University of Kansas

United States of America

University History

The University of Kansas is a public research university situated in Lawrence, Kansas, United states. The University was founded in 1866. The University first began in a small building but today it has grown and has around five different campuses. The University is one of the oldest in the United States and has many significant museums. The university that once started small is now home to around 28, 000 students. 

University of Kansas Programs and Courses

University of Kansas Programs and Courses includes the following:

Major schools and colleges are as follows:

• School of business
• School of professional studies
• College of liberal arts and sciences
• School of engineering
• School of architecture and design
• School of music
• School of education and human sciences
• School of public affairs and administration
• School of journalism and mass communication
• School of nursing
• School of pharmacy
• School of social welfare

The recent academic catalog pdf is: https://catalog.ku.edu/pdf/2020-21.pdf

Undergraduate and graduate fields of study can be explored here: https://ku.edu/fields-of-study

University of Kansas Rankings and Achievements

University of Kansas Rankings and achievements are as follows:

According to the U.S News and World Report the University rankings are as follows:

• Ranked 122 in National Universities
• Ranked 73 in best colleges for Veterans
• Ranked 105 in Best value schools
• Ranked 57 in most innovative school category
• Ranked 58 in top public school
• Ranked 86 in best undergraduate engineering program
• Ranked 31 in Nursing

Other achievements include:

• According to the National Science Foundation, University of Kansas spent around $339 million on research and development in and bagged 74th position in the nation in 2018.
• The University QS World Ranking is 383.
• The University is classified as “R1 Doctoral University” conducting high research activity.

University of Kansas USP

The University of Kansas USP is what attracts a huge number of applications around the globe. The university unique programs and courses have been able to set up a benchmark for the students. The University along with various departments has also various research centers that are known for its excellence. The University is classified as “R1 Doctoral University” conducting high research activity. The University has around 400+ degree and certificate courses. It is known for offering huge number of courses and opportunities for the students to build a career and bright future. The University is one of 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. 

University of Kansas Notable Alumni

University of Kansas Notable Alumni includes the following names:

• Frank Rowland: Noble prize in chemistry
• Vernon smith: Noble memorial prize in economics
• Juan Manuel Santos: Noble peace prize winner
• William H. Avery: Governor of Kansas
• William Inge: Pulitzer prize and academy award winning author
• Herk Harvey:  award-winning director
• Joe Engle: Former NASA Astronaut
• Ronald E. Evans: Former NASA Astronaut
• Donald J. Hall, Sr., Chairman of the Board and former President and CEO of Hallmark Cards
• Bud Adams: CEO of Adams Resources

University of Kansas Infrastructure and services

Campuses

University of Kansas campuses are in eight different locations of Kansas. They are as follows:

• Lawrence campus
• Medical center campus in Kansas city
• Edwards campus in overland park
• Wichita campus
• Salina campus
• Kansas Law enforcement training center in Hutchinson
• Juniper gardens in Kansas city
• Life span institute at parsons

The campuses have different academic buildings, residential halls, dining hall, sports centers, museums, theatres and all other facilities. It is a complete place in itself and the best university to live in. 

To know more about the campuses, click here: https://newhires.ku.edu/ku-campuses

Libraries

University of Kansas libraries are listed in the top 50 libraries in the Association of Research Libraries. The library has 5.6 million collections comprising of all seven campuses.  There are around six libraries of the university with modern-day technology. They are as follows:

• Anschutz library
• Spahr library
• Art and architecture
• Spencer library
• Music and dance
• Watson library
• Edwards Campus 
• KU Med Center Dykes Library 
• Wheat Law Library 
• KU Libraries Annex 

To know more about the services, click here: https://lib.ku.edu/

Housing services

University of Kansas Housing Services offers an ample of options to choose from. It is always exciting to live on-campus because of all the perks it has. The housing services have the well-equipped facilities. There are private rooms, shared apartments, suites options available for the students. The residential halls are as follows:

• DOWNS HALL 
• MCCARTHY HALL 
• STOUFFER PLACE
• ELLSWORTH HALL 
• HASHINGER HALL 
• JAYHAWKER TOWERS 
• LEWIS HALL 
• OSWALD HALL 
• SELF HALL 
• TEMPLIN HALL
• ELLSWORTH HALL 
• HASHINGER HALL 
• JAYHAWKER TOWERS 
• LEWIS HALL 
• OSWALD HALL 
• SELF HALL 
• TEMPLIN HALL

How to apply and important dates are here: https://housing.ku.edu/apply

The cost of the residential halls varies from $3000 to $5000 per semester. 

