International Student Services

• How to Apply
• Requirements
• Application Checklist
• Cost of Attendance
• Academic Records
• Deadlines
• Transfer Credit
• English Requirement
• Readmission
• Scholarship Information
• Admitted Students
• How to Get Your I-20

How to Apply

International applicants may be admitted to the university if they have completed secondary education with a college preparatory curriculum, fulfilled the minimum grade point equivalency, provided required official academic records and required test scores, met the appropriate deadlines, and verified financial support for one academic year.

If you cannot decide upon a major, you may apply to the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Later you can choose a major or apply to another KU academic division or professional school.

First-year Applicants

You may enter the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), or the Schools of the Arts, Architecture, Design & Planning, Business, Engineering, Journalism & Mass Communications or Music.

Beyond the First Year

Before entering some programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Science, Schools of Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Social Welfare, you must take prerequisite courses. Many students begin their studies in the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and apply for transfer to these professional schools after completing prerequisites.

Admissions Requirements & Deadlines Chart

The requirements depend upon the program of study you choose, your level of education and the semester you plan to begin.

How much does it cost?

Applications

Submit the required admissions materials.

After admission, if you wish to live on campus, visit the Student Housing website to sign a contract.

Students may apply as degree seeking or in special cases as non-degree seeking using the same application form.

Prepare for Arrival

After you are admitted, the ISSS Office will mail you the necessary immigration document to get your visa and send materials to help you prepare for your travels to the US. You may also look at the pre-arrival information online.