Baylor University is a private Christian research university in Waco, Texas, and the oldest continuously operating university in the state. It is best known for business, engineering, health sciences, law and the sciences, with a strong campus community and merit aid. Choose it for a values-based education at a top-100 US university in a low-cost Texas city.
Waco, United States
Official website: baylor.edu
#1001
Top 100 (U.S. News)
R1 — very high research activity
1845 — the oldest continuously operating university in Texas
$40,000 – $60,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes, before scholarships
$14,000 – $18,000
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 baylor.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics (Hankamer)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Systems (Hankamer)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Hankamer School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
21 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BBA Finance (Hankamer)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Hankamer School of Business — AACSB-accredited, top-ranked for entrepreneurship.
Christian university — chapel attendance and a faith-based community are part of campus life.
McLane Stadium on the Brazos River, opened in 2014.
Waco — a small Texas city between Dallas and Austin, known for the Magnolia Market.
Graduates join Deloitte, EY, JPMorgan, Texas Instruments and Dallas's and Austin's finance and tech firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Hankamer business graduates report placement rates above 90% within six months.
Health science graduates move into medical, dental and physical therapy programmes across Texas.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 1,000-acre campus sits beside the Brazos River in Waco, with Georgian brick buildings around Founders Mall, the business school and residence halls nearby and the stadium across the river.
Waco is a city of about 140,000 people with very low rent, a warm climate and Dallas and Austin each about 90 minutes away by car.
Form I-20 issued by Baylor
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
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Decision closes 1 November 2026, Early Action closes 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision closes 1 February 2027. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most Hankamer business master's closing between January and April.
Undergraduates start in the fall (August). Computer science and engineering master's programmes also admit for spring (January), while Hankamer's business analytics, information systems and MBA programmes are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Center for Global Engagement 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 book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, business analytics, information systems, the Hankamer MBA and electrical and computer engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is selective, with an acceptance rate around 45%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 25,000 a year when they apply by the Early Action deadline, though need-based aid for them is limited. Hankamer and the engineering school offer partial merit scholarships to master's applicants.
