Published March 19, 2020

Updated July 30, 2020, 7 p.m. MU International Programs, along with the rest of the university, has been continually monitoring COVID-19. The U.S. Department of State has issued a global level 4 health advisory and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a global level 3 travel warning. In light on the…

Published March 18, 2020

Due to University of Missouri guidance encouraging campus employees to work remotely, all advising for international students and scholars and study abroad is now being offered as online sessions. International students can schedule an online advising appointment through MU Connect. International scholars should contact their adviser to schedule an online/phone appointment. Study abroad students can…

Published March 11, 2020

This evening, President Trump announced that the U.S. is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning at midnight Friday, March 13, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. According to his statement, “These restrictions will be adjusted subject to conditions on the ground. There will be exemptions for…

Published March 4, 2020

Dear MU students, We are contacting you because you are participating in a study abroad program or university-related international travel during spring 2020 or academic year 2019/20. We understand that spring break recess is coming up soon for some of you. This message provides guidance regarding independent travel throughout the duration of your time abroad.  …

Published Feb. 28, 2020

This evening, the CDC and Department of State both issued travel warnings for Italy (CDC travel warning level three; Department of State travel advisory level three). In accordance with the MU student international travel policy, university-sponsored student travel to Italy is currently prohibited. We have canceled study abroad programs in Italy for spring, spring break…

Published Feb. 27, 2020

The University of Missouri is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, a novel (new) coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. At this time, China has a Department of State travel advisory level four: do not travel and a CDC travel warning level three: avoid nonessential travel. South Korea has a Department of…

Published Feb. 21, 2020

University of Missouri International Programs is pleased to announce the recipients of the first Council on International Initiatives Study Abroad Scholarship: Marc Brazeal, Katelynn Montgomery, Jacob Salk, Lynnya Simmons and Alejandra Vargas. The annual CII Scholarship provides $2,000 towards study abroad per recipient. This scholarship, available to MU freshmen and sophomores planning to study abroad,…

Published Jan. 31, 2020

Dear MU students, The MU International Center is closely monitoring the outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. We are monitoring this evolving situation with the MU Student Health Center. On Jan. 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of State raised the travel advisory for China to level four:…

Published Jan. 8, 2020

MU faculty are invited to teach a two-week intensive course as part of the International Immersion Program at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. This is a great opportunity to expand your teaching experience and network with faculty at one of MU's partner institutions in China. The program runs July 6–17 and includes: Round-trip airfare reimbursement…

Published Dec. 13, 2019

The International Center is pleased to award $35,255 in study abroad scholarships to 84 MU students studying abroad during winter break 2019/20, spring 2020 or spring break 2020. Students have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships as part of the study abroad application process. Congratulations to all the recipients! International Center Scholarship Provides need-,…