About TAMU
Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) — public non-profit university. It is located in College Station, United States. TAMU is working together with Texas A&M University System, Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is among the top-160 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. TAMU is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here. The university is in top-100 of the independent international ranking THE.
TAMU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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College Station, United States
- Establishment year
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1876
- Students
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69,792
- International students
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5,023
- Female students
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47%
- Acceptance rate
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63%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#164
- Rating in the USA
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2021#65
- Rating THE
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2022#95
TAMU tuition fees
The academic calendar at TAMU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at TAMU start from 1,639 USD. International students pay a minimum of 3,172 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local4,211 USD/year
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Foreign9,106 USD/year
- Master
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Local1,639 USD/year
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Foreign3,172 USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Room and board
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on campus11,400 USD/year
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off campus11,400 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus6,062 USD/year
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off campus6,062 USD/year
Bachelor degree at TAMU
You can apply for an undergraduate program at TAMU if you have a good academic record and a GPA score of at least 3. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 79. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results. TAMU also provides online undergraduate programs.
- GPA
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3
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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79
- TOEFL PBT
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549
Master's degree at TAMU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at TAMU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 79 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at TAMU.
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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79
- TOEFL PBT
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550
TAMU campus
The city campus of TAMU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. College Station has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at TAMU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. TAMU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
