Stafford is a small city in Fort Bend County, just off the south-west edge of Houston, and North American University's campus is here. It's a small private university that opened in 2007, teaching computer science, business and education at bachelor's and master's level. Classes are small and fees are modest for a private school. Houston's energy firms and the Texas Medical Center are within a short drive.
Stafford, Texas, United States
Official website: na.edu
2007
Private non-profit university
Stafford, south-west Houston
$13,000 – $18,000
International students, before scholarships, approximate
$12,000 – $15,000
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 na.edu before you apply.
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MEd Educational Leadership
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Small classes and modest private-university fees.
Computer science at bachelor's and master's level.
A Houston-area location with a large job market.
Graduates work in IT, business and teaching roles across the Houston area.
Education graduates can pursue Texas teacher certification.
STEM graduates may qualify for extended OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Stafford sits along the I-69 corridor in south-west Houston, surrounded by suburbs, shopping centres and some of the region's most international neighbourhoods.
A car helps, as public transport is thin. Rent is lower than central Houston, and summers are long and humid.
Form I-20 issued by North American 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
North American University admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply at least three months before term to allow for the I-20 and visa interview.
Students start in August for fall or January for spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, North American 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, business administration and educational leadership are the main programmes. Undergraduates need school transcripts and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70; master's applicants need a bachelor's degree and a higher English score.
The university offers merit scholarships that reduce tuition for many students. Ask admissions which ones international students qualify for.
