Montana State University

Small-town feel, big adventure

Boasting two nearby ski areas and bursting at the seams with local shops, restaurants, and music venues, Bozeman offers the unique experience of living in a cosmopolitan community and recreational paradise.

Big Impacts in the Big Sky

Making the world a better place is one of our core values at MSU. We pride ourselves on giving back to our communities, whether through volunteer opportunities for students, outreach, or cutting-edge research in everything from honey bee health to wildlife conservation.

Think outside the classroom

MSU is a Carnegie top-tier research university surrounded by millions of acres of wilderness. Our surroundings inspire us to push beyond boundaries — and often serve as our classrooms.

MSU is a Carnegie top-tier research university surrounded by millions of acres of wilderness. Our surroundings inspire us to push beyond boundaries — and often serve as our classrooms.

At Montana State University in Bozeman, we like to think outside, but not just because we have access to some of the best outdoor recreation on the planet. We like to think outside because we are creators, researchers, artists, and thinkers breaking boundaries in over 250 fields.

Career service is here to help students land the perfect job and succeed professionally by offering a variety of resources to our Bobcats. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a career coach to help prepare for job interviews, build an on-point resume, and gain insight into occupations that align with their passions. Additionally, we offer various career development clinics, creating a space for students to prepare for networking events, as well as the job search and application processes with employers before high-profile events.

The university comprises four campuses throughout Montana, including (in addition to the main campus) MSU-Northern in Havre, MSU-Billings, and Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology.

• The average scholarship award is $8,000

• R1 Very High Research Activity Carnegie Classification
• #139 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• No. 1 Largest research entity in Montana

University Student Housing is committed to making the residence halls a welcoming place where each person has an equitable place within the community. As such, University Student Housing provides the following support for any student that has questions or concerns about their housing assignment.

In the residence halls you will meet lifelong friends, and be in the center of campus life. We want the primary focus of the college experience to be on academic success, but you’ll need more than just classes and studying to make the next four or so years of your life a time to remember.