Horse farms surround the town of Midway, in Kentucky's Bluegrass region between Lexington and Frankfort, and the university's equine programmes make full use of them. Midway began in 1847 as a school for orphaned girls and admitted men to all programmes in 2016. Today it's a small private university teaching equine studies, nursing, business and health sciences.
Midway, Kentucky, United States
Official website: midway.edu
1847
Private university, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) heritage
Bluegrass horse country
Equine studies
$25,000 – $28,000
International students, undergraduate tuition before scholarships
$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 midway.edu before you apply.
BS Equine Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Health Care Administration
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
Equine studies with horses and barns on campus.
Small classes and a close campus community.
Easy access to Lexington's horse industry.
Equine graduates work at thoroughbred farms, sales companies and equine businesses around Lexington.
Nursing graduates join hospitals across central Kentucky.
Business graduates find roles in Lexington and Louisville.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Midway is a tiny railroad town, with shops and restaurants lined up along the old tracks on Main Street.
Lexington, with Keeneland race course and the Kentucky Horse Park, is about 20 minutes away. Living costs are low, but you will want a car.
Form I-20 issued by Midway 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
Midway reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by spring for fall to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
Students can start in August or January.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Midway University 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.
Equine management, nursing, business and health care administration are popular. Entry is based on high school grades, with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 71 for international students.
Midway gives merit scholarships to most undergraduates, including international students, and some equine awards.
