Opal Leeman Bartzis, Director
MSU is a top-ranked public university in the U.S. for study abroad, thanks to the efforts of the Office for Education Abroad, which is part of the Center for Global Learning and Innovation within International Studies and Programs. At MSU, one in four seniors have studied abroad by the time they graduate, gaining knowledge, skills and experience that will prepare them for living and working in a globalized world. MSU has more than 350 education abroad programs enabling students to study, intern and research in more than 65 countries and on every continent. A wide variety of courses abroad are available, including Integrative Studies, required electives, and major-specific courses. Programs take place during every semester, including winter and spring break, with diverse course selections and a variety of locations, making it possible for all majors to participate. Additionally, MSU offers freshman seminars abroad that provide recently-graduated first-year students the opportunity to explore learning outside of the U.S. before their first semester on campus.
The Office for Education Abroad also administers the American Semester program, which allows students from MSU’s international partner universities to study at MSU for a semester or two and transfer credits to their home institution.
Students are encouraged to explore study abroad opportunities as early as the summer before their freshman year. For additional information, see the Guest Status at Another Institution in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog.
For more information, visit the Education Abroad Advising Center in room 108 of the International Center, call 1-517-353-8920, email studyabroad@isp.msu.edu, or visit educationabroad.isp.msu.edu.