What We Do
Montana State University: Advancing Global Engagement Through International Training and Education
Montana State University is committed to building meaningful global partnerships and driving positive change through high-impact international training and educational programs.
At the International Training and Development Division, we support global engagement, diplomacy, and mutual understanding by bringing diverse groups of participants to Bozeman and creating impactful engagement with MSU students, staff, faculty, and the local community.
We offer a diverse portfolio of short-term international training programs that deliver critical skills and knowledge while advancing the university’s mission of global excellence.
Our program areas include:
- Leadership development
- Technical and professional training
- Cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding
- Teacher training and practicum-based school experiences
- Higher education partnerships, research, and academic collaboration
Our impact extends well beyond the classroom. Participants gain real-world insights and hands-on experience that can be directly applied within their home communities and professional spheres.
These are not just educational programs; they are transformative journeys that promote leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and innovative problem-solving on a global scale.
These programs are not just educational, they are transformative! Pushing both our participants and MSU toward global leadership, greater understanding, and impactful innovations.
Our impact extends well beyond the classroom. Participants gain real-world insights and hands-on experience that can be directly applied within their home communities and professional spheres.
These are not just educational programs; they are transformative journeys that promote leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and innovative problem-solving on a global scale.
Why Choose MSU’s International Training and Professional Development Programs?
- Over 25 years of experience designing and delivering customized training programs in collaboration with leading global organizations
- A track record of over 90 successful programs, serving more than 1,880 participants (now alumni) from across the world
- A team of cross-cultural communication experts with extensive international experience, dedicated to supporting your success in today's interconnected world
Beyond academics, participants have the opportunity to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and are based in Bozeman, Montana, which is an ideal setting for personal growth and discovery.
Join us at Montana State University and unlock your full potential through a truly global experience.
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Success Without Borders: Celebrating our Alumni
Our alumni are true global leaders, making a difference in every corner of the world. From starting their own international organizations to leading major corporations, they embody the spirit of OIP and inspire us every day.
In this section, we highlight the latest news and achievements of our alumni, showcasing their incredible work and dedication to creating positive change in the world.
Montana State welcomes teachers from 20 countries as part of Fulbright program
Montana State International Programs’ collaboration with Bozeman Sunrise Rotary provides funding to international schools
Yui Nakama, Okinawa Global Leadership Program alumna, is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University under the Fulbright scholarship. Her research focuses on Space Safety, Security and Sustainability Policy, drawing upon her background in Economics and International Politics gained at the University of Tokyo, Japan
In January 2024, she started a new job as an assistant for the Summit for Space Sustainability at Secure World Foundation in D.C.
Yui is also a Global Fellow at European Space Policy Institute in Vienna, a Senior Consultant at Euroconsult, and a Space Business Specialist at Green Carbon Inc. in Tokyo.
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program ignited Wasim Abu Salem's passion for teaching Arabic programming to Arab children in Israel, leading to the creation of Loop, which has now impacted over 15,000 students and incubated start-ups. Now, he's meeting with global dignitaries and inspiring a new generation of MEPI students.
Mohamed Dhaouafi is the founder of CURE, a startup that develops affordable 3D printed prosthetic hands for amputees. CURE was recently recognized by Wamda as one of four startups reshaping Maghreb healthcare.
How can the EU and NATO support civil society organizations across the Middle East and North Africa? Anas Talalqa joins Friends of Europe to discuss the inclusion of civil society organizations in the policy-making process.
Wasim Abu Salem, 26, delivered a speech on why traditional education limits our minds at the One Young World Summit in February. Wasim participated in the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program at MSU in 2015.
Makiko Diehl of MSU's Office of International Programs, who was in her native Kumamoto when one of two devastating earthquakes hit this month, led a local fundraising effort.
Janelle Rasmussen, director of international professional development and training programs within MSU’s Office of International Programs, is one of three NAFSA U.N. representatives and co-leader of U.N. Member Interest Group.