University of Missouri

The University of Missouri (MU) was the first public university to be established west of the Mississippi river. Founded in 1839, the university, also called Mizzou, now welcomes over 30,000 students coming from all 50 U.S. states and from over 100 different countries around the world. Mizzou’s academic prowess and standing is exemplified by its membership of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation first received back in 1908.

Mizzou consists of 13 schools and colleges through which it offers more than 300 programs. The university’s accomplished faculty attracts about 70 percent of the state’s revenue for research in public universities. MU’s faculty spends around USD 205 million each year on scientific research, and it is considered a top university in the country for undergraduate student participation in research.

The main campus is set on 1,262 acres, the university has several buildings on campus known for their historic significance. There are various subject-specific libraries, museums, and galleries that showcase the rich history of Missouri. Accommodation is available for international students in the form of residence halls and apartment-style housing. Mizzou has a very active athletics culture and the university offers state-of-the-art facilities to support sporty students.

International students have access to a variety of scholarships and MU also offers students on-campus work opportunities to support tuition and accommodation costs. Students can join one of the 600 plus student-run organizations, ranging from a student newspaper to sports. Mizzou’s career resources help students find jobs during their duration of study and after completion.

Support is available to students, from international student ambassadors who speak different languages and through the International Center and Career Center. These support services help students adjust to life on campus, socialize and discover work options.

The university has 13 Schools and Colleges offering over 300 various degree programs. These include:

Robert J. Trulaske Sr., College of Business

Educates students for professional opportunities in private and public sectors. Includes the first School of Accountancy established at a major public university as well as finance, management and marketing departments. Offers a wide range of business-related programs.

College of Engineering

Provides fully accredited degree programs in biological, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering, and computer science. Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered in all subjects, plus a bachelor’s degree in information technology.

Missouri School of Journalism

Immerse yourself in the Missouri Method, the original hands-on learning technique pioneered by the first journalism school in the US.

College of Arts and Science

The oldest and largest academic school in the university, enrolling the majority of undergraduates and offering programs in humanities, fine and performing arts, and social, behavioral and natural sciences.

Career Outcomes and Top Employers

Mizzou is proud off the 92.7 per cent of graduates with positive career outcomes within six months of graduation. The University of Missouri possesses a wide alumni network, including employers with top firms such as:

• Anheuser Busch InBev 
• AT&T 
• Apple 
• Boeing 
• Caterpillar 
• KPMG 
• Microsoft 
• Monsanto
• NBC News 
• The New York Times 
• PricewaterhouseCoopers 
• Toyota

Career Center

Since 1974, the University of Missouri has been involved in providing career development assistance to its students. The MU Career Center was conceived by a professor of Educational and Counseling Psychology and two graduate students, and existed as a simple self-help center with a few books at the Counseling Center.

Currently, the MU Career Center resides in the Student Success Center and continues to focus on assisting all MU students with their career exploration and development. For more than 40 years the university has built the services on a firm foundation of research and best practices in career development and counseling psychology. The institution plans to continue to build on this foundation, developing collaborations and enhancing programs, to deliver services to campus and the local community.

The Career Center at the University of Missouri was a pioneer in the use of paraprofessional staff, making it a nationally-recognized leader in training and education in this field. A diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students are supported by quality staff members who are wholly committed to helping them achieve successful career goals.