University of Missouri–Kansas City

For the academic year 2024-25, the rates given below will be charged for Oak Street Halls and Johnson Hall of UMKC:

Note: Currency conversion given above is as per 1 USD = INR 83.02

In the US, according to a top-ranking publisher, UMKC has been placed at #269 position in 2024. Whereas, in 2023, in the national universities category, the university was placed at #263 position. This shows a decline in the university's national rank. In 2022, it was placed at #249 position. So, for the past some years, the university's position has been declining nationally, however, it has still managed to be included in the Top 300 universities in the US.

In the QS World University Rankings, the University of Missouri Kansas City is placed at #1001-1200 position in 2024 and 2025. It was placed at the same position in #2023 too. However, if we compare it with the rankings of 2022, then its position has globally declined in 2023 and 2024 in the QS rankings.

The duration of UMKC MS in CS is of 1.5 – 2 years. This programme prepares students for a wide range of future opportunities, whether it is corporate research, manufacturing, product development, service sector, the management or entrepreneurial services. Students graduating from UMKC MSc in CS will:

• Work efficiently in teams
• Develop solutions for advanced problems using apt skills and knowledge in Computer Science
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the area of specialization

Dean’s International Scholar Award is awarded to new international bachelor’s and master’s students. This scholarship is worth USD 4,250 / semester for the bachelor’s degree students and USD 4,000 / semester for master’s degree students, that covers a large portion of non-resident tuition rate. Also, there are private scholarships through which students can fund their education.

Also Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

Yes, for UMKC MSc in Finance course, GRE / GMAT test score is required. If the applicants score 600 or higher or its equivalent GRE, they are going to get automatic admission. GMAT waivers will be granted to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or at least 2 years of work experience. Other admission requirements are:

• Official transcripts
• Resume
• Goal statement
• English language proficiency requirements

UMKC has a test-optional policy and under this policy, the applicants with a 2.75 or higher GPA may be admitted to UMKC without submitting an ACT or SAT score. Note that international students are not required to submit an ACT or SAT score for admission regardless of their programme of interest.

Also Read: What is GPA and how it affects your admissions to the US Universities?

For UMKC UG programs, the applicants require a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS and for graduate programs, a minimum of 6.0 score is required. Other test scores that are needed are:

The University of Missouri-Kansas City cost to study for Indian students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: The estimated UMKC cost of living for 2023-24 is given below:

Note: The above currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.03

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students