Minnesota State University, Mankato offers 150 programs of study which enrich perspectives, skills and opportunities. Committed faculty create rich learning environments, challenge students to high levels of thought, and offer access to a world of study and exploration. Programs focus on learning, research and student development, and develop strong, capable graduates who build successful careers. Minnesota State University, Mankato enrolls more than 630 international students from 75 countries. MSU offers a new perspective on yourself, your community, and the world.

The greater Mankato community has a population of over 43,000 and is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley approximately 80 miles (130 km) southwest of the metropolitan area of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mankato community offers a variety of beautiful scenery.

 

How to Apply

Are you:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Cost of Attending

Undergraduate

Graduate

Request Information

Admissions inquiries at Minnesota State Mankato are handled by several different offices based upon the type of enrollment in which you are interested. To obtain contact information for the appropriate office, please select one of the two links below based on the statement that best describes you:

• If you are seeking a bachelor's degree and wish to enroll as an international student, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• If you have (or will have) have a bachelor's degree and wish to enroll in graduate school, please visit the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Change of status to F-1 student

If you are currently in the United States under another non-immigrant visa/status and need to change status, see our [PDF] guidance (137 KiB) and the instructions and the form I-539 on the USCIS website www.uscis.gov 

Deferring Your Admission

If you were not able to attend Minnesota State University Mankato for the semester you were admitted, but wish to join MSU in the future, please read the following carefully:
 

 

GRADUATES
(Students seeking Master’s Degree)

You will need a new I-20 from MSU for the new semester. You must tell us (with a written letter) what semester that you are now planning on attending. Please email Jennifer Chelstrom at jennifer.chelstrom@mnsu.edu.

You will then be issued a new letter of acceptance and a new I-20 so that you can use this information to obtain a visa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return to MSU

The [PDF] RETURNING TO MSU (205 KiB) form is intended to assist those international students who began studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato and interrupted their program of study by either

a) departing the United States for at least one term, OR

b) transferring out to another SEVIS approved college/university and then wishing to return to MSU.

You have already been admitted by MSU; therefore this form is to confirm your ability to return for your program of study. Please complete the form and follow the instructions provided.