Chartered in 1858, Baker University is the oldest university in Kansas. The main campus is in Baldwin City, a small town south of Lawrence, and its School of Nursing is in Topeka, beside Stormont Vail Hospital. Baker is a small private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Classes are small.
Baldwin City, Kansas, United States
Official website: bakeru.edu
1858
Private United Methodist university
Baldwin City, Kansas
School of Nursing, Topeka
$33,000 – $36,000
International students, undergraduate, before scholarships
$10,000 – $13,000
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 bakeru.edu before you apply.
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BBA Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
The oldest university in Kansas.
A nursing school beside a Topeka hospital.
Small classes on a quiet small-town campus.
Nursing graduates work at Stormont Vail and hospitals across Kansas.
Graduates find jobs in Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka.
Bachelor's graduates can usually work 12 months in the US on OPT.
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Postgrad
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Postgrad
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Baldwin City is a small town with brick streets and a Maple Leaf Festival each October. Lawrence, home of the University of Kansas, is about 20 minutes north.
Living costs are low. Kansas City and its international airport are around an hour away by car.
Form I-20 issued by Baker 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
Baker reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply several months before the semester to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Undergraduates start in August or January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Baker University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Nursing, business, biology and psychology are popular. Admission is based on school grades, with about IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 71 for non-native English speakers and higher for nursing.
Baker gives merit scholarships to most first-year students, including international applicants. Awards are based on academic record.
