirements:
- US$65 application fee
- Transcripts from every high school (grades 9-12) and college attended, with English translations if needed
- English proficiency test scores
- SAT/ACT not required, but preferred for international freshman scholarships
After admission: proof of financial resources for one year (for the student visa) and a copy of the passport. Graduate applicants apply through the Graduate School.
Language requirements
Accepted tests and general undergraduate minimums (several schools ask for more):
- Duolingo 110, all parts at least 100
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale, no section below 4.0 (or 79, no section below 17, for tests taken before 26 January 2026)
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180
- PTE Academic
Education, Journalism and Nursing require higher scores (e.g. IELTS 7.0). IGCSE English First Language (grade B) or IB English A (5+) also count. TOEFL Essentials and IELTS Online are not accepted.
Fees
Estimated cost for international undergraduates, 2026-27 academic year (fall 2026 and spring 2027):
- Tuition and fees: US$39,688-43,816 (three tuition tiers depending on the programme)
- Housing and food: US$12,734
- Medical insurance: US$2,818
- Estimated total for 12 months, including books, personal expenses and summer housing: US$62,124-66,252
One-time enrollment fee of US$300.
Scholarships and financial aid
International applicants are automatically considered for international scholarships, which apply only to the non-resident portion of tuition. For fall entry, all materials must be submitted by 1 December. Awards per year for 2027-28:
- International Honors Scholarship: US$20,000
- International Merit Scholarship: US$10,000
- Nonresident Transfer Scholarship: US$10,000-20,000 (by GPA, 24+ transferable credit hours)
Honors College programmes (ASH Scholars, Discovery Fellows, Cherng Scholars) are also open to international fall applicants. Only degree-seeking students on campus are eligible.