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Columbia Resources

Living in Columbia Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Our city of about 100,000

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Columbia Resources

Columbia, MO is where the heart is. In addition to the information about Our Community, the following resources may be helpful to you as you transition to Columbia or as

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Housing in Columbia

Mizzou provides housing opportunities both on campus and off campus for graduate and professional students and for students with families. On Campus Living University Student Apartments Residential Life has limited

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Graduate Students of Distinction 2023

This fall, the Graduate School honors the 2023 cohort of Graduate Students of Distinction. Together, these 21 students received over $1.3M in external funding toward their graduate educations. The full

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Why Grad School at MU?

A graduate degree is often the key to attaining employment in many disciplines. Why? Today’s global and dynamic workforce demands its professionals acquire specialized knowledge and skills. In some occupations (e.g.,

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Postdoc Welcome

Getting Settled at Mizzou  

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Community English Language Courses & Resources

Accent Expansion Program (AEP) The MU School of Health Professions offers an Accent Expansion Program to MU faculty, students and staff as well as the Columbia area community. Contact the clinic at

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Salary & Benefit Negotiation

Before you negotiate any type of job offer (e.g., academic, business, government, industry, nonprofit), here is what you need to do: Convince yourself that negotiation is in your best interest. Understand the negotiation process and terminology.

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Our Community

Located in the nation’s center, Columbia, Missouri sits halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City and has been named one of the best places to live in the United States

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Student Life

Student Life

Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, Mizzou holds a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. As the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Mizzou is one

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International Applicants

The application process for international applicants is very similar to the process for domestic applicants. However, international applicants do have to show English proficiency to be admitted and a minimum

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