The State of Montana

With a population of just over one million people, the state of Montana is known as the 鈥淟ast Best Place鈥�. Within driving distance to two of the most popular national parks in the U.S., Glacier and Yellowstone, millions of people from all over the world travel to Montana every year to experience the mountains, lakes and rivers that crisscross the state.

Montanans have a reputation for being warmhearted and friendly. As an international student studying in Montana, you will have a true American experience in an ideal English immersion environment, offering countless opportunities for exposure to the local community.

The City of Billings

Billings is the largest city in Montana and the trade, retail and distribution center for much of Montana, Northern Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 麻花影视 is located 1.5km from downtown Billings, walking distance to a plethora of shops, restaurants, cafes and theaters. As a student at 麻花影视, you will enjoy the advantages of living and studying in a growing city with ample opportunity for social and professional development. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Montana鈥檚 distinct four seasons and fill their days eating and socializing in the city or exploring the splendor of Montana鈥檚 nat颅ural environment.

Billings, Montana:

  • Population: 119,960
  • Average annual temperature: 8.91掳 C
  • Average rainfall: 34.69 cm

Notable attractions:

  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Red Lodge Mountain
  • Reef Indoor Waterpark
  • Dehler Baseball par
  • Centennial Ice Arena
  • Metra Park Arena

Things to do in Billings, Montana

In the Neighborhood:

Billings is a city on the move, quickly becoming one of the hottest destinations in the Rocky Mountain region. Here, you can enjoy professional sports competitions, over 2,736 bike trails, tax-free shopping, music concerts, dancing, or socializing at one of the many cafes and restaurants popping up in the downtown area.

A Little Farther Away:

If you enjoy nature and all the amazing things it has to offer, 麻花影视 is the ideal place for you. Just outside of the city you can enjoy hiking, backpacking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing and mountain biking in one of the most pristine natural environments in the world. Two of the United States鈥� most famous national parks, Yellowstone and Glacier are within driving distance from the 麻花影视 campus.

On Campus:

The 麻花影视 campus has tons of events and activities to keep you busy, including NCAA sports games, fitness at the recreation center, lectures by important public figures, concerts and plays, ping pong and pool, barbecues, fairs and social events.

MSU Billings Clubs & Organizations

International Student Clubs and Organizations

麻花影视 has numerous on-campus clubs and organizations in which exchange students can participate. The most popular club for international students is the MultiCultural Club. International Studies also has a strong support network for international students through its BFF program, which helps to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition to life in Billings, Montana.

MultiCultural Club

The MultiCultural Club celebrates diversity and culture on the 麻花影视 campus by managing various events and activities that aim to create cultural awareness and provide cross-cultural opportunities for students, staff/faculty, and the Billings community. Activities and events managed by the MultiCultural Club, include the annual International Food Fair, weekly Cultural Presentations, winter ski trips, summer hiking, excursions, paintball, and bowling, to name a few.

Billings Friendship Families (BFF)

The Billings Friendship Families program was designed to provide international students with the support and friendship of a local Billings family while simultaneously giving a local family the opportunity to learn about an international culture. Students are matched with a family based on common interests and hobbies. Billings Friendship Families participate by inviting students for home-cooked meals, weekend excursions, and holiday celebrations. The program is highly successful, enjoyed by students and families alike.

On-Campus Convenience

The 麻花影视 campus has everything you need for an active, happy, healthy lifestyle. Two buildings for student housing, Rimrock and Petro Hall, provide comfortable modern accommodations with plenty of activities nearby. A short walk from student housing is the university cafe, the student store, basketball courts, weight room, climbing wall, swimming pool, tennis and racquetball courts, a game room, and the library.

The campus is a park-like environment filled with trees, flowers, walking paths and a canal that runs through the south-end of campus. The university is surrounded by upper-middle class family homes in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Billings community.

The city of Billings experiences little-to-no crime; however, for added safety, the university has on-site security that patrols and safeguards the campus 24 hours a day and student housing can only be accessed using state-of-the-art handprint recognition technology.

More detailed information about housing and residential life can be found at:

msubillings.edu/reslife