Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, in south-east Kansas (not Pennsylvania). It's best known for its College of Technology, with automotive, engineering technology and construction programmes, plus business, nursing and education. Tuition is low and the town is small and friendly.
Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
Official website: pittstate.edu
Public university in Kansas
Kansas Technology Center, one of the largest of its kind
1903
$14,000 – $20,000
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 pittstate.edu before you apply.
MS Engineering Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Automotive Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
A huge technology centre for automotive and engineering programmes.
Low tuition.
A small, friendly town.
Graduates join automotive, manufacturing and construction firms in the Midwest.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Technology graduates are recruited by major carmakers.
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The campus has modern technology labs, residence halls and a football stadium.
Pittsburg is a small town with very low costs. Kansas City is about two hours north.
Form I-20 issued by Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by June for fall or October for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; automotive technology starts in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Pittsburg 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.
Engineering technology, the MBA, automotive technology and computer science are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0.
Pittsburg State offers international scholarships. Check the financial aid page.
