Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public engineering-focused university in Rolla, Missouri. It is best known for mining, petroleum, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, and for strong graduate salaries relative to its low tuition. Choose it for a focused engineering degree at one of the best values among US public universities.
Rolla, United States
Official website: mst.edu
#527
Top 100 graduate engineering school in the US (U.S. News)
Among the best return on investment of US public universities (PayScale)
1870 — one of the first technological universities west of the Mississippi
$22,000 – $33,000
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 mst.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Science and Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Engineering-focused — around three-quarters of students study engineering or computing.
Experimental Mine and nuclear reactor on campus for hands-on training.
Strong return on investment — low tuition and high engineering starting salaries.
Rolla — a small town in the Ozarks, halfway between St. Louis and Springfield.
Graduates join Boeing, Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, Ameren, Caterpillar and Midwest engineering firms.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 70,000-80,000.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Around 90% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The compact 280-acre campus sits in the middle of Rolla, with engineering buildings, residence halls and the student centre within a ten-minute walk of each other.
Rolla is a small town of about 20,000 people in the Ozark hills with very low rent, lakes and trails nearby and St. Louis about 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Missouri S&T
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; applications stay open into summer. Graduate deadlines are set by each department, with most engineering master's closing around 1 May for fall and 1 October for spring.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August) or spring (January). Most engineering, computer science and engineering management master's programmes admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Affairs 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, mechanical engineering, engineering management and information science attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree in a related field with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the priority date, and some reduce fees toward the in-state rate. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common across the engineering departments.