University of Missouri-St. Louis
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program 
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information.
The University-The University of Missouri-St. Louis
(Information below is from the UMSL website)
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public metropolitan research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. UMSL provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a diverse student body through the university's outstanding faculty, ranked programs, innovative research and community partnerships.
The success of the university – and its students, faculty and alumni – is inseparable from the success of the St. Louis area. No other university brings more to bear on the social and economic advancement of the region than UMSL.
The Campus
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is situated on 350 rolling acres in north St. Louis County. Natural Bridge Road runs between North Campus and South Campus, which are both dotted with native Missouri trees and a mix of interesting architecture.
More than 70 structures account for more than 3.5 million square feet of building space. Among those structures is the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the center opened in 2003 and features two performance halls.
The public transportation provider for the St. Louis area, Metro, operates two rail stations at UMSL, one on North Campus and one on South Campus.
And the university offers students traditional residential housing and apartment living. Nearly 1,000 students reside in on-campus housing.
Student Life
The UMSL Office of Student Life has something for everyone. From leadership opportunities and community service to social events and entertainment. Getting involved is easy. Find something you enjoy or challenge yourself to something new, either way, don't let your college years pass you by.
Clubs and Organizations
UMSL offers students over 120 clubs and organizations covering nearly every interest. These groups include social groups, academic clubs, honor societies, special interest clubs, political associations and religious groups. There's bound to be one for you. Student clubs and organizations are a great way for you to meet fellow students and explore your interests.
Details & Information:
| University | University of Missouri-St. Louis | ||
| *Special Notes About this Program | |||
| Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2012/2013 (in semesters) | 8 semesters | ||
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | accounting, area studies, anthropology, art, art history, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, black studies, business administration, languages, communication, education, economics, English, graphic design, history, interdisciplinary studies, international business, international relations, music, legal studies, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public administration, public law, social work, sociology, tropical ecology, urban studies, women's and gender studies, writing | ||
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | Engineering, Optometry, Nursing | ||
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses? | Some graduate programs are open to exchange students. Please inquire BEFORE nominating any graduate level students. Additonal materials are required, and graduate applicants should apply as early as possible. | ||
| Student Contact person(s) | Liz Shabani International Exchange Coordinator International Studies and Programs University of Missouri-St. Louis One University Blvd, 261 MSC St. Louis, MO 63121-4499 (314) 516-6983 (314)516-5636 (fax) e-mail: ShabaniE@umsl.edu |
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| General university web site | http://www.umsl.edu | ||
| International office web site | Exchange Student Information: www.umsl.edu/services/abroad/exchange.html |
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| Academic Calendar |
Click here to view full Academic Calendar |
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| Examination Period(s) |
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| Orientation session(s) | A one-week mandatory orientation session is held before classes begin in the Fall and Spring semesters. There is no charge. FALL: Students need to arrive the beginning of the second week of August (Specific dates TBA) and orientation will take place that week. |
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| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
April 15 for Fall semester. (*However, if you need a bit more time, please contact us and we will try to work with you. The Fall deadline is more flexible.) |
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| Application procedures: web site or mail | Please see the "Application Process" section of the exchange page for application requirements and documents. Scan and email documents to expedite the process, and then post originals directly to Liz Shabani.. *Please note: Some graduate programs are open to exchange students. Please inquire BEFORE nominating any graduate level students. Additonal materials are required, and graduate applicants should apply as early as possible. |
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| Course registration deadline(s) | Once accepted, students will be assigned an on-site Academic Advisor to email their course choices to for registration. Students should register via email before coming to St. Louis, as courses may fill up. *Exchange students are provided a scholarship that covers up to 15 credit hours of courses. Students who wish to enroll in more than 15 credit hours/semester will be required to pay any additional tuition and academic fees associated with the credit. In some cases students will need to demonstrate pre-requisites. Students will receive registration instructions after they have been accepted by UM-St. Louis. Course Listings: University Bulletin (not all courses are offered each semester, you will need to check the Course Schedule for the annual listing): http://www.umsl.edu/bulletin/ *Please note, the upcoming year will not be posted until late March/early April. But you can reference the courses that were offered this year to give you an idea of what is likely to be offered next year. In addition, you can search the specific department's page for the 3-year course plan to see what they will be likely offering. |
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| Language requirements | TOEFL Scores: Submit official TOEFL scores (in certain circumstances an attestation of English proficiency may be acceptable). Undergraduate: TOEFL minimum iBT score: 61 (PBT: 500, CB: 173). Graduate: TOEFL minimum iBT score: 79 (PBT: 550) ITP score is acceptable for an Undergraduate student but not acceptable for a Graduate student. IELTS minimum score: Undergrad: 5.5 Graduate: 6.0 Please note: Exchange students who are not native speakers of English will be given a placement test upon arrival and may be recommended to take ESL courses during the semester, depending on the results of their English placement exam. |
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| Language test certificate required? | TOEFL or statement of English proficiency from home university; placement test given during orientation before classes begin. | ||
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students | None. ESL courses offered during the semester.
The ESL classes are classes included under the exchange if the student decides to take them.
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| Internships available | Possibility of students locating their own internship. Internship must be unpaid and done for academic credit. It's the student's responsibility for arranging this. | ||
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes, on campus up to 20 hours each week. However, jobs are very limited. | ||
| Housing assistance | Yes; Housing available in on-campus apartments (University Meadows)
or on-campus dormitories. Applications are available online at: |
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| Housing options | There are two on-campus options: residence/dorm hall or apartments. A Residence hall option is most convenient because it is fully-furnished and comes with a required on-campus meal plan. There are many facilities available to students. Many international students choose the on-campus apartments (University Meadows) because they have self-catering kitchens. Prices for all housing options will vary. Students can find apartments off-campus, if they are willing to take public transportation. It is possible to have temporary housing for the first week while looking. Unfortunately, the staff members are unable to assist in the search for off-campus accommodation. | ||
| Housing application deadline(s) | Assignments are made on a first-come basis. However, housing is limited so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. | ||
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
International
exchange students should budget a total of $12,000 per year (or at least $6,000 per semester). Estimates
per MONTH: |
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| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Students may show proof of coverage with comparable insurance and be allowed a waiver from the insurance fee. This policy MUST meet Federal Insurance Guidelines (info here). Note: Many foreign insurance plans do not meet these guidelines and receiving a waiver is not guaranteed. Students must apply for the waiver in the first weeks of the semester. In limited situations, waivers may be granted to non-degree seeking students or students with government-sponsored health insurance. All waiver requests must be completed by the Friday of the second week of classes. For Fall 2011, this is: Friday, September 2, 2011. For Spring 2012, this is: Friday, January 27, 2012. Please note: completion of a waiver application does not guarantee that a waiver will be granted. |
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| Health facilities at the university | Health Services offers minor clinic service and referral. | ||
| Additional information | none | ||
| Summer Courses available under Exchange Agreement? If so, please list | No, exchange students may only study here in the summer after the spring semester if they pay non-resident tuition/fees. | ||
| Last update of this information | Dec. 12, 2011 |