Wichita calls itself the Air Capital of the World, and Wichita State plays into that. Its National Institute for Aviation Research is among the largest university aviation labs in the US, and Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems are both in town. Engineering and computing programmes draw a big share of international master's students. Many degrees build in paid applied learning with local companies.
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Official website: wichita.edu
Public research university in Kansas
National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
1895, as Fairmount College
Includes the Innovation Campus with company tenants
$17,000 – $22,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
$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 wichita.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Aerospace Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 68
Aviation research that works directly with aircraft makers.
Applied learning placements built into many degrees.
An Innovation Campus where companies sit beside classrooms.
Aerospace graduates join Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems and their suppliers.
Computer science graduates move into software roles across the Midwest.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT work.
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Postgrad
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Postgrad
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The main campus is in north-east Wichita, with residence halls, the Rhatigan Student Center and the Innovation Campus buildings on its eastern side.
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and cheap to live in. The Arkansas River runs through downtown, and a car helps, since buses are limited.
Form I-20 issued by Wichita State University
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
Wichita State reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by about June for fall and October for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Fall and spring are the main intakes, and most graduate programmes admit for both. A small number of courses also start in summer.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Wichita State University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Computer science, aerospace engineering, engineering management and the MBA are the busiest graduate programmes. Master's entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5. Undergraduates need good secondary results and IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Wichita State offers international merit scholarships, including awards for undergraduates based on grades. Some graduate students find assistantships through their department.
