Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university in Manhattan, Kansas. It is best known for agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, architecture and food science, with the US National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility next to campus. Choose it for an agriculture or engineering degree at low cost in a classic college town.
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Official website: k-state.edu
#801
Top 50 in the world (QS by Subject)
The US government's newest animal-disease research lab, next to campus
R1 — very high research activity
$22,000 – $28,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$12,000 – $16,000
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 k-state.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Food Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
One of the first land-grant universities in the US, founded in 1863.
Food science and grain science — the only grain science department in the US.
College of Veterinary Medicine — a large teaching hospital on campus.
Manhattan, Kansas — a friendly college town in the Flint Hills.
Graduates join Cargill, Garmin, Koch Industries, John Deere and Kansas City's engineering and food firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 65,000-75,000.
Agriculture and food science alumni work for agri-business, food manufacturers and research agencies.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 660-acre limestone campus sits beside the town's Aggieville district, with the student union at its centre, the engineering complex to the north and the vet college on the edge.
Manhattan is a small college town of about 55,000 people in the Flint Hills with low rent and a big campus community. Kansas City is two hours away.
Form I-20 issued by Kansas State
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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 1 December 2026 priority date for fall 2027 that gives the best chance at scholarships; international applicants should apply by May to leave time for the visa. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering and computer science master's closing between January and April.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (June). Most master's programmes, including computer science, engineering, data analytics, the MBA and food science, admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services 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, electrical engineering, data analytics, the MBA and food science attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the priority date; need-based aid is not available. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in agriculture, engineering and the sciences.
