Study abroad at Billings

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana and the economic, medical, and cultural hub of the Northern Great Plains ('Magic City'), framed by the iconic sandstone Rimrocks cliffs and the Yellowstone River near Yellowstone National Park. Billings is home to Montana State University Billings (MSUB - founded in 1927, major comprehensive regional public university of the Montana University System), renowned for its College of Business (AACSB-accredited), College of Health Professions and Science, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and City College, alongside Rocky Mountain College (private liberal arts and aviation college founded in 1878, top-ranked for Aviation and Aeronautical Science). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations (NWCCU, AACSB). International students benefit from zero state sales tax in Montana (0% tax shopping), extremely low living and housing costs, spectacular Rocky Mountain outdoor recreation, and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.

Tuition fees in Billings for international undergraduate students at Montana State University Billings (MSUB) are among the most economical in the United States, ranging between $19,500 and $21,500 per academic year for Business, Computer Science, Biology, and Health Administration, while postgraduate Master's degrees range from $18,000 to $22,000 per year (with generous international merit scholarships such as the Chancellor's Excellence Award offering up to $4,000/year). On-campus university residence halls (Rimrock Hall, Petro Hall) cost between $650 and $950 per month (inclusive of meal plans and utilities), while off-campus private student apartments in Downtown Billings and the West End range from $550 to $950 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $750 and $1,250.

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses), MSUB's Office of International Studies (OIS) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.