“UM is not just about getting a degree. It’s also about getting an overall perspective on the world, growing personally and becoming a better person.”
UM Global
Shaping Global Citizens
The University of Montana is dedicated to shaping global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities. Globalization has changed the world our students will enter into as graduates. Uncertainty is the new norm and the ability to operate in our complex world and workplaces is essential to today's graduates. They can enhance their prospects for success both as global citizens and as professionals by globalizing their education.
375
# of UM international students and scholars from 70 countries
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Average Franke GLI scholarship for education abroad
526
# of UM students abroad this year in over 40 countries
Meet UM's International Community
We are students. We are scholars. We are members of the international community at the University of Montana.
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Sofia Reis
"Missoula is a safe place to live, and as a female I feel safe to bike, walk and hike everywhere. It is easy to connect with the community who is genuinely helpful and interested in connecting with international students. At the UM, international students are a connected group, and we support each other."
Sofia Reis, Portugal, International Education Ph.D.
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Yulianus Kogoya
"Studying abroad in America is a dream come true. After finishing my bachelor’s degree at the University of Montana, I plan to obtain a master's degree in Environmental Justice will be able to use my knowledge to help develop my homeland, and to raise the quality of life for the local people."
Yulianus Kogoya, Indonesia, Bachelor in Geography
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Beth Schofield
UM student Beth Schofield spent the summer interning at the Historical Museum of Fort Missoula. “I’ve been rehoming the space, taking inventory and updating the database. They’ve given me free rein, and it’s been a great way to practice my organizational skills and critical thinking. It’s been fantastic.”
Beth Schofield, Wales, History
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Hana Meshesha
“I feel welcomed by the faculty and I know I can share my successes and struggles with them. I believe this academic culture shapes students and all other members of the department to be supportive and compassionate of each other.”
Hana Meshesha, Ethiopia, Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Sofia Reis
"Missoula is a safe place to live, and as a female I feel safe to bike, walk and hike everywhere. It is easy to connect with the community who is genuinely helpful and interested in connecting with international students. At the UM, international students are a connected group, and we support each other."
Sofia Reis, Portugal, International Education Ph.D.
Yulianus Kogoya
"Studying abroad in America is a dream come true. After finishing my bachelor’s degree at the University of Montana, I plan to obtain a master's degree in Environmental Justice will be able to use my knowledge to help develop my homeland, and to raise the quality of life for the local people."
Yulianus Kogoya, Indonesia, Bachelor in Geography
Beth Schofield
UM student Beth Schofield spent the summer interning at the Historical Museum of Fort Missoula. “I’ve been rehoming the space, taking inventory and updating the database. They’ve given me free rein, and it’s been a great way to practice my organizational skills and critical thinking. It’s been fantastic.”
Beth Schofield, Wales, History
Hana Meshesha
“I feel welcomed by the faculty and I know I can share my successes and struggles with them. I believe this academic culture shapes students and all other members of the department to be supportive and compassionate of each other.”
Hana Meshesha, Ethiopia, Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Experiences Abroad
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Intern in Rural India
Joseph Carlson interned in Rural India with the Center for Social Medicine where he will shadow and assist medical, physiotherapy, and Ayurvedic doctors, exploring how to improve access to healthcare in impoverished communities and how food culture affects health around the world.
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Study Abroad in Greece
Abigail Nurvic immersed herself in the foreign culture of Greece. She focused on understanding prejudice and its roots within culture. She was be able to observe unique cultural norms and gain a better understanding of how to use this knowledge to combat prejudice within culture.
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Experience the Mekong Delta
Students in this field-based program focus on climate change issues as well as the culture, ecology, economy, and history of Vietnam. Students of all backgrounds and majors encouraged. Scholarships are available for a three-week, six-credit program next scheduled for May 2022.
Prestigious Scholarships
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Siberian Tiger Research in Russia
Scott Waller, a graduate student in UM’s Wildlife Biology program, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research in the Russian Far East, testing new ways to monitor prey species of Amur (Siberian) tigers to foster tiger conservation in Russia.
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International Education Research at UM
International student, Sofia Reis, from UM’s International Educational Leadership Program, earned a second-year renewal of Philanthropic Educational Organization’s International Peace Scholarship. Her research centers on education and democracy, educational leadership and internationalization.
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Public Policy Research in Greece
Tori Bigelow, a UM Master of Public Administration and Policy student, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research on Equitable and Inclusive Access to Higher Education in Greece.
Academic Programs
Global Challenges
- Climate Change Studies
- Global Health
- Global Leadership
- International Development Studies
- Migration Studies
Languages
Area Studies
- Central & Southwest Asia
- East Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Irish Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Russian Studies
- South & Southeast Asia