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About UMKC
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kansas City, United States. UMKC is working together with University of Missouri System, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is one of the top-1000 universities in the world. In the USA, UMKC is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
UMKC offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
The academic calendar at UMKC is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 7,498 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 19,995 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local7,498USD/year
Foreign19,995USD/year
Master
Local24,559USD/year
Foreign29,324USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
At UMKC, students are accepted to bachelor's programs based on the results of entrance exams. The admission committee also pays attention to school performance. The applicant's GPA must be at least 2. Read how to calculate it in this article. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 61. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
GPA
2
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
61
Master's degree at UMKC
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at UMKC for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 61. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
61
UMKC campus
The city campus of UMKC provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Kansas City has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Student life at UMKC is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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