Clarksville is on the Cumberland River, about 45 minutes north-west of Nashville, and Austin Peay State University is right in its downtown. The public university opened in 1927 and is named after a former Tennessee governor. It serves a large military community from nearby Fort Campbell. Computer science, nursing, business and the arts are among its busiest areas, and tuition is low.
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Official website: apsu.edu
1927
Public university in Tennessee
Downtown Clarksville, near Fort Campbell
$14,000 – $22,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
$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 apsu.edu before you apply.
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MS Computer Science and Quantitative Methods
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BBA
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Low tuition for a public US university.
A downtown campus in a growing city.
Strong support for military-connected students.
Computer science graduates find software roles in the Nashville area.
Nursing graduates join hospitals in Clarksville and Nashville.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits on the edge of downtown Clarksville, with residence halls, a student centre and sports facilities within a few blocks.
Clarksville is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities and fairly cheap to live in. Nashville's music, jobs and airport are under an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by Austin Peay State 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
Austin Peay admits on a rolling basis. International students should apply by June for fall and October for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring. Nursing usually admits once a year.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Austin Peay State University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, the computer science and quantitative methods master's, nursing and business are popular. Undergraduates need secondary results and IELTS 6.0. The master's needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Austin Peay offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates. Check the international admissions page for current amounts.
