The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university in central Nebraska, part of the University of Nebraska system. It is best known for business, education, computer science, health sciences and criminal justice, with small classes and some of the lowest costs in the US. Choose it for an affordable, safe small-city US degree.
Kearney, United States
Official website: unk.edu
Top 30 (U.S. News)
1905 in Kearney, Nebraska
Around 6,000 students
$12,000 – $16,000
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 unk.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Criminal Justice
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Very low tuition and living costs.
Small classes and personal support.
Sandhill crane migration on the Platte River each spring.
Graduates move into business, education and public service roles across the Midwest.
Computer science alumni join Omaha's and Lincoln's tech employers.
Many graduates continue to graduate study.
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The campus sits in Kearney with residence halls, the library and sports facilities close together.
Kearney is a small, safe city of about 34,000 with very low rent. Omaha and Lincoln are about two to three hours away.
Form I-20 issued by UNK
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
UNK reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
Most programmes, including the MBA, computer science and business administration, start in fall and spring.
You need an F-1 student visa. UNK 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 a visa interview.
The MBA, computer science, business administration and criminal justice are popular. Entry needs good grades and TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.0.
Yes. UNK offers international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
