University of Missouri-Columbia
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
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.
| University | University of Missouri-Columbia |
| Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2009/2010 (in semesters) | 4 semesters |
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Science and Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Plant Science, Anthropology, Art, Classics, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, French, Geography, Geological Sciences, German, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Theater, Business, Education, Engineering, Consumer and Family Economics, Environmental Design, Human Development and Family Studies, Textile and Apparel Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Parks/Recreation/Tourism, Soil and Atmospheric Sciences, Nursing, Aerospace Studies (i.e. Reserve Officer Training Corp), Black Studies, Entomology, Peace Studies, Women Studies, Film Studies |
| Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | Graduate level classes are not available to exchange students. |
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | Law, Medicine, MBA, Journalism, graduate level courses. |
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses? | None. |
| Student Contact person(s) | Paulina Perkins University of Missouri-Columbia The International Center N52 Memorial Union Columbia, MO 65211-7030 USA Ph: (573) 882-6007 Fax: (573) 882-3223 EMAIL: perkinspau@missouri.edu |
| General university web site | http://www.missouri.edu |
| International office web site | http://international.missouri.edu/studyabroad |
| Academic Calendar | 2008-2009 (2009-2010 dates not yet available) |
| Examination Period(s) | Fall Semester: December 15-19 Spring Semester: May 11- 15 |
| Orientation
session(s) (indicate date and costs) |
Mandatory International Student and Scholars Orientation on the Monday before the start of classes. Mandatory Exchange Student Orientation the Tuesday before the start of classes. No Cost. Subject to change. |
| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
Fall
Semester: March 1 |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | http://admissions.missouri.edu/howtoapply/international/ $60 application fee NOT required for Exchange Students; Mail application to Paulina Perkins (see address above). |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Not applicable |
| Language requirements | English required |
| Language
test certificate required? (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival) |
TOEFL REQUIRED for admission Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 500 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 61 (internet based); test results cannot be two years old or older |
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students (indicate date and costs) | None – English Language Support Program (ELSP) courses available during semester. Intensive English Program (IEP) courses are not available to exchange students. |
| Internships available | Students may seek out unpaid internships in their field of study to take part in at the completion of their studies at University of Missouri-Columbia (MU). The duration can equal but not exceed the amount of time they were studying at MU. |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Students may work at on campus jobs for up to 20 hours a week during studies. |
| Housing
assistance (indicate how to apply) |
The
International Center will pre-arrange housing in residence halls
for students who desire to live on campus. Students will need to complete an official MU Residence Life Housing Application and pay a processing fee of $25 plus pay a $300 deposit and sign the housing contract after arrival at MU. Those who wish to live in private apartments must arrange housing upon arrival themselves. |
| Housing options | Residence
Halls: Recommended Halls: Laws (International House) or Pershing Group dorms. Info at: http://reslife.missouri.edu/ Private Housing: Explore apartment listings in the digital version of The Columbia Missourian at http://www.digmo.com/in the classified section or www.showmerealestate.com |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Fall
Semester: March 1 Winter Semester: October 2 |
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
On-Campus
Housing and Meals: approx. $4650 per semester Books and Supplies: $500 per semester Personal expenses: $225 per month includes local transportation - one-way bus fare = $.50 Medical Insurance: $575 per semester |
| Additional fees | 2008-2009 Fees (2009-2010 Fees not yet available) Fees relating to specific course work:Any course work over 15 hours - $651.90 per credit hour Allied Health Classes (Health Related Professions) - $53.30 per credit hour Applied Music courses $201.50 per semester Engineering and Computer Science courses - $54.50 per credit hour College of Business Fee - $34.60 per credit hour College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Fee $40.30 per credit hour College of Education (Courses taught through the teacher development program and select courses required for teacher certification) $34.60 per credit hour |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | All students must purchase the mandatory health insurance policy. |
| Health facilities at the university | Student Health Center - consultation with a health practitioner (doctor or nurse) in non-emergency situations and some lab work included in required student health fee. The Student Health Fee is paid on behalf of incoming exchange students (separate from Health Insurance). |
| Additional information | Arrival assistance in Columbia will be provided if requested in advance and only possible on the indicated arrival date and times. |
| Last update of this information | December 2008 |