The University of Kansas School of Engineering accepts students for Fall and Spring semesters, as well as the Summer term. Most students begin graduate study in the Fall.
Application deadlines vary by department. The department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering and Engineering Management program accept applications throughout the year; deadlines listed for these departments are priority. Students seeking financial assistance should apply by January 1 for the following fall unless department deadlines are earlier. Preference for financial aid is given to fall applicants. Departmental application deadlines are:
Aerospace Engineering
October 1 Spring admission – international
December 1 Spring admission – domestic
January 1 Summer admission – domestic and international
January 1 Fall admission – domestic and international
Bioengineering
September 30 Spring admission – international
October 31 Spring admission – domestic
December 15 Fall admission – domestic and international
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
January 10 Fall admission – domestic and international
June 10 Spring admission – domestic and international
Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering
August 15 Spring admission – international
August 15 Summer admission – international
December 1 Spring admission – domestic
December 1 Summer admission – domestic
March 15 Fall admission – international
July 1 Fall admission – domestic
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
October 1 Spring admission – domestic and international
January 1 Fall admission (priority) – domestic and international
March 1 Fall admission – domestic and international
Mechanical Engineering
September 30 Spring admission – international
November 1 Spring admission – domestic
March 15 Summer admission – international
March 31 Fall admission – international
May 1 Summer Admission – domestic
June 1 Fall admission – domestic
Applications should be submitted online through the Office of Graduate Studies, which is an administrative body that serves the entire university. The online application requires a $45 (domestic) or $55 (international) nonrefundable fee and should be accompanied by two copies of official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, and three letters of recommendation. GRE scores are required by some departments; international students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants should contact their chosen department before applying to inquire about specific departmental application materials.
GRE requirements vary by department. Students should contact their chosen department or program before applying to obtain the minimum acceptable GRE score. Visit the Applied English Center website for more information on English proficiency requirements.
TOEFL scores must have been earned no more than two years before a student’s semester of admission. GRE scores must have been earned no more than five years before a student’s semester of admission.
Generally, students accepted to the KU School of Engineering must have an undergraduate Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
A student with good preparation in such fields as mathematics, chemistry, physics, or a related science field may be admitted on the basis of performance in specific undergraduate courses, which are determined by the department that the student wishes to enter.
Yes. Foreign language transcripts provided without a translation will not be accepted.
Tuition and fees vary by academic school and campus. To find an estimated cost of attendance, visit KU's Tuition Webpage.
Students generally fund their graduate study through a combination of sources: School of Engineering scholarships and fellowships, departmental scholarships and fellowships, Graduate Teaching and/or Research Assistantships, Graduate Studies scholarships and fellowships, and loans. School of Engineering scholarships and fellowships are merit based and awarded on a highly competitive basis. Students should contact their departments for information about GTA/GRA positions and departmental awards.
If you enroll full-time, defined as nine hours per semester, you could complete a Master’s degree in two years. Normal expectations are that students will complete a Master’s degree in no less than two years of full-time study. Students have a time limit of seven years for completion of all degree requirements.
Ph.D. students can complete a degree in three years, which may include time spent earning a Master’s degree, if the Master’s is required for your program of study. Ph.D. students have a time limit of eight years for completion of all degree requirements.
If the department approves, six hours of graduate coursework (but not distance-learning courses) taken at a regionally-accredited graduate school may be transferred and applied to a program that leads to one of the Master’s degrees. Eight hours may be approved for transfer if the student holds a baccalaureate degree from KU. Only work graded at 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale may be approved for transfer; courses that have been graded B- do not transfer.
In general, you qualify for resident rates if you meet three basic criteria: (1) continuous physical residence in Kansas, (2) reliance on Kansas sources of support to meet living expenses, and (3) demonstrated intent to make Kansas your permanent home indefinitely and that you are residing in the state for purposes other than just educational. You must meet these criteria for 365 days before the first day of the semester in which you wish to pay resident rates. More information about establishing residency can be found in the Graduate Catalog at graduate catalog. For more Board of Regents statutes and regulations, write to the Office of University Registrar, Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 151, Lawrence, KS 66045-7535.
Yes! You may submit a request for more information or email the School of Engineering.
Number one: set up a KU account. You will need your letter of admission from the Office of Research and Graduate Programs, which contains your ID number, to do so. Once you have an e-mail/on-line account, KU will be able to contact you about important events such as orientation and you will use this account throughout your academic career to update your personal information, enroll, and pay student fees. You should also respond to your offer of admission by notifying gapc@ku.edu of your decision.
No. Research and Graduate Programs (RGP) is an administrative body within the School of Engineering, whose function is to serve the engineering graduate student population. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) is an administrative body that serves the entire university; it is not part of the School of Engineering.
Applying to the School of Engineering automatically enters you into consideration for awards from the School. Students are encouraged to pursue other sources of funding as well, including scholarships awarded by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, and departmental awards. Students are also encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Tuition and fees are paid to the Office of the University Registrar. You may pay your tuition entirely with one payment, or you may set up a payment plan with the Registrar. Due dates for payment of tuition and fees can be found on the Registrar’s website.
You will be able to enroll after the Engineering New Graduate Student Orientation, which takes place 2 or 3 days before the start of the semester. If circumstances require that you enroll at an earlier time, you should contact your department and request early enrollment.
Parking permits are purchased through KU Parking and Transit. The cost of parking permits for students is $160 for the year or $85 per semester.
Getting to Lawrence is easier than you might think.
International students should read the pre-arrival checklist provided by International Student and Scholar Services.
Information about Lawrence and housing options can be found on the following websites:
The Hilltop Child Development Center, located on campus, provides care for children 3 months old and up. Children of KU students receive highest priority for admission into the Hilltop program.
Submit a request for more information or email the School of Engineering.
