The University of Tulsa is a small private research university in Oklahoma's second city. It is best known for petroleum engineering, cyber security, computer science, business, law and its low student-to-faculty ratio, with one of the largest endowments per student of any US university. Choose it for a well-funded, small-class degree with strong energy and cyber industry links.
Tulsa, United States
Official website: utulsa.edu
#1001
Top 10 in the US (U.S. News)
NSA Center of Academic Excellence in cyber operations, research and defence
9:1
$30,000 – $50,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes, before scholarships
$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 utulsa.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Petroleum Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Collins College of Business)
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
BS Petroleum Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Petroleum engineering — a top-10 US programme with its own drilling research facility.
Cyber security — an NSA-designated programme that feeds federal agencies.
Small classes — around 3,500 students and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Gilcrease Museum — a major collection of American art managed by the university.
Graduates join Williams, ONEOK, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, the NSA and Tulsa's energy and aerospace firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Petroleum engineering graduates report some of the highest starting salaries of any US major.
Cyber security alumni move into federal agencies and defence contractors.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 230-acre campus sits in midtown Tulsa, with Collegiate Gothic buildings around Dietler Commons, the engineering and business buildings nearby and residence halls and apartments within a ten-minute walk.
Tulsa is a city of about 415,000 people with very low rent, Art Deco architecture, a strong live music scene and the Gathering Place riverfront park. Dallas is four hours away.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Tulsa
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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with an Early Action deadline of 1 November 2026 and a 15 January 2027 priority date for fall 2027 scholarships; applications stay open into summer. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering and computing master's closing between 1 February and 1 June.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August) or spring (January). Most master's programmes, including computer science, cyber security, petroleum engineering, the MBA and mechanical engineering, admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Center for Global Engagement 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, cyber security, petroleum engineering, the MBA and mechanical engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is selective, with an acceptance rate around 60%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 25,000 a year when they apply, and Tulsa's large endowment funds generous aid. Master's applicants with strong records receive partial tuition scholarships, and research assistantships are common in engineering and cyber security.
