JMU study abroad programs

james Madison University's emphasis on the importance of international education has resulted in three rankings in the annual Open Doors report.MU ranked second in the country for masters level institutions for mid length programs, third for short term programs and 16th for long term programs, according to the school's Web site.

The Institute of International Education compiled the report, which measured study abroad in 2007-08. For reporting purposes, mid length programs are semester-long international education programs, while long term programs are a year of study abroad.