To know in detail about all the occupancies, click here: https://housing.ku.edu/affordability

To about all the student resources regarding safety, accommodation, counseling and others, click here: https://housing.ku.edu/resources

Medical services

University of Kansas medical services for the students provide the following services:

• well-woman exams and contraception
• screen for and treat sexually transmitted illnesses
• travel medicine consults
• diagnosis and treatment for illnesses and injuries
• diagnose and treat anxiety and depression
• primary care 
• flu shots
• immunization and entrance exams

To know more, click here: https://www.kumc.edu/academic-and-student-affairs/departments/student-health-services.html

Students clubs

University of Kansas students clubs are actively conducting various events in the university. The student clubs and organization give the students an opportunity to learn different skills. There are volunteering organizations, fraternity and sororities, performing arts club, theatre clubs, music club, sports clubs and what not. To name a few:

• Art of living
• Dreamers club
• Irish dance club
• German club
• Polish club
• Tango club
• Project brigde
• Tesol club
• Model United Nations
• Nation 2 nation

University of Kansas location

University of Kansas is situated in Lawrence, Kansas, United states. The main campus building is in Lawrence. The other locations are: Wichita, Overland Park, and Salina.  

Top landmarks

University of Kansas top landmarks includes the following: 

• Adams alumni center
• Allen field house
• Bailey hall
• Blake hall
• Bioscience and technology business center
• Boathouse
• Capital federal hall
• Burge union
• Crawford community center

Nearest airports

University of Kansas nearest airports are as follows: 

• Kansas city international airport
• Des moines international airport

International student information

The international support services of the University gives information regarding Visa and immigration, financial aid, admission process for the International students. 

Visa and immigration

Follow the steps below for Visa and Immigration:

• Admission to a full-time course at the university
• Get immigration document (form I-20 or DS-2019)
• Pay the SEVIS FEES
• Schedule a VISA interview
• Attend the interview
• After you enter US, carry a copy of your I-94 and I-20 or DS-2019 along with you.

Details regarding I-20/ DS-2019: https://iss.ku.edu/newly-admitted-immigration-documents#i20ds2019

Details regarding visa: https://iss.ku.edu/newly-admitted-immigration-documents#visa

SEVIS Fees: https://iss.ku.edu/newly-admitted-immigration-documents#sevis

 Scholarship for international students

University of Kansas Scholarships for International Students gives the students good financial support. The various departments of the university provide different scholarship so the amount varies from department to department. The selection of the candidates totally depends on their performances.

Admission process

How to apply? 

Details regarding all the requirements for international admissions:

• Fill the form and pay$85 application fee.
• English proficiency scores sent to the university by your testing agency. While scores must be included with your application, a minimum English proficiency score is not a requirement for admission. 
• Proof of high school graduation of your country
• Academic records in the form of unofficial transcripts.
• A copy of the biographical info page on your passport.

About the English proficiency requirements: https://world.ku.edu/english-proficiency

Application deadline: 

Fall preferred deadline: June 1

Fall final deadline: June 15

Spring deadline: November 15

Summer deadline april1

Click here to apply: https://world.ku.edu/apply

Student life

University of Kansas student life is quite engaging and gives the students the opportunity to learn and grow. There are various clubs, organizations and fraternities and sorority working towards different goals and agendas. There are volunteering organizations, fraternity and sororities, performing arts club, theatre clubs, music club, sports clubs and what not. 

Media

The university newspaper is run by students called the University daily Kansas. Few of the departments have their own journals. The university also has a student run radio station in the campus.

Athletics

The athletic teams are quite famous of the university. They have participated in many leagues, championships and events and have brought laurels to the university. The teams have participated in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big 12 Conference. The sports teams are called the Kansas Jayhawks. 

Food and drinks

University of Kansas Food and Drinks options are as follows:

• The market
• North college café
• Courtside café
• The underground
• The studio grill
• Chick-fill-A
• South dining commons
• Mr. E’s

Weekend getaways

University of Kansas weekend getaways options are as follows:

• Dodge city
• Topeka
• University of Kansas national museum
• Robert J. Dole institute of politics
• KS:Watkins museum of history
• Lied center of Kansas
• Prairie park nature center

Job opportunities

One can look here for various job opportunities in the campus: https://employment.ku.edu/job-search/student

For part-time jobs: https://career.ku.edu/part-time-jobs

For work study programs, click here: https://career.ku.edu/kansas-work-study-program