Warrensburg is a small college town about an hour south-east of Kansas City, and the University of Central Missouri takes up a good part of it. Its graduate programmes in computer science, cybersecurity and IT draw large numbers of international students, many from India. UCM also runs an aviation programme from its own airport. Living costs are low.
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Official website: ucmo.edu
Public university in Missouri
1871
Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport, university-owned
$14,000 – $20,000
International students, graduate and undergraduate
$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 ucmo.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Big Data Analytics and Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Aviation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Large STEM master's programmes in computer science and cybersecurity.
Flight training from a university-owned airport.
Low living costs in a small Missouri town.
Computer science and IT graduates take jobs across the US, often starting through OPT.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Aviation graduates move into regional and commercial airline pathways.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Campus is a few blocks from Warrensburg's old downtown, with residence halls, the Mules' football stadium and a student recreation centre.
Rent and food are cheap by US standards. Amtrak's Missouri River Runner stops in town, linking Warrensburg with Kansas City and St. Louis.
Form I-20 issued by University of Central Missouri
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
UCM reviews applications on a rolling basis. Graduate applicants should aim for June for fall and October for spring, so the I-20 and visa interview can be arranged in time.
Programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January), with a smaller summer start for some graduate courses.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of Central Missouri 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, cybersecurity, big data analytics, the MBA and aviation are the most popular. Graduate entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79.
UCM offers international scholarships for new students based on academic results, usually a fixed amount per year. Graduate assistantships exist but are limited and competitive.
