Northwest Missouri State University is a public university in Maryville, a small town in north-west Missouri about 90 minutes from Kansas City. It has one of the larger groups of Indian graduate students in the Midwest, mostly in computer science, data science and IT management. Tuition is low, and the campus is a designated state arboretum.
Maryville, Missouri, United States
Official website: nwmissouri.edu
Public university in Missouri
The official Missouri State Arboretum
1905
$12,000 – $16,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
$10,000 – $13,000
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 nwmissouri.edu before you apply.
MS Applied Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Very low tuition for a US master's.
A large community of Indian graduate students.
A campus that doubles as the state arboretum.
Graduates move into IT and data roles across the US.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Kansas City's employers are 90 minutes away.
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Postgrad
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The campus is a leafy site in the small town of Maryville, with residence halls and a new student union.
Maryville is quiet and very affordable. Kansas City is about 90 minutes south.
Form I-20 issued by Northwest Missouri 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
Northwest reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by June for fall or October for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Northwest Missouri State University 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.
Applied computer science, data analytics, information systems and computer science are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
Northwest offers international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check the financial aid page.
