Spend a semester or academic year in Minnesota while earning credits toward your degree at your home university. Discover a welcoming campus community, small class sizes, and an affordable Midwestern U.S. experience.
This program is for students attending one of MSUM's partner universities who want to study at Minnesota State Moorhead for one semester or one academic year while earning transferable credit toward their degree.
Choose from a wide range of courses and disciplines.
Lower living costs than many major U.S. cities.
A metro area of approximately 270,000 residents with arts, sports, restaurants, and entertainment.
Minnesota State Moorhead students ride MATBUS free through the U-Pass program.
Work with your home university and Moorhead staff every step of the way, from nomination through course selection, housing, and arrival on campus.
Additional dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.
Minnesota State Moorhead offers more than 130 majors, minors, and emphases, providing exchange students with a wide selection of courses.
Before arrival, you'll work with an MSUM coordinator and your home institution to confirm eligibility and approve course selections so credits transfer smoothly.
Most exchange students take 12-18 credits per semester.
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Minnesota State Moorhead operates on the semester hour. One semester credit equals 50 minutes of class time per week over a 16-week term, including finals.
| US Credits | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Credit | ≈ 1 Japanese Credit |
| 1 Credit | ≈ 2 ECTS Credits |
| 1 Credit | ≈ 4 UK Credits |
All new incoming exchange students are required to live on campus.
It's a cost-effective and convenient way to settle in quickly and connect with other students right away. Residence halls sit just steps from classrooms, dining, and campus activities, and each hall includes study lounges, laundry rooms, kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi.
Meals are centered around Kise Commons, the university's main dining hall, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with a rotating variety of stations to fit different tastes and dietary needs. Campus dining also includes options like the Dragon Café, Starbucks, and a convenience store, giving you flexibility for grabbing food between classes or on the go.
Moorhead sits directly across the Red River from Fargo, ND, part of a metro area of approximately 270,000 people. Enjoy a college-town feel with big-city amenities: an active arts scene, hundreds of restaurants, and free public transit for students.
Downtown Fargo and downtown Moorhead are both within minutes of campus and packed with things to do. You’ll find an active arts scene and community events year-round. From festivals and concerts to frequent sporting events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in and around Moorhead.
Getting around is easy too. Minnesota State Moorhead students ride MATBUS for free through the U-Pass program, and the airport, bike trails, and hundreds of restaurants are all within a short journey of campus.
When you study abroad through an exchange program, your tuition and other expenses depend on whether you are paying your home institution or your host institution (Minnesota State Moorhead).
Example: If you attend a partner university in Japan or Europe through an exchange agreement, you typically continue paying tuition to your home university while paying living expenses during your stay at Minnesota State Moorhead.
The specific costs you are responsible for may vary based on your exchange agreement and program. Confirm your payment arrangement and expected costs with your home institution and Minnesota State Moorhead before making travel arrangements.
If your exchange agreement requires you to pay your home institution, you will continue paying tuition and applicable fees to your home university rather than Minnesota State Moorhead.
If your exchange agreement requires you to pay Minnesota State Moorhead directly, you will be billed for tuition and applicable fees through MSUM.
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