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www.ku.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ AAU Member★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1865 and is the flagship institution of the University of Kansas system. KU is known for its strong emphasis on research and graduate education, with 13 colleges and schools offering over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is home to the KU Medical Center, which is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical centers in the region. KU is also renowned for its Jayhawks athletics program, which competes in the Big 12 Conference of the NCAA.
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Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026US News & World Report #31 · 2026QS #99 · 2026Forbes #165 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$14,500 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Lawrence, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
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Lawrence Memorial StadiumKU Medical CenterKU LibrariesIntramural SportsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 84.9%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
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- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 84.9%
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💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school