The University of Kansas

General Information

  • State: Kansas
  • City: Lawrence
  • Size of Student Body: 28,447
  • 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

  • Full tuition for duration of Fulbright grant

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)

  • $2,831 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 Standardized 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

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 and Design
  • Journalism and Mass Communications
  • Music
Health & Medical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
Interdisciplinary & Other Fields
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences