The University of Missouri student population of 31,543 come from all 50 states and more than 110 different countries. The Sinclair School of Nursing welcomes international students to an intellectually stimulating doctoral program offered in a supportive environment. In the International Residential PhD Program option, we currently have students from four foreign countries and faculty from three foreign countries. International Programs provide support for international students. Language assistance and aid in writing are available through the English as a Second Language Program.
- For this option, international students must move to Columbia, Mo.
- International students must attend hybrid and in-person classes on the Mizzou campus.
- While the international students attend the classes in-person, their online student cohort may participate in-person or electronically through videoconferencing software.
- International students must maintain full-time status by enrolling in 9 credits each fall and spring term.
- Of the 9 credits each term, at least 6 credits must be either traditional face-to-face or hybrid coursework to qualify for and retain the student visa status. The remaining 3 credits each term may be taken 100 percent online.
- International students must provide documentation of English-language proficiency, demonstrated through a satisfactory score within the last two years. English-language proficiency requirements can be found on the Mizzou Graduate School webpage.
- If English Proficiency scores do not meet this level, international applicants are strongly encouraged to pursue Intensive English Program training in the United States prior to retaking an English proficiency examination.
- If you are admitted but your English language proficiency is not satisfactory, you will be required to enroll in English Language Support Program (ELSP) courses along with a reduced academic course load. You must pass these courses within the first two semesters of enrollment.
- For more information about being an international residential student at Mizzou, please visit International Student and Scholar Services.
- For information about funding opportunities, see Funding Options for International Graduate Students.
Pictured above: Natsayakarn “Gift” Narkthong, PhD ’23, an international residential PhD student from Thailand, at graduation with her mentor Dr. Jane Armer (RC), and Mizzou Nursing oncology nurse researchers Drs. Elizabeth Anderson (L) and Allison Anbari (R). Gift earned First Place in the PhD Student Poster Competition at the 2024 Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference.