Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Kansas. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 24 | $21,182 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 24 | $21,182 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 22 | $21,182 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 20 | $21,182 | See → |
| Social sciences | 18 | $21,182 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $21,182 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $22,712 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 14 | $21,506 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 11 | $21,182 | See → |
| Psychology | 11 | $21,182 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $21,182 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 10 | $21,182 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $22,712 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $21,182 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $22,712 | See → |
Costs and entry
6 courses mention scholarships. 62 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Kansas
The job market for the University of Kansas' biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Kansas cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,182 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $22,712, life sciences & biotechnology $21,182.
How is the University of Kansas ranked?
The University of Kansas is ranked #465 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#51) and Linguistics (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of Kansas need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (6 of the 8 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Kansas offer?
208 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (24), public health & allied health (24) and humanities & languages (22).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Kansas' own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.