The University of Kansas

• Year of foundation: 1865
• Location: Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
• Age: From 16 years old
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of Institution: State Research University
• Number of students: about 27,000 people
• Teachers and staff: about 3000 people
• Accommodation: residence
• Language of instruction: English.

The University of Kansas (University of Kansas) is a state research university located in the same state of the United States. It was founded in 1865 by the citizens of Lawrence and today it is the largest university in the state and one of the largest in the US in terms of the number of students. The university is accredited by the Higher Study Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of prestigious educational organizations:

• Association of American Universities (AAU)
• The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Currently, the following schools and departments are part of the University:

1) Architecture and Design (Architecture & Design):

• Architecture
• Design.

2) Art (Arts):

• Dance
• Cinema and media research
• Theater
• Art.

3) Business:

• Accounting and Information Systems
• Finance, Economy and Solutions Management
• Control
• Marketing, entrepreneurship and law.

4) Education:

• Curriculum and education
• Research in Education and Policy
• Educational psychology
• Health, sport and physical sciences
• Special education.

5) Engineering:

• Aerospace Engineering
• bioengineering
• Chemical and petroleum engineering
• Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Engineering management and project management
• Engineering Physics
• Mechanical engineering.

6) Journalism and Mass Communications (Journalism & Mass Communications):

• News and information
• Strategic communication.

7) Health (Health Professions):

• Audiology
• Clinical laboratory science
• Diagnostic cardiac sonography
• Diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technique
• Dietary food and nutrition
• Health Information Management
• Molecular Biotechnology
• Nuclear medicine technology
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Restorative Science
• Respiratory care
• Pathology of speech-language
• Therapeutic science.

8) Law:

• Business Law
• Criminal law
• International law
• Environmental law
• Public law.

9) Liberal Arts and Sciences (Liberal Arts & Sciences):

• African and African American Studies
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Behavioral Science
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Human Biology
• Chemistry
• Children's language
• Clinical Child Psychology
• Learning communications
• East Asian language and culture
• Ecology and evolutionary biology
• Economy
• English
• Environmental studies
• European Studies Program
• French and Italian
• Genetics
• Geography
• Geology
• Germanic languages ​​and literature
• Gerontology
• Global and international research, Center
• Indigenous research
• History
• History of art
• Humanities and Western Civilizations
• Jewish Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Molecular Biological Sciences
• Museum research
• Philosophy
• Physics and Astronomy
• Political science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
• Slavonic Languages ​​and Literature
• Sociology
• Spanish and Portuguese
• Speech - language - hearing: diseases and disorders
• Women, gender and sexuality.

10) Medicine (Medicine)

11) Music (Music)

12) Nursing

13) Pharmacy:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical practice.

14) Public Affairs and Administration

15) Social Welfare.

It is noteworthy that the schools of pharmacy and medicine are the only similar schools in the state of Kansas.

Students from 50 US states and 105 countries of the world are studying at the university. The university offers its students a program of study at all levels of higher education - bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies (more than 370 programs). Students have the opportunity to choose a specialty from a wide variety of fields. Especially strong courses are: special education, city management, speech language pathology, rural medicine, clinical child psychology, nursing, professional therapy and social security. Both bachelor's and master's departments have a fundamental scientific basis, a wide range of opportunities and conditions for development and professional growth. University graduates have high chances of finding a job and professional work, and also to continue their studies.

Especially for foreign students there are programs of preparation for undergraduate and graduate programs, which are built into the general curriculum and after which students automatically switch to the basic educational programs. Preparation for undergraduate studies lasts 2 or 3 semesters (graduates go either to the 3rd semester of the first year, or to the second year respectively), preparation for a master's degree is 1 semester (graduates are transferred to the second semester of the first year of the master's program). If necessary, you can take a special intensive course of English.

The university has 4 campuses and everything necessary for a comfortable life and study. Students have the opportunity to engage in various sports and extracurricular activities, attend excursions, travel and learn a lot about life in the US.

Choosing to study at The University of Kansas (University of Kansas), you are making an important step towards your future!

Part of the programs is available not only in person but also online, which is organized through an electronic platform with a database of academic resources and chats with teachers. Distance learning does not differ from in-person learning in quality, offers greater flexibility, but takes longer to complete.

Programs are taught based at several schools and faculties:

• Architecture, design,
• Art,
• Business,
• Education, humanities,
• Engineering,
• Journalism, mass communications,
• Healthcare,
• Law,
• Liberal arts and sciences,
• Pharmacy,
• Music,
• Nursing,
• Public relations, administration,
• Social work.

Research institutes at The University of Kansas conduct research in many areas that impact the quality of life for the global community:

• Lifelong development,
• Earth, energy, environment,
• Human experience in the digital age,
• Molecules, pharmacy,
• Safety, protection.

