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The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, is located in the historic Southern city of Oxford, Mississippi. Combining academic leadership with a familial atmosphere, Ole Miss will help you become a community-minded member of the global workforce.
Why Ole Miss?
Home to several national centers of research and study, the University of Mississippi offers top-ranked degree programs in more than 110 fields of undergraduate and graduate study, including business, engineering, accounting and education.
- #112 Best Business Program—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
- Top 10 in Accountancy— Public Accounting Report, 2018
- #76 Best Public Schools—U.S. News & World Report, 2020
- A Kiplinger’s “Best Value” School
- Center for Intelligence and Security Studies, the Croft Institute for International Studies, the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence research centers
- #1 Most Beautiful College Campus—Reader’s Choice, USA Today, 2016
Oxford: Southern Hospitality Brought to Life
The college town of Oxford is known for its Southern charm, literary fame and entrepreneurial spirit. Steeped in musical tradition as part of Mississippi Blues Trail, Oxford is a walkable city with bookstores, restaurants, cafes, galleries, theaters and boutiques. Music capital Memphis, Tennessee, is just 85 miles away.
- Top 20 Small Towns in America—Smithsonian Magazine
- Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mississippi—Niche 2018
- Visit the home of famous American writer William Faulkner
- A Top Entrepreneurial City—AdWeek
- Enjoy famous Southern cuisines such as grits, catfish and okra.
- Explore 50+ buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
Weather & Climate
Enjoy temperate versions of all four seasons in Oxford. Summers are hot and humid. Winter nights can get below freezing point.
Nearby Memphis, Tennessee
The birthplace of blues, soul and rock and roll, Memphis is famous for its entertainment and nightlife. The city is also a commercial hub and the site of the second-busiest cargo airport in the world.
- Explore musical destinations such as Graceland (Elvis Presley’s home), Sun Studio and Beale Street.
- Visit the National Civil Rights Museum.
- Feast on Memphis barbecue and attend the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
As an international student enrolling at a select U.S. News Global Education school, you will have access to exclusive programs and services.
To make your transition as easy as possible, our enrollment counselors set you up for success with:
Application Assistance
- Streamlined application process
- Assigned counselor
- Major/field of study guidance
Pre-Arrival Guidance
- Visa interview help
- Prep webinars & checklists
- Help with required forms
Campus Transition
- Airport welcome
- Student & parent orientation
- Cultural group outings
Academic Support
- Classes for your academic level
- English-language & ESL help
- Tutoring support
Career Growth
- Career Accelerator Program
- Internship assistance
- Job search help
Liberal Studies (BA)
African American Studies (BA)
History (BA)
Art (BA)
Art History (BA)
Art (BFA):
Emphasis – Ceramics
Emphasis – Graphic Design
Emphasis – Imaging Arts
Emphasis – Painting Printmaking
Emphasis – Sculpture
Biology (BA)
Biology (BS)
Southern Studies (BA)
Biochemistry (BA)
Chemistry (BA, BS):
Emphasis – Biochemistry (BS)
Forensic Chemistry (BS)
Classics (BA):
Emphasis – Classical Civilization
Emphasis – Greek
Emphasis – Latin
Computer Science (BA)
Economics (BA, BS)
English (BA)
English (BA):
Emphasis – Creative Writing
International Studies (BA)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Arabic (BA)
Chinese (BA)
French (BA)
German (BA)
Linguistics (BA)
Spanish (BA)
Music (BA)
Music (BM):
Music Education:
Emphasis – Instrumental
Emphasis – Keyboard
Emphasis – Vocal
Music Performance:
Emphasis – Instrumental
Emphasis – Keyboard
Emphasis – Vocal
Philosophy (BA)
Religious Studies (BA)
Physics (BA, BS)
Political Science (BA)
Psychology (BA)
Public Policy Leadership (BA)
Anthropology (BA)
Sociology (BA)
Theatre Arts (BA)
Theatre Arts (BFA)
Emphasis – Film Production
Emphasis – Design and Theatre Production
Emphasis – Acting for Stage and Screen
Accountancy (BAccy)
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)
Sport and Recreation Admin (BA):
Emphasis – Recreation Administration
Emphasis – Sport Administration
Exercise Science (BS)
Law Studies (BPS):
Emphasis – Accelerated Law (BPS)
Emphasis – Paralegal (BPS)
Criminal Justice (BS)
Emphasis – Corrections
Emphasis – Homeland Security
Emphasis – Law Enforcement
Dietetics and Nutrition (BS)
Emphasis – Dietetics
Emphasis – Health Professions
Emphasis – Child Nutrition
Hospitality Management (BS)
Emphasis – Generalist
Emphasis – Food Services
Emphasis – Lodging
Emphasis – Event Management
Social Work (BS)
General Business (BBA)
Banking and Finance (BBA)
Managerial Finance (BBA)
Real Estate (BBA)
Risk Management and Insurance (BBA)
Entrepreneurship (BBA)
Management, Human Resources (BBA)
Management Information Systems (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
Marketing and Corp. Relations (BBA)
Economics (BA)
Elementary Education (BAEd)
