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Kansas State University

Kansas State UniversityKansas State University is a major American Land Grant University.  It is an accredited public university with more than 250 academic programs for undergraduate students, 65 master's degrees, 45 doctoral degrees, and 22 certificates for graduate students.

Quick facts about Kansas State University

  • Founded: 1863
  • Main campus: Manhattan, a city of 50,000
  • Degrees: more than 250 majors and options
  • Students: 23,000; including 1,800 from more than 90 countries
  • Campus housing: residence halls (dormitories) and apartments

Excellent services for international students

The International Student Center is a place for students to get help, and have meetings and celebrations. The staff of the International Student and Scholars Service, located in the ISC, is prepared to help students with questions concerning immigration, travel, work, and cultural adjustment. They can also provide contact information with your country's student association. For more information, go to http://www.ksu.edu/isss

The English Language Program can accept students at any level of English ability. The ELP has an experienced faculty with advanced degrees and many years of teaching English to international students. There are 15-week programs available each spring and fall semester, and 8-week programs available each summer semester. For more information, go to http://www.ksu.edu/elp

Undergraduate Admission

If you have a high enough grade point average (GPA), Kansas State University can admit you with no proof of English proficiency. Once you arrive, you will be required to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT). The results of the EPT will determine if you have to study full-time intensive English or part-time high-level English, or if you are ready to begin full-time university classes. For more information, go to http://www.ksu.edu/oip/intlpreadmit/languageproficiency.htm

Graduate Admission

For information on all graduate programs, costs, and requirements, go to http://www.ksu.edu/grad

A variety of housing choices

In all of the residence halls (dormitories), most of the rooms are double rooms. There are also limited numbers of single rooms and four-person suites available. Each residence hall has study areas, relaxation areas, and laundry facilities. The room rate plus the 20-meal plan includes three meals served Monday through Saturday, and two meals on Sunday, all in the nearby large dining center. In the residence halls you can meet American friends, practice your English, and participate in parties and sports. For more information, go to http://housing.ksu.edu/reshalls/index.php

You can apply to live in university apartments at the Jardine Apartment Complex. There are one-bedroom or two-bedroom units, with or without furniture. There are several play areas and open areas in Jardine for children. For more information, go to http://housing.ksu.edu/jardine/index.php

There are also many apartments and houses near campus. The cost of housing and living in Manhattan is very reasonable compared to many U.S. cities. For more information, go to http://consider.ksu.edu/housing/offcampus.htm

A friendly and safe community

kansas state university overviewManhattan, a city of 50,000, is known for the friendliness of its people and its beautiful natural environment. Manhattan has a four-season climate, with wonderful, mild springs, hot summers, cool and colorful autumns, and cold winters with some snow. Manhattan has many public parks and tennis courts, a zoo, a regional shopping mall, a regional airport, international food stores, and public golf courses.

Academic Calendar

Fall semester: August through December
Spring semester: January through May
Summer semester: June and July

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS
B = Bachelor's / M = Master's / PhD = Doctorate

Arts and Sciences
— Biology (B,M,D)
— Fisheries & Wildlife Biol (B)
— Microbiology (B,M,D)
— Biochemistry (B,M,D)
— Chemistry (B,M,D)
— Chemical Science (B)
— Speech (B,M)
— Dramatic/Theater Arts (B)
— Economics (B,M,D)
— English (B,M)
— Art (B,M)
— Modern Languages (B,M)
— Geography (B,M,D)
— Geology (B,M)
— Geophysics / Seismology (B)
— History (B,M,D)
— Humanities (B)
— Journalism/MassComm (B,M)
— Kinesiology (B,M)
— Life Science (B)
— Mathematics (B,M,D)
— Statistics (B,M,D)
— Medical Technology (B)
— Music (B,M)
— Music Teacher Education (B)
— Philosophy (B)
— Physics (B,M,D)
— Physical Sciences (B)
— Political Science (B,M)
— Public Administration (M)
— Pre-Dentistry (B)
— Pre-Medicine (B)
— Pre-Veterinary Medicine (B)  (3 year pre-professional prog)
— Psychology (B,M,D)
— Social Sciences (B)
— Sociology (B,M,D)
— Anthropology (B)
— Social Work (B)
— Social Sciences (A)

Veterinary Medicine
— Veterinary Medicine
    (D);Veterinary Clinical Sc. (M)
— Pathology (M,D); Physiology (M,D)

Engineering
— Architectural (B,M)
— Biological/Agricultural(B,MD)
— Chemical (B,M,D)
— Civil (B,M,D)
— Computer Engineering (B)
— Computer Science (B,M,D)
— Construction Sc & Mgmt (B)
— Electrical (B,M,D)
— Engineering Mgmt (M)
— Industrial (B,M,D)
— Information Systems (B)
— Manufacturing Systems (B)
— Mechanical (B,M,D)
— Nuclear (B,M,D)
— Operations Research (M)
— Software Engineering (M)

Education
— Curriculum & Instruction (D)
— Education Adm (M,D)
— Special Education (M,D)
— Counselor Education (M,D)
— Adult & Cont Education (M,D)
— Educational Psychology (D)
— Elementary Teacher Ed (B,M)
— Secondary Teacher Ed (B,M)

Agriculture
— Agribusiness (B,M)
— Agricultural Economics (B,M,D)
— Agricultural Education (B)
— Agricultural Journalism (B)
— Agricultural Tech Mgmt (B)
— Agronomy (B,M,D)
— Animal Science & Ind. (B,M,D)
— Food Science & Ind. (B,M,D)
— Genetics (M,D)
— Entomology (M,D)
— Grain Science (M,D)
— Bakery Science & Mgmt (B)
— Feed Science & Mgmt (B)
— Milling Science and Mgmt
— Horticulture (B,M,D)
— Horticultural Therapy (B)
— Park Resource Mgmt (B)
— Recreation & Park Adm (B)
— Plant Pathology (M,D)

Human Ecology
— Foods & Nutrition (B,M,D)
— Nutrition & Exercise Science (B)
— Human Ecology (B, D)
— Family & Consumer Sc Ed (B)
— Hotel/Motel & Rest Mgmt (B,M)
— Dietetics (B)
— Human Ecology/Mass Comm (B)
— Individual & Family Dev (B,M)
— Early Childhood Education (B)
— Comm Sciences & Disorders (B)
— Family Economics (B)
— Apparel, Marketing, Design(B,M)
— Interior Design (B)

Architecture and Design
— Architecture (B,M)
— City/Urban, Comm & Reg Planning (M)
— Interior Architecture (B)
— Landscape Architecture (B,M)

Business Administration
— Accounting (B,M)
— Financial (B)
— Business Administration (M)
— Management (B)
— Marketing (B)

Aviation Technology

—Professional Pilot (B)
—Aviation Maintenance (B)
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