Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives
5,000+
Students
Graduate, Majors, & Minors
33
Majors
85+
Study Abroad & Away Programs
90%
Undergraduate Placement Rate
- #36 in Arts and Humanities Research U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities: 2026-2027
- #1 in study abroad with over 88 programs in 40 countries on 6 continents
- #1 in study away with over 20 programs in 12 cities
- Nationally recognized linguistics department
- Top-ranked philosophy department (https://cal.msu.edu/news/philosophy-department-earns-high-marks-for-addressing-issues-of-underrepresented-group)
- MSU Citizen scholars program – A program for high achieving and diverse students
- Excel Network – A hub for careers, internships, study abroad, research, and alumni networking
- A dedicated director of student health and wellness
- A dedicated career consultant and an internship developer
- Access to world-class and nationally recognized faculty
- A team of nationally recognized professional advisors and mentors
#36
Worldwide
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 20
In U.S.
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 5
In U.S.
Living-Learning Communities
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2027 Edition of Best Colleges
Top 25
English Doctoral Program in U.S.
For Minority Enrollment
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | Top 100 Degree Producers: 2022–2023
#1
Graphic Design Program
In Michigan
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 10
In the Midwest
Graphic Design Program
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 15
Linguistics Program
Nationwide
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70+
Education Abroad Programs
Led by the College of Arts and Letters
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Top 10
In Education Abroad
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
#2
Education Abroad Program
at a Public University
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
#35
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
#36
Worldwide
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 20
In U.S.
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 5
In U.S.
Living-Learning Communities
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2027 Edition of Best Colleges
Top 25
English Doctoral Program in U.S.
For Minority Enrollment
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | Top 100 Degree Producers: 2022–2023
#1
Graphic Design Program
In Michigan
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 10
In the Midwest
Graphic Design Program
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 15
Linguistics Program
Nationwide
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
#35
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
70+
Education Abroad Programs
Led by the College of Arts and Letters
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
#2
Education Abroad Program
at a Public University
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
Top 10
In Education Abroad
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
#36
Worldwide
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 20
In U.S.
Arts and Humanities Research
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026–2027
Top 5
In U.S.
Living-Learning Communities
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2027 Edition of Best Colleges
Top 25
English Doctoral Program in U.S.
For Minority Enrollment
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | Top 100 Degree Producers: 2022–2023
#1
Graphic Design Program
In Michigan
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 10
In the Midwest
Graphic Design Program
Source: Animation Career Review, 2025
Top 15
Linguistics Program
Nationwide
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
70+
Education Abroad Programs
Led by the College of Arts and Letters
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
Top 10
In Education Abroad
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
#2
Education Abroad Program
at a Public University
Source: U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Edition of Best Colleges
#35
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Source: Need a Source Line Here to Make This Complete
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program
Top #25
Worldwide
Linguistics Program