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University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is a public research university in Lawrence, Kansas. Unithink works with its undergraduate admissions. KU publishes India-specific entry rules (50% or higher in Standard X and XII), offers renewable freshman merit scholarships of $8,000 to $16,000 a year based on high school GPA, and does not require full English proficiency for admission: students can take English coursework at the Applied English Center alongside or before degree courses.

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Fees₹32.1 lakh a year
To get inClass 12: from 50%

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	USD 33,854 / year	about ₹32.1 lakh	international undergraduate tuition and fees, full-time, yearly estimate (year not named on page); living $18,424; total $52,278

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): India (CBSE, ICSE or State Board): currently enrolled students submit Standard X certificate with 50% or higher; graduates submit Standard X and XII certificates each with 50% or higher; original HSC/ISC certificate at orientation. Some programmes may require SAT/ACT or auditions.
IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 subscores)
TOEFL: 79 (18 subscores) / 4.5 from 21 Jan 2026
PTE: 53 (48 subscores)
DUOLINGO: Accepted, but students must also take the AEC test
WAIVER: No India-specific waiver; full English proficiency is not required for admission (AEC placement)
Tests: Some programmes may require SAT/ACT.

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

Computer Science, B.S.UG
Computer Engineering, B.S.UG
Electrical Engineering, B.S.UG
Interdisciplinary Computing, B.S.UG

Apply

How and when to apply

Route: Direct application to KU International Admissions

1 May 2027 Fall 2027 (freshman) · Deadline to apply to receive fall scholarships (per international scholarships page)

Funding

Scholarships

KU Excellence$16,000/year ($64,000) · Freshmen with 3.95-4.00 GPA
KU Distinction$14,000/year ($56,000) · 3.85-3.94 GPA
KU Achievement$12,000/year ($48,000) · 3.70-3.84 GPA
KU Performance$10,000/year ($40,000) · 3.50-3.69 GPA
KU Access$8,000/year ($32,000) · 3.25-3.49 GPA

After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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