Montana State University is a public research university in Bozeman, a mountain town in south-west Montana surrounded by ski areas and about 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. It's known for engineering, computer science, agriculture, ecology, nursing and business. It's one of the fastest-growing universities in the region.
Bozeman, Montana, United States
Official website: montana.edu
R1 — very high research activity
1893 in Bozeman
About 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park
$30,000 – $36,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and graduate rates
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on montana.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Ecology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
R1 research in a mountain town.
Yellowstone and ski areas on the doorstep.
Ecology and environmental science with field work.
Graduates join Oracle, Bozeman's tech firms and engineering employers across the West.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Ecology alumni work with parks and conservation agencies.
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Postgrad
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The campus is on the south side of Bozeman, a short walk from downtown's Main Street.
Bozeman is an outdoors town with skiing, hiking and fishing, though rent has risen sharply.
Form I-20 issued by Montana State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
MSU reviews international applications on a rolling basis, with priority dates in spring for fall. Graduate programmes set their own deadlines.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Montana State University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, mechanical engineering and ecology are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
MSU offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates and assistantships for graduate students.
