Michigan State University is one of the largest universities in the United States. The Scientist ranks MSU as a national top ten "best place to work" for scientists in academia, based primarily on the overall research activity and quality of life. With over 40,000 students, the campus supports a significant international population of faculty, students, and support staff. MSU is a giant arboretum whose beauty can be enjoyed year round. It is one of the largest campuses in the United States, with a wealth of walking and cycling trails, museums, libraries, and cultural centers. The University offers a rich cultural life of symposia, concerts, theater, visual arts, and sports.

Michigan State University is a firm believer in cultural diversity. It has an exceptionally large body of international students and faculty. This helps facilitate a learning environment where students have an opportunity to gain multicultural experience both in and out of the classroom. MSU is also highly involved in the study aboard program. MSU participates with multiple universities in over 28 countries worldwide to exchange college students. This helps students gain a worldly perspective and open more doors to them in the future.

Michigan State University's large campus is always full of life and excitement. MSU houses a football field, ice-hockey arena and basketball court. When not in use for sports these stadiums transform into concert halls, Ice-skating pageants and other entertainment venues. Also MSU is home to the Wharton Center. This is a theater house which holds smaller concerts, stand-up comedians, plays, and musicals. Finally, MSU has a rich cultural wealth in its museums which hold rotating prints of various artists from various periods.