UW-Parkside sits on a stretch of woods and restored prairie between Kenosha and Racine, roughly halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. It opened in 1968 as part of the University of Wisconsin System. The student body is mostly commuters from south-east Wisconsin, with a smaller group of international students, many in computing and business. Classes are small for a public university.
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: uwp.edu
1968
Public university, Universities of Wisconsin
Woodland campus between Kenosha and Racine
$16,000 – $20,000
Nonresident tuition, undergraduate and graduate
$11,000 – $14,000
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 uwp.edu before you apply.
MS Computer and Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
A campus of woods and prairie with walking trails.
An hour from both Chicago and Milwaukee.
Small classes and plenty of contact with faculty.
Graduates work for manufacturers, logistics firms and IT employers along the I-94 corridor.
Chicago's job market is close enough for internships.
STEM master's graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus borders Petrifying Springs Park, so trails and a golf course are right next door. There are residence halls, though many students commute.
Kenosha is a lakeside city with a harbour, a streetcar downtown and a Metra station with trains to Chicago. Winters are cold and snowy.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
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
Parkside reviews applications all year. International students should apply by about June for fall and October for spring to leave time for the visa.
Most programmes start in fall (September) or spring (January).
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from University of Wisconsin - Parkside first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Computer science, computer and information systems, business management and the MBA are the popular choices. Undergraduates need a completed secondary record and IELTS 6.0. Graduate applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree.
UW-Parkside offers some scholarships to international students, including awards that reduce nonresident tuition. Ask the international admissions team what applies to your programme.
