The De La Salle Christian Brothers opened this school in Memphis in 1871, and it is still a small Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition. The campus is on East Parkway in Midtown. Engineering is the best-known part of CBU, alongside business, the sciences and a physician assistant programme. Classes are small, and professors teach them rather than graduate assistants.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Official website: cbu.edu
1871
Private Catholic (Lasallian) university
Midtown Memphis
$36,000 – $40,000
International students, before scholarships
$12,000 – $15,000
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 cbu.edu before you apply.
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Chemical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Engineering taught in small classes by faculty.
A Lasallian Catholic campus that admits students of all faiths.
A central Midtown location close to Memphis employers.
Engineers join firms such as FedEx, utilities and manufacturers around Memphis.
Science graduates often move into medicine, pharmacy or research at places like St. Jude.
Business graduates find roles with Memphis companies including AutoZone and FedEx.
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Rolling
Postgrad
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Postgrad
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Memphis is a Mississippi River city built on music and freight. FedEx runs its global air hub at the airport, and Beale Street and Overton Park are short drives from campus.
Living costs are low for a US city. Many students share apartments in Midtown, and a car helps, as buses are limited.
Form I-20 issued by Christian Brothers 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
CBU reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by June for fall and by October for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January). A few graduate courses also take summer starters.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Christian Brothers 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.
Mechanical and chemical engineering, computer science, the MBA and engineering management draw many international students. Undergraduates need good school grades and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79. Graduate programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree.
Yes. CBU gives merit scholarships to most undergraduates, and international students are considered automatically when they apply. Graduate awards are more limited.