During the education, students can be accommodated both in the residences of the university, and rent accommodation on an individual basis. Specialists of the university strongly recommend that foreign students choose to reside at the campus of the university, as this will allow them to stay in a comfortable, open and safe environment. Members of the programs for the preparation for undergraduate and graduate programs, according to the conditions, live in residences. Types and characteristics of university residences:

1. Standard placement:

• Three residences are available - Ellsworth, Hashinger and Lewis Halls
• Double fully equipped rooms
• Shared bathroom (for 2 people)
• Game rooms and lounges
• Internet and television.

2. Residence "Oliver Hall":

• Double rooms equipped with everything you need
• Private bathrooms
• Audiences for music lessons
• the Internet
• Own dining room.

3. Premium placement:

• Three residences are available - Downs, Self and Oswald Halls
• Luxury rooms for two or four students
• Shared or private bathroom
• Common Living Rooms
• Recreation areas and play areas
• High-speed Internet and TV.

All residences have reliable security systems and emergency alerts, a check-in counter with 24-hour operation.

The university offers students various nutrition plans:

• Basic (includes 10 meals a week)
• Flexible (includes 14 meals a week)
• Unlimited (any number of meals a week).

Students can also visit cafes, restaurants and canteens located on campus and in the city. At individual accommodation students can make the menu independently.

The cost of accommodation and meals is:

1) For participants of the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program):

• 2-semester = from $ 4161 to $ 9504
• 3-semester = from $ 7228 to $ 11519.

2) For participants of the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program):

• 2-semester = from $ 3566 to $ 5345
• 3-semester = from $ 6017 to $ 6940.

3) The approximate cost of accommodation and meals for the programs for preparing for a master's degree is: 11270 $ / 9 months

4) The cost of accommodation and meals for students of bachelor and master's departments should be checked with our specialists

5) The cost of accommodation and meals for individual accommodation varies depending on the location / equipment / type of housing and the needs of a particular student. To clarify the cost and help in the calculations, you can contact our specialists.

Subject list: Accounting, Aerospace technology, African and African American Studies, American Studies, anthropology, applied sciences, Architecture, Art, astronomy, BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, Biostatistics, biotechnology, business, Business and management, Cardiovascular Technology, chemical engineering, chemistry, Choral singing, Classics, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Communication Studies, design, economics, Environmental studies, Filmmaking, Food and nutrition, Gender studies, genetics, geography, geology, Gerontology, Global research, Health & Fitness, history, humanitarian sciences, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Italian, Jewish Studies, journalism, Latin American Studies, law, Leadership Studies, Liberal Arts, Liberal Studies, linguistics, literature, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, maths, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine, Military Science, Museum Studies, music, Naval Science, Neuroscience, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Nursing Practice, occupational therapy, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, philosophy, physics, physiology, physiotherapy, planning, Political science, political studies, Psychology, Public administration, Religious studies, Respiratory Care, Russian Studies, Science, Social work, sociology, Spanish and Portuguese, special education, Speech and Language Therapy, sports science, Summer Program, theatre studies

Great attention in the university is paid to extra-curricular activities that promote the all-round development of students. Students are engaged in various sports, participate in the activities of clubs and communities of interest. Available sports:

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Boxing
• Bicycle riding
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Jujutsu
• Lacrosse (men's and women's teams)
• Mountaineering
• Rugby (men's and women's teams)
• Run
• Sailing
• Football (men's and women's teams)
• Softball
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Taekwondo
• Tennis
• Ultimate (male and female teams)
• Volleyball (men's and women's teams)
• Water polo
• Water skiing.

Students are engaged with professional coaches, perform at competitions of various levels and can achieve impressive results in the sporting field.

Students are also available to various types of creativity and extracurricular activities:

• Architecture and design
• Creative mugs and sections
• Drama
• Theater and cinema
• Musical instruments and music
• Educational sections
• Scientific and technical communities.

In total, there are more than 300 different clubs and communities here, both university and state and country level.

In addition to sports and creativity, students have the opportunity to participate in various excursions, to make tourist trips and study life around. Students attend music concerts and performances, theater performances, cinemas, restaurants and cafes, shops and shopping centers. Active extra-curricular life allows you to relax and escape from school, learn a lot of new things and get friends from all over the world!

• Prestigious State Research University
• The largest university in the state of Kansas and one of the largest in the US (by the number of students)
• He is accredited by the Higher Study Commission of the Northern Central Association of Colleges and Schools (The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools)
• He is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
• A wide selection of various programs in the bachelor and master's departments
• Students from 50 US states and more than 100 countries of the world
• Special programs for international students
• Highly qualified teachers
• Professional staff and staff
• Occupies 106th position in the national ranking of US universities and 50th among state educational institutions
• Support programs for international students
• Well-equipped campuses and residences for living.

