University of Missouri-Columbia
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-University of Missouri - Columbia
Details & Information:
| University | University of Missouri-Columbia | |||
| *Special Notes About this Program | TOEFL score is required for admission. Exceptions cannot be granted. | |||
| Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2011/2012 (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 |
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| General university web site | http://www.missouri.edu | |||
| International office web site | http://international.missouri.edu/ | |||
| Academic Calendar |
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| Examination Period(s) | Fall Semester: December 9-16 Spring Semester: May 4- 11 |
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| 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. |
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| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
Fall
Semester: March 1 |
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| Application procedures: web site or mail |
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| Course registration deadline(s) | Not applicable | |||
| Language requirements | English proficiency 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 |
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| 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 | In accordance with US J-1 immigration regulations for "Academic Training," students may seek out paid or 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 to 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 and sign the housing contract prior to arrival at MU. Once on campus, the student must pay an initial payment of $300. Those who wish to live in private apartments must arrange housing upon arrival independently. |
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| Housing options | Residence
Halls: Recommended Halls: Defoe - Graham, South, or any hall which forms "Pangea". Info at: http://reslife.missouri.edu/ Private Housing: http://offcampus.missouri.edu/ |
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| Housing application deadline(s) | Fall
Semester: March 1 Winter Semester: October 1 |
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| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
2010-2011 Estimated Expenses (2011-2012 estimates not yet available) On-Campus Housing and Meals: approx. $5513 per semesterBooks and Supplies: $535 per semester Personal expenses: $1,000 per semester includes local transportation - one-way bus fare = $.50 Medical Insurance: $472 (fall semester); $656 (spring semester) |
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| Additional fees | 2010-2011 Fees (2011-2012 Fees not yet available) Course work over 15 credit hours: |
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| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | All students must purchase the University of Missouri mandatory health insurance policy for International Students and Scholars. | |||
| 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 within the allotted times. | |||
| Summer Courses available under Exchange Agreement? If so, please list | No | |||
| Last update of this information | December 21, 2010 |