University of Kansas - Lawrence
About
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship and creative endeavor. The University of Kansas is the only state university in Kansas to hold membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), a select group of 66 public and private research universities that represent excellence in graduate and professional education and the highest achievements in research internationally.
Why University of Kansas - Lawrence
- Location: Lawrence, a progressive city of about 90,000 in northeast Kansas, consistently rates as a Top 10 town for its college life, sports, arts, and live music scene.
- Recreation services: The University of Kansas Recreation Services provides a variety of resources for wellness, physical fitness, team, and individual sports, group fitness classes, and personal training. Indoor and outdoor facilities accommodate a broad range of athleticism -- from beginners looking to improve their health with low impact exercise to seasoned athletes aspiring to push their physical abilities to the next level.
- On-campus housing: About 5,000 Jayhawks select on-campus housing as the best way to get connected and engage with the University of Kansas. There are four vibrant neighborhood communities to choose from, each with their own unique personality.
- International support services: The University of Kansas' International Support Services office offers programs and events to support the international community. Its programs focus on fostering international student leadership and community, promoting cross-cultural understanding throughout the University, and creating connections and friendships that include partnering with student clubs, organizations, and campus partners.
Features
Optional Practical Training
228 out of 228 programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization.
For more information see here: https://www.uscis.gov/opt
Co-op/Internship Participation
Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Conditional Offer Letter
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
Accommodations
Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.
Off-Campus Accommodations
The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Homestay
There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.
Location
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, Kansas, USA, 66045
Insttitution Details
founded
1866
School ID
3873
Institution type
Public
DLI
School Rank
401
Cost and Duration
$85
Application fee
4 years
Average undergraduate program
5 years
Average graduate program
$10100 USD / Year
Cost of Living
$26960 USD / First Year
Avarage Gross tuition
$16000 USD
Scholarship upto (per year)
Top Disciplines
Arts
Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Business, Management and Economics
Others
Program Levels
Study Destinations
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