University of Kansas

The University of Kansas Excellence Scholarship is a renewable financial aid offered by KU to eligible international freshman students. Students with a GPA 3.95 or higher can apply for this scholarship.

The scholarship awards USD 16,000 or INR 14.44 Lakhs per year to students for up to 4 years. The overall worth of the KU Excellence scholarship is USD 64,000 or INR 57.77 Lakhs.

1 USD = INR 90.27

May 1, 2026 is the last date to apply for freshmen students for the Uni of Kansas scholarships. Financial aid is given based on high school GPA and to students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for both fall and spring semesters.

The UKansas scholarship can be renewed if the conditions below are met.

• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in a full-time course

More information can be found on the U Kansas Scholarship page.

The University of Kansas QS Ranking 2026 is #465 in the world. It has ranked among the top 500 universities in the world, as part of QS Rankings for 3 straight years.

Given below is how the university has ranked as part of the QS Rankings in the last 3 years.

The University of Kansas offers more than 420 study options to its domestic and international students to choose from. However, some Uni of Kansas courses are more popular than others. Mentioned below are the most pursued majors at Kansas U.

Source: US News

Yes, the Uni of Kansas USA is a very good option for an MBA. It is a 16-month program, that costs USD 32,026 or INR 28.88 Lakhs. 

The programme is accredited by the AACSB, and offers students hands-on learning experience via the "Kansas Small Business Projects" course. The core areas of the programme include finance, supply chain management, marketing, and leadership.

University of Kansas is one of the top 10 universities in USA for MBA, according to US News.

1 USD = INR 90.20

KU stands out its affordable cost of studies, a NCAA Division Sports program, and offering quality courses, esp in fields like Nursing, Business, and Engineering. 

KU also has world-class facilities for research. Its Cancer Center is among the top 1% globally for quality of research. Indian students also get a more diverse set of courses to pursue.

Yes, students can change their major at Kansas Uni. To do that, students would need to contact the academic advisor assigned by the university. Students may be required to submit a form stating why they wish to change their major. Once changed, the changes need to be reflected in the I-20 as well. This is done to avoid any issues with the USA student visa.

Our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors can help you guide through this entire process. 

There are many Uni Kansas courses that make up the top 100 in the US. This includes MA, MFA, MS, and BE. Given below is how these perform at the country-level as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings.

Indian students need a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for Kansas University PG courses. A GPA of 2.5 is enough for UG course admissions. The minimum GPA students need can vary for different courses. More information can be found on the Kansas University Admissions page. 

Yes, the University of Kansas is one of the top 100 universities in USA. KU offers a nice mix of quality education and a welcoming study environment. The cost of studies are also much lower compared to universities in Ivy League. The university also offers STEM OPT courses which means an easier route to a post study work visa in the USA.