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Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/studyabroad/

Why study abroad? View this video to see the importance of gaining global competence and experience.

Getting Started

A step-by-step outline of the study abroad process along with budget worksheet and frequently asked questions

Program Search

There are various opportunities available to MSU students including study, intern & volunteer abroad. Browse or search by program type, location, or field of study

Mankato Exchanges

The International Programs Office facilitates 13 exchanges and 1 partnership for MSU students in various disciplines

StudioAbroad Application

Not sure how to create an application? Watch this short video tutorial!

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Information about financing your international experience

Get Involved

Your guide to international organizations and events at MSU

Study Abroad Resources

Information about passport and visa requirements, diversity abroad, international travel, flight deals, insurance, and much more!

Work/Intern/Volunteer Abroad

Resources for those interested in going overseas to work, teach, intern, or volunteer.

Faculty Resources

AY2012-2013 proposal for faculty-led programs, professional development opportunities, and international teaching and consulting options

Parent Resources

Information addressing health, safety, finances and other concerns of study abroad parents

About Us

Office hours, contact information, and staff bios.

Contact Information

Kearney International Center
250 Centennial Student Union
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1281
ipo@mnsu.edu

NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS!

New Exchange & Visiting International Students

We're looking forward to welcoming 51 new 1-2 semester exchange and visiting international students to the MSU campus in August!  These students will be coming from Australia, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, South Korea and Sweden.  If you would like to see where the other nearly 1,000 full-degree international students on-campus come from, check out the MSU ISSS "population statistics" page.  If you meet any of our international students on-campus or in your classes, help us welcome them to Mankato!

Minnesota Study Abroad Returnees Conference

Have you recently returned from a study abroad experience, would like to meet other Minnesota students who have also recently participated in study abroad, and learn what to do with the experience professionally, academically and personally?  Register today for the state-wide "Minnesota Study Abroad Returnees Conference!"  It will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00-5:00pm at Macalester College in St. Paul.  Click here for more information on the conference and how to register.

MAVs go to Karlsruhe, Germany

Follow the MSU student group, led by Professor Lee Tesdell, during their 10-day summer study abroad program in Karlsruhe, Germany through the blog for their program "How do the Germans do it?"

MAVs GO TO HAN:

Check out the blog from the first group of MSU students to participate in the exciting new study/internship program with our exchange partner HAN University in the Netherlands!  Look interesting?  You could be next!  Visit our office for more details.

Pictures from around the world