Fox Valley Technical College is a public technical college in Appleton, in north-east Wisconsin's Fox River valley. It trains people for skilled jobs in manufacturing, aviation, IT, health and public safety, with a large aviation centre at Appleton International Airport. Most programmes lead to associate degrees or technical diplomas that go straight into work.
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: fvtc.edu
Public technical college in Wisconsin
S.J. Spanbauer Center at Appleton International Airport
Appleton, Fox Valley region
$9,000 – $14,000
International students, associate and technical diploma programmes; flight fees extra
$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 fvtc.edu before you apply.
Associate in IT Software Developer
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Aeronautics Pilot Training
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Electrical Engineering Technology
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Supply Chain Management
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Pilot and aircraft maintenance training at the airport.
Labs built with local manufacturers.
Low tuition for practical, job-ready degrees.
Graduates join paper, printing and machinery manufacturers in the Fox Valley.
Aviation graduates move into regional airline and maintenance roles.
Associate graduates can transfer credits to some Wisconsin universities.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The main campus is on Appleton's south side, with modern labs, and the aviation centre is by the airport.
Appleton is a small, safe city with low rent and cold winters. Green Bay is 30 minutes away, Milwaukee about two hours.
Form I-20 issued by Fox Valley Technical College
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
Fox Valley reviews international applications on a rolling basis. Apply about four months before the semester.
Most programmes start in August and January; pilot training starts in August.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Fox Valley Technical College after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Software development, pilot training, electrical engineering technology and supply chain management are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
The college foundation has scholarships, some open to international students. Ask the international office.
