The University of North Texas is a large public research university in Denton, 40 minutes north of Dallas and Fort Worth. It is best known for music, computer science, business, logistics, engineering and the arts, with one of the biggest music schools in the US and the Dallas-Fort Worth job market nearby. Choose it for a broad, affordable Texas degree next to one of America's fastest-growing metro areas.
Denton, United States
Official website: unt.edu
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R1 — very high research activity
One of the largest and most respected music schools in the US, known for jazz
Over 47,000 students — one of the largest universities in Texas
$20,000 – $25,000
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 unt.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, Jun
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (G. Brint Ryan College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
College of Music — the first jazz studies degree in the world and the One O'Clock Lab Band.
G. Brint Ryan College of Business — one of the largest business schools in Texas, strong in logistics.
Discovery Park — a research campus for engineering and information science.
Denton — a music-loving college town 40 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth.
Graduates join Toyota North America, American Airlines, AT&T, Texas Instruments and the Dallas-Fort Worth corporate base.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Logistics and supply chain alumni work at the DFW distribution hubs of Amazon, FedEx and UPS.
Computer science graduates report median starting salaries around USD 70,000-80,000.
Undergrad
15 Jun 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
15 Oct 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 900-acre main campus sits south of Denton's square, with the Union and Willis Library at its centre, the music complex nearby and Discovery Park's engineering labs a shuttle ride north.
Denton is a college town of about 150,000 people with a well-known live music scene, low rent and a warm climate. Dallas and Fort Worth are each about 40 minutes by car or the A-train and light rail.
Form I-20 issued by UNT
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
International undergraduate applications for fall 2027 close on 15 June 2027, with a 1 March priority date for scholarships; spring 2027 entry closes 15 October 2026. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most computing and business master's closing between 15 March and 15 June for fall.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (June). Most master's programmes, including computer science, data science, information science, the MBA and business analytics, admit for both fall and spring, with information science also taking summer entrants. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Affairs 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, data science, information science, 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, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades and class rank.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply by the priority date, and competitive awards of USD 1,000 or more also qualify students for the lower in-state tuition rate. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in computing and engineering.
