Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi, United States
At Mississippi State University, we believe in getting personal. Our university provides the academic, leadership, and social opportunities to help each person excel.
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Top 3 reasons to study here
- We take that mission seriously.
- Your success is our success.
- We share a common goal: to make the Mississippi State University experience a lifetime opportunity.
About
History
Mississippi State University forms a cohesive higher education-municipal community with Starkville, a growing agricultural-commercial-industrial city of nearly 24,000. Located in the eastern part of north-central Mississippi, MSU is 125 miles northeast of Jackson and 23 miles west of Columbus. It is served by U.S. and state highways 82,12 and 25,along with feeder air service.
Education
At Mississippi State, classroom teaching and learning are combined with endless experiences for students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. With more than 175 programs leading to a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree, MSU is preparing its students for bright, productive futures where academics is combined with the proper tools for tackling today’s tough issues and making a difference in society.
Research
Mississippi State is one of only a few schools to earn both research and community engagement rankings from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Moreover, the National Science Foundation ranks Mississippi State among the nation’s top 100 research institutions. As the Magnolia State’s leading research university, MSU’s research expenditures totaled $226 million in 2015, accounting for 55% of the total $408 million in research and development expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (25)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor Biochemistry - Science Concentration
- Bachelor Building Construction Science
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
Agriculture & Forestry (23)
- Bachelor Agricultural Science
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- Bachelor Forestry
- B.Sc. Poultry Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (19)
- Bachelor Architecture
- Bachelor Art - Drawing Concentration
- Bachelor Art - Graphic Design Concentration
- Bachelor Art - Painting Concentration
- Bachelor Art - Photography Concentration
- Bachelor Art - Printmaking Concentration
- Bachelor Art - Sculpture Concentration
- Bachelor Fine Arts
- Bachelor Interior Design
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor Music
Social Sciences (16)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- B.A. Business Economics
- B.B.A. Business Economics
- B.A. Criminology
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Sociology
Business & Management (15)
- Bachelor Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.B.A. Finance
- Bachelor Management
- Bachelor Marketing
Education & Training (15)
- B.Sc. Educational Psychology
- Bachelor Special Education
Humanities (11)
- B.A. English
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- B.Sc. Broadcast Meteorology
- B.Sc. Environmental Geology
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Professional Geology
- Bachelor Professional Meteorology
- Bachelor Sustainable Bioproducts
Medicine & Health (9)
- Bachelor Biochemistry Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A./B.S. Chemistry
- Bachelor Forestry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
Computer Science & IT (5)
- Bachelor Business Information Systems
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Geospatial Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Law (2)
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student Life
Campus life
There's a spirit here you won't find anywhere else. A spirit of inquiry. Innovation. Energy. Investment in others. In our work, our studies, our play, Mississippi State University is committed to one thing: making a difference in the world around us. We challenge students in their class assignments, give them unequaled chances to participate in research, and offer an abundance of leadership opportunities to develop skills for a lifetime.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Starkville, Mississippi, United States
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