International Students

Companies that Hire International Students

• • U.S. Internships of International Students 2023-2024
  • Full-Time U.S. Jobs of International Students Graduating 2023-2024
  • Where MSU International Graduates Work: Employer, Job Title, Country
  • Job Board: U.S. Companies that Hire International Students (H1-B Search)

Global Job Search

• Global job search tool GoinGlobal offers country-specific job boards and resources
• See the top companies where international MSU alumni work in their home countries
• Connect with MSU alumni clubs in your home country
• Research companies with locations in your home country and the U.S.
• Join MSU student groups affiliated with the country where you wish to work

Success Strategies

• International Student Career Planner – Year by Year
• On-Campus Jobs and Internships:  MSU hires more than 17,000 students each year for part-time jobs and internships on-campus.  Finding work on campus is easier for international students than it is to find work off-campus, due to visa regulations.

Finding Work in the U.S.

Immigration law makes it challenging for international students to obtain full-time work in the U.S. after graduation.  Many U.S. based organizations value the diversity that international students bring to their organizations, however due to immigration law, organizations have difficulty employing international students.

• International Student Employment Guide
• Learn more about job search basics in the U.S. for international students
• How to Talk to U.S. Employers about Internships (CPT)
• How to Talk to U.S. Employers about Post-Graduation Work (OPT)

Know your Work Authorization Options

F-1 or J-1 students (unless prohibited by J-1 sponsor) are eligible to work on-campus for 20 hours a week during the school year and full-time during vacation periods.  Work that exceeds 20 hours per week on-campus or any work off-campus must be authorized by OISS.

• Review work authorization options for international students.