Curtis has fewer than a thousand people, and the college is its biggest presence. NCTA is a two-year college of the University of Nebraska, set in the ranch and farm country of south-west Nebraska. It teaches agronomy, animal science, agribusiness and veterinary technology, with livestock and crop land right on campus. Many students come from farm families and go straight back to work the land.
Curtis, Nebraska, United States
Official website: ncta.unl.edu
Two-year college of the University of Nebraska
Curtis, south-west Nebraska
Agriculture and veterinary technology
$9,000 – $13,000
Non-resident students, two semesters, approximate
$8,000 – $11,000
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 ncta.unl.edu before you apply.
AAS Agribusiness Management
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
AAS Agronomy
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
AAS Animal Science
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
AAS Veterinary Technology
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Hands-on training with the college's own livestock and cropland.
A veterinary technology programme with on-site animal care.
Small classes in a rural town.
Graduates manage farms and ranches or join agribusiness, feed and seed companies.
Vet tech graduates work in large-animal and small-animal clinics.
Some transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to finish a bachelor's.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
Curtis sits in the Medicine Creek valley, with wheat fields, pasture and cattle on every side. The campus has residence halls and a rodeo team.
Life is quiet and costs are low. North Platte, the nearest larger town, is about an hour's drive north.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
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
NCTA accepts applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by early summer for August and confirm with admissions that they can issue an I-20 for their programme.
Most students start in August. Some programmes allow a January start.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Agribusiness management, agronomy, animal science and veterinary technology are the main programmes. Entry needs a secondary school diploma and English test results. Some farm experience helps, especially for the livestock courses.
NCTA has foundation scholarships, many linked to agriculture groups and livestock judging. Ask admissions which ones are open to international students.
