The University of Nebraska Omaha is a public research university in Nebraska's largest city. It is best known for information technology, cybersecurity, business, aviation, criminology and public administration, with the College of Information Science and Technology among its strengths. Choose it for an affordable IT or business degree in a stable, low-cost city.
Omaha, United States
Official website: unomaha.edu
R2 — high research activity
NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence
Around 15,000 students
$18,000 – $24,000
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 unomaha.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 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
BS Aviation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
College of Information Science and Technology — a dedicated IT college.
Cybersecurity close to US Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base.
Omaha — home to Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific and Mutual of Omaha.
Graduates join Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, First National Bank and Offutt's defence contractors.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
IT alumni move into software and data roles across the Midwest.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The Dodge campus sits in midtown Omaha with residence halls, the library and the Peter Kiewit Institute for IT and engineering nearby.
Omaha is a city of about 480,000 with very low rent, a revived Old Market district and a strong corporate job market.
Form I-20 issued by UNO
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
UNO reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring. Some graduate programmes set earlier deadlines.
Computer science, IT, cybersecurity, the MBA and aviation admit for fall and spring.
You need an F-1 student visa. UNO 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.
Computer science, IT, cybersecurity, the MBA and aviation are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
Yes. UNO offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates and assistantships for graduate students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
