Prospective Students

Prospective Students

MSU's eight colleges offer master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees across more than 200 graduate programs, with funding opportunities including research and teaching assistantships

How to Apply International Students Deadlines

Key Stats

9

Colleges

200+

Programs & Degrees

16

Certificates

60+

Direct Admit Programs

What is Direct Admit?

Your Path to MSU

Step 1

Explore Programs

Submit your materials through the online portal by your program's deadline.

Graduate Programs What is Direct Admit?

Step 2

Apply

Visit our How to Apply page for up to date application deadline information and our application process.

How to Apply General Admissions Requirements

Step 3

Get Admitted

Submit your materials through the online portal by your program's deadline.

Student Forms

Step 4

Enroll

Submit your materials through the online portal by your program's deadline.

Grad Portal

International Students

Mississippi State University offers graduate students an array of financial aid opportunities. Financial aid is awarded in the form of grants, fellowships, loans, and part-time employment.

International Students