Texas A&M University is one of the largest public universities in the United States, based in College Station. It is best known for engineering, agriculture, business and veterinary medicine, and for a strong alumni network across Texas industry. Choose it for a top-tier public engineering degree with relatively low tuition.
College Station, United States
Official website: tamu.edu
#154
Top 20 (U.S. News)
Top 15 graduate engineering school in the US (U.S. News)
Over 75,000 — among the largest in the US
$25,000 – $45,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$14,000 – $18,000
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 tamu.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Petroleum Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MBA (Mays Business School)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
One of the largest engineering colleges in the US — over 25,000 engineering students.
Petroleum engineering ranked among the top 3 in the world.
Aggie Network — over 500,000 alumni known for hiring fellow graduates.
Kyle Field — a 100,000-seat stadium at the centre of campus traditions.
Graduates join ExxonMobil, Chevron, Lockheed Martin, Dell, Texas Instruments and Houston's energy sector.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 75,000-85,000.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Mays MBA graduates report median base salaries around USD 115,000.
Undergrad
1 Dec 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 5,200-acre campus is a small city in itself, with its own bus system, the Memorial Student Center at its heart and Kyle Field and the engineering complex on the east side.
College Station and its twin city Bryan exist largely around the university. Rent is low, Houston is 90 minutes away by car, and Austin about two hours.
Form I-20 issued by Texas A&M
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
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, applications close on 1 December 2026 through ApplyTexas or the Common App; there is no early round. Graduate deadlines vary by department, with most engineering and computer science master's programmes closing between 1 December and 15 January for fall.
Undergraduates start in the fall (late August). Many engineering and computer science master's programmes also admit for spring (January), while the Mays MBA and business master's are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services 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 attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, electrical engineering, petroleum engineering, business analytics and the Mays MBA attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80-100 or IELTS 6.5-7.0, and the GRE for many engineering programmes.
Yes, and one is unusually valuable: an international student who wins a competitive Texas A&M scholarship of at least USD 1,000 becomes eligible to pay in-state tuition, cutting fees by more than half. Graduate students can also seek assistantships. Check the scholarships office for current awards and deadlines.
