Advancing the common good for over 160 years
Michigan State University Spartans work to advance the common good with uncommon will. Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better. Michigan State is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation—and is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.
Academic excellence
Home to more than 200 areas of study in 17 degree-granting colleges, MSU is the place to explore and experiment. Students can select from many top-ranked disciplines, including highly ranked programs in Business, Education, Engineering, Management, and Veterinary Medicine. In fact, MSU is home to three on-campus medical schools, graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians as well as veterinarians.
Students who are part of the Honors College at Michigan State join one of the oldest and most prestigious honors colleges in the nation. The Honors College at MSU allows students the flexibility to design their own programs of study and offers numerous other benefits, such as priority enrollment and honors housing. MSU’s residential colleges offer the best of both worlds: a small-college environment at a Big Ten research university. Students can study topics such as public policy, natural science, and the arts and humanities while living and learning alongside students with similar interests.
Global focus
MSU’s campus is home to a vibrant and diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students as well as renowned scholars and scientists from around the globe. It’s a hub for international programs, centers, events, and worldwide partnerships. At MSU, students are encouraged to learn from and have an impact on the world around them. Michigan State is a top public university in the United States for study abroad, with 275 programs in 60 countries and on all seven continents. MSU offers more than 65 programs focused on international topics, including language study, specializations in world regions or global themes, and international relations.
Student life
Once you experience MSU with your own two feet, you’ll understand why Spartans continue to think of the University as home long after they leave. Home to botanical gardens, art museums, performance venues, Big Ten athletics, and recreational sports facilities, MSU puts you at the center of all the action. Among the top 10 best college cities in the nation, according to Forbes, East Lansing is a safe and secure complement to campus that features a vibrant downtown area with shops, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and lots of entertainment options.
