Study Abroad

Montana State University is one of the popular study destination among International students, located in the heart of Bozeman, the campus offers attractive life to the students. the popular courses among students include architecture, art, design, and liberal arts and sciences. Some of the reasons why Montana State University is popular among international students are listed below:

• Quality of Education: The Montana State University is known for its high quality of education.
• High Job Outcomes: According to Career Destination Summary 2022 released by the Montana State University, more than 77% of its graduates were found to be employed and 13% pursuing higher education.
• Student to Faculty Ratio: According to US News and World Report 2024 the student to faculty ratio at Montana State University is 18:1, which provides a quality and interactive classroom experience to its students.
• Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the Montana State University including sports, hiking, and community service.
• Bozeman city is one of the popular destination for winter activities like Skiing, snowboarding.

Here is all you need to know about life in USA as an international student.

As per various student opinion available online on various sources, students review Montana State University on following:

• Variety of Courses: The university offers more than 250 undergraduate programs and more than 115 graduate programs.
• International Community: The University has very strong International Community with more than 2% of international students out of total student enrollment of 16,978.
• Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the Montana State University including sports, hiking, and community service.
• Bozeman city is one of the popular destination for winter activities like Skiing, snowboarding.
• The City of Bozeman is very friendly and has rich culture.

As per college, living on the campus is an important part of the educational experience at Central. On-campus housing is also a great opportunity to make lasting friendships and share new learning experiences. It is mandatory for all students to stay on campus for all four years. As a resident student, you can choose from traditional residence halls or on-campus apartment options, such as Gaass Hall, Graham Hall, Hoffman Hall, Pietenpol Hall, Scholte Hall, Language Houses, McKee Hall (a.k.a. The Pods), or the Townhouses.  All the residences feature:

• Basic furniture

• High speed wireless internet access

• Free laundry facilities

• A hall kitchen

• Cable television

Central College’s dining services offers a variety including European and Asian inspired buffet-style dining, Coffee, sandwiches and pastries at the Geisler Café. You can also try the Quick grab & go meals at Fred’s or choose any one of the different meal plans offered by the college.

Housing and Meals Cost

The basic charge for all on-campus residence units is USD 2,446 per semester. As per the general rule, two persons are allowed per room. An additional charge of USD 454 per semester is applied for a private room and USD 654 for a private double room. The college offers two meal plans which include:

*1 USD = 83.8 INR 

Source: Central College

The rates are subject to change each year. Students can check the college website for exact rates.

Central College claims to offer 99% of international students some sort of scholarship to help them with their studies. The scholarships range from USD 1,000 to USD 8,000 and can be renewed every year for a maximum of four years. International applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships (except the Ambassador Scholarship) so o separate application is required. All scholarships are merit-based.

Freshman Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to first-year undergraduate students who are enrolled in a full-time programme at the university. The scholarship is offered based on the academic merit of the students, and the eligibility is as follows:

*1 USD = 83.8 INR

International Baccalaureate Scholarship: A scholarship of USD 3,000 per academic year is offered to the students who complete the IB Diploma with a Grade 5 on a 7 scale. Students must have completed at least three IB examinations.

A-Level Scholarship: A scholarship of USD 3,000 is offered to international students who have completed at least three A-level examinations with a B average.

International Ambassador Scholarship: A scholarship of USD 8,000 is offered to the new and transfer students who have a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0. Students are required to complete 20 hours of service at the college per semester for the scholarship.