Quick facts about Kansas State University

• Founded: 1863
• Main campus: Manhattan, a city of 50,000
• Degrees: more than 200 majors and options
• Students: 22,0000; including 1,100 from more than 90 countries
• Campus housing: residence halls (dormitories) and apartments

A quality educational experience

Kansas State University is an accredited major public university with many academic programs:

• More than 250 academic programs for undergraduate students.
• 64 master's degrees, 43 doctoral degrees, and 14 certificates for graduate students.
• American Language and Culture Certificate - a one-year certification program

K-State offers a variety of programs; yet students receive personal attention from their professors. K-State students can work with their professors in world-class scientific research, such as experiments for NASA to send on the U.S. space shuttle.

Excellent services for international students

The beautiful International Student Center is a place for students to have meetings and celebrations. The expert staff members are 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/intlstucenter

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 4-week, 8-week, and 15-week programs available. Scholarships are offered. 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/admit/intlstudent.html

Graduate Admission

Many departments offer conditional admission to students who meet the academic requirements but do not have a TOEFL or have a low TOEFL score. If you receive conditional admission, you will be required to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) when you arrive. The results of 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. Other departments require a TOEFL score. For more information, go to http://www.ksu.edu/grad

A variety of housing choices

There is always room for you in the residence hall (dormitory). You can choose dormitories that are all-male, all-female, or co-ed. Space is available all year for enrolled students, even during holidays and vacations. Most dormitories offer double rooms along with computer rooms, recreational space, and laundry facilities. The room rate includes three meals a day except for Sunday evenings. In the residence halls you can meet American friends, practice your English, and participate in parties and sports. For more information, go to http://www.housing.k-state.edu

You can also live in university apartments at the Jardine Apartment Complex. You can choose 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.k-state.edu

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.k-state.edu/housing/#nine

A friendly and safe community

Manhattan, 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, international food stores, and public golf courses. Just a few miles from Manhattan is a major lake, Tuttle Creek Reservoir, where you can go swimming, sailing, or fishing.

Academic Calendar

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

Popular majors and degrees offered

• Architecture
  • Architecture
  • Interior Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
• Agriculture
  • Economics
  • Agronomy
  • Animal sciences
  • Horticulture
  • Golf Course Management
  • Food Science and Industry
• Business Administration
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
• Engineering
  • Architectural
  • Biological and Agricultural
  • Environmental
  • Chemical
  • Computer
  • Electrical
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical
• Human Ecology
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Human Nutrition
  • Apparel Marketing and Design
• Technology and Aviation
  • Aviation Maintenance
  • Professional Pilot
• Veterinary Medicine