Master of Science in Computer Science 

at Missouri State University, Springfield

Yes, the Missouri State University give a work permit to its international students. International students that are enrolled at MSU full-time can only work at the university. However, there are two more categories that can work at MSU. Optional Practical Training - processed by the school of attendance and approved by USCIS. Furthermore, MSU graduates work in most esteemed companies such as Microsoft, MasterCard, Walmart, Mercy, Lockton, and more.

Missouri State University is highly reputed intuitions for higher studies in the USA. MSU offers various programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its students. Additionally university have more than 23,000 students from all over the world. Moreover, Missouri State Uni application fee for UG programs is USD 50.

Missouri State University is among the top choices of international students to continue their higher studies in USA. MSU is known for offering best academic programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate, over 60 postgraduates, and 170+ certificates for its international students. The Missouri State University student body features over 1,600 international students from over 91 countries. The university also offers a welcoming environment for its international students. To assure success, MSU provide outstanding programs, paid job experience opportunities, and individualized support to international students.

Missouri State University is renowned for offering the best academic programs for its international students. MSU offers a variety of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate programs for its international students. Missouri State University offers more than 90 undergraduates and over 60 postgraduate programs, and over 170 certificates for its students. Some popular programme at MSU opted by alumni include:

• Business Management
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Computer Science
• Computational Science
• International Business
• Project Management
• Human Resources Management

For global university category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance, which is set across a variety of indicators. According to the USA World and News 2025 rankings body, Missouri State University received a score of 36 out of 100 based on several indicators.

These indicators are:

US News Ranking Indicators
Weightage
Graduation and retention rates
Social mobility
Graduation rate performance
Undergraduate academic reputation
Faculty resources for the current academic year
Student selectivity for the current entering class
Financial resources per student
Average alumni giving rate
Graduate indebtedness

Missouri State University is highly regarded for offering top academic programs for its international students. MSU offers various UG, PG, and master programs for its students. Moreover, Missouri University popular programs are as follows:

• Business Administration
• Agriculture
• Criminology
• Mathematics
• Communication Studies
• Hospital Administration
• Accounting
• Psychology
• Healthcare

Yes, the Missouri State University allows their international students to work while studying at the university. International students must meet the eligibility requirements to work in USA while studying. Student must have enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours a semester in order to eligible to work in USA. International students are permitted to work for limit number of hours during their academic year. The student's work study award limits their hours, which cannot be more than 1,000 hours in a 12-month pay period. Missouri State University agenda is to remind its students that their studies should come first and that their job hours should not conflict with their academic obligations.

Students also show interest in part-time jobs in USA for international students

As per MSU Shiksha Rankings, the university has been ranked #360 in the USA and even #352 for BBA in the USA.  When it comes to Missouri State University placement, it has been rated 3.9 for Internships, 4.6 for Part-time work, 4.1 Post Study Jobs, and 5 for Value for money, all on a scale of 5. Thus, it can be said that MSU is worth enrolling in.

Missouri State University is one of the best universities for international students to continue their higher education in the USA. MUS has more than 23,000 students, out of which 2,209 are first-time students and 1,618 are international students. Moreover, Missouri State University acceptance rate is over 90% for international students. This means for every 100 students, more than 90 students will get admitted to MSU.

Yes, the Missouri State University rankings are made available by US World adn News rankings. 

US World and News ranked Missouri State University at rank #352 in the category of the best National Universities which is a decline in the rankings from the last year 2024, as the ranking was #299. From the ranking data in hand, it can be inferred that the rankings for MSU are not improving. For two years i.e. 2023 and 2024, the rankings for this university were stable at #299, but it fell drastically in 2025. However, in case of the best UG Business category, the rankings augmented by 29 spots, i.e. from #310 in 2024 to #281 in 2025.