Emphasis – Computers
Emphasis – English
Emphasis – Fine Arts
Emphasis – Math
Emphasis – Modern/Ancient Languages
Emphasis – Science
Emphasis – Social Studies
English Education (BAEd)
Mathematics Education (BAEd)
Science Education (BAEd)
Science Education:
Emphasis – Biology (BAEd)
Emphasis – Chemistry (BAEd)
Emphasis – Physics (BAEd)
Social Studies Education (BAEd)
Special Education (BAEd)
Engineering (BE)
Emphasis – Aerospace Studies
Emphasis – Business Administration
Emphasis – Manufacturing
Emphasis – Military Science
Emphasis – Naval Science
Emphasis – Pre-Law
Emphasis – Pre-Med Studies
Emphasis – Secondary Chemistry Education
Emphasis – Secondary Mathematics Education
Emphasis – Secondary Physics Education
Chemical Engineering (BS)
Emphasis – Biotechnology
Emphasis – Environmental
Emphasis – Manufacturing
Emphasis – Materials
Emphasis – Pre-Med Option
Emphasis – Standard Option
Civil Engineering (BS)
Computer Science (BS)
Biomedical Engineering (BS)
Emphasis – Bioinformatics
Emphasis – Biomedical
Emphasis – Biomolecular
Emphasis – Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Emphasis – Biomedical Engineering
Emphasis – Computer Engineering
Emphasis – General Program
Geology (BS)
Geological Engineering (BS)
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Emphasis – Manufacturing
Journalism (BAJ)
Emphasis – Journalism Broadcast
Emphasis – Journalism News-Editorial
Emphasis – Accelerated Law
Integrated Marketing Communication (BS)
Emphasis – Accelerated Law
Dates & Costs
For the latest application dates and program costs information, please visit omi.olemiss.edu.
Entry Requirements
INTERNATIONAL DIRECT | ACADEMIC ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (AAP) |
EXTENDED ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (EAP) |
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH | |
---|---|---|---|---|
MINIMUM GPA FOR ENTRY | 3.0 (unweighted) | 3.0 (unweighted) | 2.5 (unweighted) | 2.5 (unweighted) |
MINIMUM IELTS™ FOR ENTRY | 6.0 | 5.5, no sub-score below 5.0 | 5.0, no sub-score below 4.5 | 4.5 |
MINIMUM TOEFL® FOR ENTRY | 79 | 68, no sub-score below 14 | 60, no sub-score below 12 | 50 |
MINIMUM ITEP FOR ENTRY | N/A | 3.5 no sub-score below 3.0 | 3.0, no sub-score below 2.5 | 2.5 |
MINIMUM EIKEN FOR ENTRY | N/A | Pre-1 | 2A | Pre-2 |
OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTS REQUIRED | None | None | None | None |
Note: Many degree programs have unique entry and progression requirements based on academic background and performance. Some programs may require a higher grade point average (GPA) for entry and/or progression. Make sure to check the progression requirements for any degree programs you’re interested in pursuing.
All students will take an English language assessment test during their orientation. This test is the primary means for final placement and could vary from the preliminary placement identified in your offer letter. As a result, the length of study may be longer than originally anticipated, and involve additional costs including tuition and other fees.
Master of Arts in History (MA)
Master of Arts in Mathematics (MA)
Master of Science in Biological Science (MS)
Master of Arts in Southern Studies (MA)
Master of Science in Chemistry (MS)
Master of Arts in Mathematics (MA)
Master of Science in Mathematics (MS)
Master of Arts in Modern Languages (MA)
Master in Music (MM)
Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA)
Master of Arts in Political Science (MA)
Master’s of Accountancy (M. Accy.)
Master’s of Accountancy and Data Analytics (M.A.D.A.)
Master’s of Taxation (M. Tax.)
Master’s of Taxation and Data Analytics (M.T.D.A.)
Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES)
Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences (MS)
Master of Science in Health Promotion (MS)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Administration (MS)
Master of Arts in Higher Education/Student Personnel (MA)
Master of Science in Engineering Science (MSES):
- Emphasis in Chemical Engineering
- Emphasis in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Emphasis in Computer and Information Science Science
- Emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Telecommunications
- Emphasis in Geology, or Geological Engineering, or Hydrology
- Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Arts in Journalism (MA)
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (MS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Dates & Costs
For the latest application dates and program costs information, please visit omi.olemiss.edu.
Entry Requirements
GRADUATE DIRECT | ADVANCED MAP | MAP TRACK 1 | PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH | |
---|---|---|---|---|
MINIMUM GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
MINIMUM IELTS™ | Non-Engineering: 6.0, with no sub-score below 5.5 Engineering + Modern Languages: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) Accountancy: 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5) |
6.0 (no subscore below 5.5) | 4.5 (no subscore below 4) | 5.5 |
MINIMUM TOEFL® | Non-Engineering: 79 (no sub-score below 18) Engineering + Modern Languages: 85 (no subscore below 18) Accountancy: 100 |
79 (no subscore below 18) | 79 (no subscore below 18) | 74 |