Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a public university in the Texas A&M University System, on an island campus in Corpus Christi Bay on the Gulf Coast. It is best known for marine science, unmanned aircraft research, nursing, business, computer science and engineering, with low tuition and a coastal setting. Choose it for an affordable Texas degree with strong coastal and drone research.
Corpus Christi, United States
Official website: tamucc.edu
R2 — high research activity
A leading centre for Gulf of Mexico research
Lone Star UAS Center, an FAA-designated test site
Around 10,000 students
$18,000 – $23,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$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 tamucc.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Marine Biology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Island campus — Ward Island, surrounded by Corpus Christi Bay and the Oso Bay.
Harte Research Institute — Gulf of Mexico science and policy research.
Lone Star UAS Center — drone research and testing.
Low tuition within the Texas A&M University System.
Graduates join the Port of Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn Health, H-E-B and the region's energy and petrochemical firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Marine science alumni work for NOAA, Texas Parks and Wildlife and environmental consultancies.
Nursing graduates enter hospitals across south Texas.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 240-acre campus sits on Ward Island in Corpus Christi Bay, with the library, University Center, science buildings and residence halls close together and water on every side.
Corpus Christi is a coastal city of about 320,000 with beaches, fishing, a warm climate and very low rent. San Antonio is two and a half hours away.
Form I-20 issued by TAMU-CC
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, and international applicants should apply by 1 May 2027 for fall and 1 October 2026 for spring. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most computing and business master's closing between 1 March and 1 June for fall.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer. Computer science, data science, the MBA and mechanical engineering master's admit for both fall and spring, while marine biology is fall only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Office of International Education 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, data science, the MBA, marine biology and mechanical engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, with the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates can apply for competitive merit scholarships, and in Texas an award of USD 1,000 or more can also qualify a student for the lower in-state tuition rate. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships.
