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For the academic year 2024-25, the rates given below will be charged for Oak Street Halls and Johnson Hall of UMKC:

Note: Currency conversion given above is as per 1 USD = INR 83.02

In the US, according to a top-ranking publisher, UMKC has been placed at #269 position in 2024. Whereas, in 2023, in the national universities category, the university was placed at #263 position. This shows a decline in the university’s national rank. In 2022, it was placed at #249 position. So, for the past some years, the university’s position has been declining nationally, however, it has still managed to be included in the Top 300 universities in the US.

In the QS World University Rankings, the University of Missouri Kansas City is placed at #1001-1200 position in 2024 and 2025. It was placed at the same position in #2023 too. However, if we compare it with the rankings of 2022, then its position has globally declined in 2023 and 2024 in the QS rankings.

The duration of UMKC MS in CS is of 1.5 – 2 years. This programme prepares students for a wide range of future opportunities, whether it is corporate research, manufacturing, product development, service sector, the management or entrepreneurial services. Students graduating from UMKC MSc in CS will:

• Work efficiently in teams
• Develop solutions for advanced problems using apt skills and knowledge in Computer Science
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the area of specialization

Dean’s International Scholar Award is awarded to new international bachelor’s and master’s students. This scholarship is worth USD 4,250 / semester for the bachelor’s degree students and USD 4,000 / semester for master’s degree students, that covers a large portion of non-resident tuition rate. Also, there are private scholarships through which students can fund their education.

Also Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

Yes, for UMKC MSc in Finance course, GRE / GMAT test score is required. If the applicants score 600 or higher or its equivalent GRE, they are going to get automatic admission. GMAT waivers will be granted to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or at least 2 years of work experience. Other admission requirements are:

• Official transcripts
• Resume
• Goal statement
• English language proficiency requirements

UMKC has a test-optional policy and under this policy, the applicants with a 2.75 or higher GPA may be admitted to UMKC without submitting an ACT or SAT score. Note that international students are not required to submit an ACT or SAT score for admission regardless of their programme of interest.

Also Read: What is GPA and how it affects your admissions to the US Universities?

For UMKC UG programs, the applicants require a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS and for graduate programs, a minimum of 6.0 score is required. Other test scores that are needed are:

The University of Missouri-Kansas City cost to study for Indian students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: The estimated UMKC cost of living for 2023-24 is given below:

Note: The above currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.03

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

In order to apply to UMKC, the applicants are required to follow the steps given below:

• First of all, learn more about the programs offered by UMKC
• Take an English language proficiency test or GRE / GMAT (if required)
• Next, prepare for the application documents
• Then, apply for admission and submit the documents
• Also, submit the application fee
• Next, check the application status
• Send the official academic records and any required official test scores to UMKC

Also Read: College / University Application Process to USA

After the submission of the application to UMKC, log in to your UMKC application account using the same email and password used at the time of registration. Once you are logged in, you can find the details about the application status.

The application fee for international students at UMKC is USD 75 (Around INR 6k) The documents that have to be submitted along with the application are:

• Academic records
• Proof of English proficiency
• Passport
• Personal statement
• Statement of finances

Yes, the University of Missouri – Kansas City accept international students. There are over 1,400 international students at the university. Some of the academic requirements at the university include:

• Payment of non-refundable application fee
• Academic records
• Proof of English language proficiency
• All other documents
• Statement of Purpose
• Valid passport copy

According to unofficial sources, UMKC acceptance rate is 75%. This means that the university is moderately selective at the time of admissions. So, to take admission to this university, the applicants are required to meet the admission requirements such as having a high school qualification for bachelor’s degree. On the other hand, for admission to graduate courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

UMKC is one of the best universities in the Midwest. A wide variety of programme options are available for international students. With over 60 graduate programs and various undergraduate programs, UMKC is a great place to study. In total, there are over 125 academic areas and the average academic class comprises of 26 students. Furthermore, there are scholarship and accommodation options available for international students.

Some of the highlights of Western Sydney University are:

• The university is ranked in the Top 2% of the universities worldwide and have 5-star facilities and teaching
• The university’s research is among the best in Australia and world
• Western Sydney University has outperformed some of NSW’s more established universities across a number of areas, including the all-necessary benchmarks of student satisfaction and teaching quality
• The university partners with Campus Living Villages to offer a wide range of on-campus accommodation, providing with high quality, self-catered and fully furnished options

The weekly ongoing accommodation expenses at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus depends on the type of accommodation: on and off campus. On-campus accommodation costs can be found at Campuslivingvillages.com. Whereas, off-campus accommodation for a two-bedroom apartment in Parramatta costs around AUD 500 – AUD 700 to rent. Check the weekly expenses of a WSU Sydney City campus student from the table given below:

In short, WSU Sydney City Campus ranks in the Top 500 universities globally. In the world ranking, WSU Sydney City Campus is placed at the following ranks:

• In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the university is placed at #301-350 in 2024
• According to QS rankings 2024, it was placed at #375 position. The university’s QS ranking has improved significantly in 2024 as compared to 2023, where it was ranked at #501-510 position

Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus admission requirements for international students are given below:

• Undergraduate: Successful completion of CBSE exams / ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects or Higher Secondary Certificate with a passing marks of 70% (State Board)
• Postgraduate: A recognised bachelor’s degree is required

Also, meet the English language proficiency requirements to take admission to WSU, Sydney City Campus