The University has at its disposal 4 campuses - in the cities of Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park and Kansas City. The main campus is in Lawrence, the university's medical center and hospital are in Kansas City, the Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, and the Wichita School of Medicine. In addition, Parsons and Topeka have university research centers. The main and additional campuses are equipped with the latest technology: the university regularly invests large sums in the reconstruction and renovation of buildings and premises, and builds new ones. On the campus are:

• Corps for schools and units
• Audiences for employment with comfortable workplaces and multimedia equipment
• Administrative buildings
• Library
• Scientific laboratories
• Music audiences
• Computer labs
• Computer classes and audiences for independent work
• Parks, forests and walking paths
• Medical centers, hospitals
• Restaurants, cafes, bars
• Shops, post office and bank
• Residences for living
• Sports Complex
• Sports grounds and facilities.

All buildings and facilities on campuses are always maintained in proper condition. Scientific laboratories and medical centers are equipped with excellent equipment and equipment, which are constantly updated, sports centers and facilities are always equipped with everything necessary.

Start of classes:

• For undergraduate programs (International Year One): January, May, August
• For undergraduate programs: January, September
• For pre-master's program: January, August
• For Postgraduate programs: January, September
• For language courses: January, May, August.

The academic year at the University of Kansas is divided into three semesters:

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: January - May
• Summer semester: May-July.

IMPORTANT! All the educational programs of the University of Kansas are tied to the main semesters, that is, classes begin and are conducted in accordance with the basic terms of the semesters. To specify the dates of a particular course, you can contact our specialists.

Tuition fee on the International Year One programs is:

• The integrated program (Integrated Accelerator Program) (2 semesters) = from 23056 $ to 30727 $
• Academic 2-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 2) = from $ 25623 to $ 31605
• Academic 3-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 3) = from 37346 $ to 40560 $.

Tuition fee for undergraduate programs is from $ 9000 / year.

Tuition fee on pre-Master's programs (Master's Accelerator Program):

• The standard program (Direct Master's Accelerator (Direct MAP)) = $ 15226 / semester
• Advanced Master's Accelerator (Advanced MAP) = 17160 $ ​​/ semester.

The cost of studying for Master's programs = from 9000 $ / year.

Tuition fees for Academic English programs:

• Pre-Accelerator Intensive English for the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program): Fall / Spring semester = $ 9900 / course (16 weeks), summer semester = $ 6565 / course (16 weeks)
• Pre-Accelerator Intensive English for Pre-Master's Master's Accelerator Program = $ 9900 / course (16 weeks).

Additional charges:

• Registration fee
• Deposit confirming the place on the course
• Examination Boards
• Deposit for tuition
• Additional academic and language classes (optional)
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Transfer in both directions
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

According to annual statistics, approximately 93% of graduates find employment or continue their education in postgraduate studies within six months of completing the program.

For the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program):

1. Age of participants: from 17 years

2. Level of English:

• for a 3-semester program: IELTS 5.5 (indicators in all sections not lower than 5.0)
• for 2-semester programs: IELTS 6.0 (indicators for sections no lower than 5.5), IELTS 6.5 (indicators by sections not lower than 6.0)

3. Educational level: certificate of secondary (complete) general education.

For bachelor's specialties:

1. Age of participants: from 17 years

2. Level of English: not lower IELTS 6.5 (for different specialties there may be different requirements for the level of language proficiency)

3. Level of education: Diploma of graduation (with good and excellent marks) + year of additional education

4. Foreign students must pass a special program of preparation for undergraduate studies.

For the Pre-Master's program (Master's Accelerator Program):

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. English language level: not lower IELTS 6.0 (not lower than 5.5 for all sections)

3. Level of education: Bachelor's degree / specialist.

For specialties of magistracy:

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. English language level: not lower than IELTS 6.5 (for different masters specialties the level of the required language level can be different)

3. Level of education: bachelor's degree / specialist in the relevant field

4. Foreign participants must undergo special courses for a master's degree.

For academic English courses (Academic English):

1. Age of participants: from 17 years

2. Level of English:

• for undergraduate programs: at least IELTS 5.0 (not lower than 4.5 in all sections)
• for programs of preparation for the master's degree: not lower IELTS 5.5 (not lower than 5.0 in all sections)

3. Participants: Applicants entering the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program) and the Pre-Master's Master's Accelerator Program.

The University offers a range of scholarships and preferential financial aid options for all students, including freshmen and international students. Most scholarships are awarded based on academic, athletic, and creative achievements, while financial support can be obtained based on special criteria, such as low income.

International students can take advantage of external funding options for their studies, whether it be scholarships from partner organizations or government support programs for visitors.

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