International Programs Annual Report: 2023/24

International Programs facilitates educational and cultural exchange at the University of Missouri. With collaborations that build international connections on campus and throughout the community, International Programs helps Mizzou students experience the world through study abroad programs and supports MU’s international community as they study, teach and research at MU.

Outlined world map showing countries where MU students studied abroad in 2022/23 in yellow, international student/scholar countries of origin in 2023/24 in blue and countries with both in green.

International Initiatives

International Programs works with faculty and staff from across campus to develop and maintain MU’s relationships with institutions and organizations around the world. We also facilitate on-campus internationalization through curriculum and faculty development projects.

International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services provides comprehensive support services to MU’s international community — students, faculty, staff and their dependents come to MU from more than 100 countries. In doing so, we also serve a critical compliance role for the university required by federal immigration regulations.

Center for English Language Learning

The Center for English Language Learning offers high-quality English language instruction to non-native speakers of English to prepare them for university-level studies, professional endeavors and community engagement. The center encompasses the Intensive English Program, English Language Support Program and special programs.

Asian Affairs Center

The Asian Affairs Center provides professional development programs for Asian students and professionals hosted on MU’s campus. The center also connects MU students and mid-Missouri residents to Asia through volunteer opportunities and referrals to programs for Asian studies at MU and for teaching or study abroad.

Study Abroad

Mizzou Study Abroad coordinates, develops and administers high impact academic programs abroad that enable MU students to study outside the United States. Students from any major can gain a global perspective while earning credit toward their MU degrees on our global study, internship, research and service-learning programs.

International Health, Safety and Security

The Office of International Health, Safety and Security fulfills responsibilities assigned to International Programs by the University of Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations to support traveler health, safety and security, as well as compliance with federal and state regulations and university policy, for MU students, non-enrolled participants, and faculty and staff who lead study abroad or university-related international activities. The office evaluates risk; develops and implements risk mitigation measures; provides health, safety and security training and compliance; develops and maintains emergency response plans; and responds to crises.

Updated 18-NOV-2024