About the Institute
Montana State University (MSU) is a nationally ranked, comprehensive public land-grant university that offers top quality programs in agriculture; arts and architecture; business; education, health and human development; engineering; letters and science; and nursing. The integration of learning and the discovery of knowledge is a priority at MSU, and students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have the opportunity to work directly with top researchers in their field. Highly motivated undergraduate students can participate in the Undergraduate Scholars Program or enroll in the University Honors Program. MSU offers a dynamic, student-centered campus in a spectacular educational setting.

The integration of learning and discovery is a hallmark of the undergraduate experience at Montana State University, which offers every student a hands-on research or creative project as an undergraduate. With outdoor laboratories as close as Yellowstone National Park, MSU students have ample opportunities to pursue exciting projects throughout their college careers. Not limited to the sciences, those projects also include such artistic endeavors as original musical compositions, paintings and architectural designs.

Founded in 1893 as the state's land grant institution, Montana State University will be the University of choice for those seeking a student-centered learning environment distinguished by innovation and discovery in a Rocky Mountain setting.

The City of Bozeman
A place of great beauty, Bozeman is surrounded by mountain ranges and rivers, clean air and starry skies. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the four seasons.

The 45-mile "Main Street to the mountains" trail system for biking, hiking and skiing weaves through Bozeman's neighborhoods and makes Bozeman easily navigable for residents and visitors.

Bozeman offers many cultural activities throughout the year including live theater, musical performances and lectures. A thriving downtown historical district presents many options for dining and shopping, as well as numerous art galleries and a new public library.

Why choose Montana State University

• All professional programs have national accreditation: ABET (engineering and computer science); AACSB (business); NAAB (architecture); and NLN (nursing).
• MSU receives over US$103 million per year in grants to conduct research and creative activities..
• MSU guarantees a strong focus on teaching with over 95% of lectures taught by one of 563 full-time faculty members.
• Over 84% of faculties hold doctoral, professional or terminal degrees in their field.