The University of Kansas

General Information

  • State: Kansas
  • City: Lawrence
  • Size of Student Body: 40,000
  • Housing Available on Campus: yes
    More Information: University Website
  • Monthly Maintenance Rate: $3,075
  • Degree Options: Non-degree, Master's degree

Tuition & Fees

Number and Amount of Tuition Waivers for Fulbright Germany Grantees

  • Varies depending on availability. Applicants should apply early in order to ensure best consideration. Full waiver for duration of Fulbright grant, nearly all disciplines excluding Law and KU Medical Center programs.

Average Costs for Food and Housing, Books and Supplies per term (four months)

  • ~$6,150 per semester

Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) accepted

  • No

Cost for Health Insurance per term (four months)

  • $1,180 per semester

Teaching Assistantships available

  • Varies by department; competitive application process

Student/Faculty Ratio

  • 17:1

Degree Options/Length of Program

  • Most KU Master's programs are two years, but there are a few that take only one year

Required Standarized Tests

  • Varies depending on program; GRE or GMAT may be required in addition to demonstrating English proficiency.

Start Date of International Orientation

  • Early-August

Fall Term Dates

Extracurricular Activities

Campus Facilities (e.g. libraries, sports facilities, study rooms)

  • Athletics and recreation facilities
  • six libraries
  • study rooms that can be reserved by students available across campus buildings
  • libraries
  • and Unions

Cultural Activities (e.g. art galleries, theaters, music events, historical and tourist attractions)

  • Spencer Art Museum, Biodiversity Institute
  • athletic events
  • music and theater performances
  • cultural programming
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Fields of Study

Social & Political Sciences
  • Public Affairs and Administration
  • Social Welfare
Economy & Management
  • Business
Psychology & Education
  • Education and Human Sciences
Engineering Sciences & Technology
  • Engineering
Design, Art & Media
  • Architecture
  • Journalism and Mass Communications
  • Music
Health & Medical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
Interdisciplinary & Other Fields
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences