Kennesaw State is one of the largest universities in Georgia, with two campuses north-west of Atlanta: Kennesaw and Marietta. The Marietta campus came with the 2015 merger with Southern Polytechnic, and it's where engineering and computing are taught. International graduate students mostly study computer science, IT, data science and business. Fees are low for a school of its size.
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Official website: kennesaw.edu
Public research university in Georgia
Kennesaw and Marietta
Combined with Southern Polytechnic State University in 2015
$20,000 – $30,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$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 kennesaw.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science and Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Software Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Engineering and computing on the Marietta campus.
Low public tuition close to Atlanta.
A very large student body across two campuses.
Graduates join Atlanta's tech, logistics, finance and healthcare employers.
STEM master's graduates can apply for OPT and the STEM extension.
Companies such as Delta and Home Depot are headquartered in metro Atlanta.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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The Kennesaw campus is suburban and busy, with residence halls, a football stadium and a free shuttle to Marietta. Kennesaw Mountain battlefield park has trails close by.
Atlanta is about 25 miles south-east. A car makes life much easier, as public transport is limited.
Form I-20 issued by Kennesaw State 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
KSU reviews international applications on a rolling basis with published cut-off dates. Apply by spring for fall or by early autumn for spring so the I-20 can be issued.
Most programmes start in fall and spring. Some graduate courses also admit in summer.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Kennesaw State 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.
Computer science, IT, data science, software engineering and the MBA are popular. Graduate entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; some programmes ask for the GRE.
KSU has limited scholarships for international students. Graduate assistantships, which can include tuition waivers, are offered by some departments.
