Montana State University Billings has been an integral part of the Billings community and a student-centered learning environment since its early days as Eastern Montana College. Established in 1927, the university continues to care for a longstanding tradition of educational access, teaching excellence, civic engagement and community enhancement in an urban setting. In the classroom and in the community, students receive a well-rounded unique education and training for Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees for careers through the University’s six colleges — arts and sciences, business, allied health professions, education, technology and professional studies and lifelong learning. MSU-Billings also offers post-master's (nondegree) supervisor endorsement programs.

International Studies
Montana State University-Billings presents exciting opportunities for both international students to study at MSU Billings, and for Montana students to study abroad. Studying in a different country is a life-changing experience, which enhances your job marketability and your world view.

Students Organization
- The Associated Students of Montana State University Billings the student government. This organization is run by and for students, taking in concerns, advocating student issues and rights, and allocating funds.
- Student Activities Board organizers of activities from comedians to current movies.
- Campus Ministries include various denominations from Baha’i to non-denominational and Catholic.
- Jacket Student Ambassadors - a student leadership organization on campus.

Safety
The Montana State University Billings Police Department has seven sworn police officers who are certified by the State of Montana. The department handles police and criminal matters on University property and provides other public safety services. The Department of Student Affairs and Department of Facility Services help ensure a safe learning environment through secure entrance to residence halls, emergency phones and fire sprinkler-equipped residence classrooms and residence halls.