University of Mississippi (Ole miss)

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General guidelines for study levels in USA

First year courses are often adapted to those newly admitted to the university. Therefore, students are recommended to choose higher-level courses. For more information, please visit the university's website.

Available places: 1 semester place for academic year 2025/2026

Established: 1848
Number of students: 24,000
Campus: The university consists of six campuses. Most courses on undergraduate level is taught at the main campus in Oxford. The campus buildings and student accommodations are closely located, surrounded by a nature area called "the Grove".
Student life: Around campus there are many opportunities for physical activities. Ole Miss Outdoors introduces students, faculty and staff to excursions and outdoor activities. On campus there are also music and theatre performances organised. The university has its own museum - the University of Mississippi Museum.

About Oxford

Ole Miss is situated in Oxford in the state of Mississippi. About 20,000 people live here. The city is sometimes referred to as "the Cultural Mecca of the South" and has attracted many artists. There are art galleries here, for example The Lyric - northern Mississippi's prime meeting place for live music, exhibitions and concerts. Oxford also has a golf course, parks and recreation areas.

Information from University of Mississippi

Restrictions

Closed programmes/ Closed departments/closed subject areas

Closed programmes/courses:
Masters of Business
School of Law (graduate-level, not the Legal Studies Department),
School of Medicine
School of Pharmacy
Education
Intelligence and Security Studies program
MBA courses

Limited access:
Some courses in the Business School (especially 100-level courses)
International Studies program (100 and 200 level courses)
Film Program
Education Program

Incoming exchange students need an undergraduate diploma in order to apply for graduate courses.

In cases where students are studying a Direct Master, International Office can write a letter stating that the student is now studying graduate-level courses.

Courses

Course levels:
101–199: Freshman
201–299: Sophomore
301–399: Junior
401–499: Senior
501–599: Graduate + upper-division
600–700: Graduate only

Course information:
Academics > Course Schedule > View courses for the PREVIOUS YEAR if the upcoming semester's schedule is not available. For example, if studying in Fall 2025, view courses for Fall 2024.

Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):

Undergraduate: 15 credits

Academic year

Autumn term: August–December
Spring term: January–May

Additional costs

As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.

All information on costs and fees can be found: Calendar and Costs

Some examples:

Meal plan: $2,298*
Mandatory UM Health Insurance**: $884 in Fall and $1,230 in Spring
Mandatory Tuberculosis Testing: $202
International Study Fee: $100
Application fee: $75

* This estimate is for our unlimited option. There are other, smaller meal plan options at a lower price.
** The students home university can apply for a waiver, please contact International Office at Umeå University for more information.

Accommodation

For on-campus housing, students will apply through the student portal. Students will be notified of the housing application after they have been admitted. Students applying for off-campus housing will make their own arrangements. $100 application fee.

More infomation

Student support

Study with disabilities (umu.se)

Study with disabilities (OleMiss)

Additional information

Incoming students

Student grants and loans for studies outside of Sweden

You may be entitled to student grants and loans from CSN when studying abroad.

As the cost of living and accommodation may be higher abroad, you can apply for an extra loan known as an additional loan for studies abroad.

You can also apply for an additional loan to cover additional costs, i.e. travel and insurance costs.

Latest update: 2024-10-15