Anderson University is a private Christian university in Anderson, South Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is best known for business, nursing, education, art and design, and criminal justice, with small classes and fast recent growth. Choose it for a values-based private degree in the American South.
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Official website: andersonuniversity.edu
1911 in Anderson, South Carolina
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Around 4,000 students
$18,000 – $34,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on andersonuniversity.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BFA Graphic Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
Christian community with small classes.
South Carolina School of the Arts on campus.
Location near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Greenville.
Graduates join BMW, Michelin, Prisma Health and Upstate South Carolina employers.
Nursing graduates enter hospitals across the Carolinas.
Design alumni work in agencies and studios in Greenville and Charlotte.
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Postgrad
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The campus sits in the town of Anderson with historic and new buildings, residence halls and sports facilities close together.
Anderson is a small city with low rent, lakes nearby and Greenville about 40 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Anderson University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Anderson reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
The MBA and business administration start in fall and spring. Nursing and design start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. The university issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
The MBA, business administration, nursing and graphic design are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Anderson offers merit scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
