The University of Dayton is a private Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio, run in the Marianist tradition. It is best known for engineering, business, education, law and its large research institute with US Air Force contracts, along with a close-knit residential campus. Choose it for a well-funded private engineering or business degree with merit aid.
Dayton, United States
Official website: udayton.edu
Top 150 (U.S. News)
UDRI — one of the largest university research institutes in the US for sponsored engineering research
1850 by the Society of Mary
Around 11,000 students
$26,000 – $50,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes, before scholarships
$14,000 – $17,000
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 udayton.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 Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
UDRI — sponsored research with the US Air Force Research Laboratory at nearby Wright-Patterson.
School of Engineering — strong in mechanical, aerospace and electro-optics.
Community — known for its residential neighbourhood of student houses near campus.
Flyers basketball — one of the best-attended college basketball programmes.
Graduates join GE Aerospace, Honda, Emerson, Reynolds and Reynolds and US Air Force research contractors.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Around 95% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Business graduates move into finance and supply chain roles across Ohio.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The campus sits on a hill south of downtown Dayton, with the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at its centre and student neighbourhoods of houses a short walk away.
Dayton is the birthplace of aviation, home of the Wright brothers and the National Museum of the US Air Force, with low rent. Cincinnati and Columbus are each about an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Dayton
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, Early Action closes 1 December 2026 and Regular Decision closes 1 February 2027. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering and business master's reviewing applications on a rolling basis until about three months before the start.
Undergraduates start in the fall (August). Computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and the MBA admit for fall and spring (January), while business analytics is fall only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Center for International Programs 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, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, the MBA and business analytics attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5; the GRE is optional for most programmes.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships that can cover a large share of tuition. Graduate students can apply for research and teaching assistantships, which are common in engineering. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
