Montclair State University

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   The short answer

   Montclair State University is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, and it suits students who want a large choice of undergraduate and graduate study in a research-active setting. It is a practical option for international applicants who want a broad programme range rather than a narrowly specialized school.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor’s and master’s level, with more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations. Examples include Advertising and Public Relations, Anthropology, Architecture, Art Education, Art History, Asian Studies Program, Atmospheric Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Black Studies Department, and Branding + Integrated Communications.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process for the degree level they want, then check the programme page for entry requirements, deadlines, and any country-specific document rules. The university website should be checked for current instructions on transcripts, English language evidence if required, and whether the intended programme has extra requirements.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending in New Jersey, so check the university website and plan a separate budget for those.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website for the programme you want. Before applying, settle tuition, visa documents, housing, health insurance, and whether your chosen programme has extra admissions steps or deadlines.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Montclair State stands out as a public research university with a large enrolment and a wide subject range at bachelor’s and master’s level. That makes it more suitable for applicants who want breadth and size than for those looking for a small, highly specialized institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.