Is Michigan State ranked by Shanghai World Ranking body?

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    Tasneem Hoda | Contributor-Level 10

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    Michigan State has been consistently ranked by ARWU Shanghai ranking body over the years. In the past 3 years, its MSU's ARWU ranking has witnessed a dropping trend. In the 2024 ranking, the university was ranked at #136 globally, however, this ranking dropped to #161 in 2026

    It also ranked university's courses in the field of Law (#28), Sociology (#76) and Political Science (#51) in 2024

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Lalit Shukla

International students need to meet the MSU eligibility requirements to be a part of admissions at this university. Along with the minimum GPA requirement of 3.8, international students are also required to be at the top of their class. 

Mentioned below are the other important requirements for MSU admissions: 

Here is a table summarizing the key eligibility requirements for international students applying to Michigan State University for undergraduate admission:shiksha+3

RequirementUndergraduate DetailsGraduate Details
Application Fee$75 $75 
GPA3.5–4.0 (on 4.0 scale) 3.4+ in relevant discipline 
English ProficiencyIELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79–80+, PTE, Duolingo accepted IELTS 6.5–7.0, TOEFL iBT 80+, PTE, Duolingo accepted 
Standardized Test ScoresSAT (1130–1350, optional), ACT (23–29, optional)GRE/GMAT (if required by program) 
Academic TranscriptsGrade 10–12 transcripts Bachelor's degree transcripts 
PassportCopy, valid, and scannedCopy, valid, and scanned
Financial Support ProofBank statement or sponsorship letter Bank statement or sponsorship letter 
Letters of RecommendationNot required for UG2–3 (usually, program-specific) 
Statement of Purpose (SOP)If required by program Required (program-specific) 
Certified English TranslationsFor documents not in English For documents not in English 
VisaF-1 or J-1 requiredF-1 or J-1 required 
Enrollment Deposit$250 (after acceptance) $250 (after acceptance) 
 

 

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Lalit Shukla

There are mainly three intakes at Michigan State University - Fall (August), Spring (January), and Summer (May). The early action deadline is Nov 1 of each year, mostly. International students can check the MSU application deadlines from the table given below: 

Application Type / ProgramDeadline
Undergraduate – Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Undergraduate – Regular Admission (Priority)Feb 1, 2026
Undergraduate – Regular Admission (Final)Apr1, 2026
MBA – Round 1Oct 6, 2025
MBA – Round 2Dec 1, 2025
MBA – Round 3Feb 16, 2026
Shiksha Ask & Answer
Loveleen Sharma

Yes, Michigan State University offers the flexibility to change majors once a student is enrolled at this university. Although it is subject to department approval and academic standing. 

This allows international students to explore fields before making a final decision. The students are required to check the specific policies within their chosen colleges or programs for restrictions or procedures. 

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Piyush Rastogi

As an International student, one should be prepared with scanned copies of all the admission documents needed for MSU admissions. All of these documents are required while filling the online application form via the MSU admission portal, the Common App, or the Coalition App. 

The list of the documents required is given below for Michigan State University: 

  • Official, attested academic transcripts

    • Grade 10–12 for Undergraduate (UG) applicants

    • Bachelor's degree transcripts for Postgraduate (PG) applicants

  • Proof of English proficiency  (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, as applicable)

  • Passport copy  (valid and clearly scann

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Bhumika Vimal

Based on the MSU acceptance rate shared officially, it stands at 84% for the recent year 2024. This is a high acceptance rate, which means that out of every 100 applications, 84 to 85 students were rolled out an offer. Making this university the least competitive. 

Although international students are required to meet the MSU admission eligibility to ensure high admission chances at this university. Early application increases chances, with early action acceptance rates near 90%. Indian students with competitive academic records and English skills stand a good chance of admission.

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