The University of Kansas
Located on a scenic campus in the centre of the United States, the University of Kansas (KU) is a comprehensive research and teaching university with nearly 200 undergraduate majors. The university earns excellent ratings in the top college guides. For more than a decade, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has awarded KU four-star ratings in all categories – academics, quality of living, and social life. KU is famous for the natural beauty of its campus, the high quality of its academic programs, reasonable cost, and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Since its founding, the University of Kansas has embodied the aspirations and determination of the abolitionists who settled on the curve of the Kaw River in August 1854. Their first goal was to ensure that the new Kansas Territory entered the union as a free state. Another was to establish a university. Just 32 years later, the inventor of basketball, James Naismith, founded a beloved tradition here. The scientist who discovered vitamins A and D was a graduate. Helium was extracted from gas for the first time in a KU lab. The inventor of the time-release medication capsule taught here. Astronauts, artists, authors, business leaders, senators and governors, Pulitzer Prize winners, and a Nobel laureate launched their careers here.
Today, KU has become a major public research and teaching institution with more than 28,000 students and 2,600 faculty on five campuses (Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, and Salina). It attracts 2,000 international students representing over 110 countries. Outside the classroom, KU has more than 600 student clubs for you to choose from. Will you be joining them?
Country | United States of America |
Type of Program | Exchange |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Length of Program | 5 months |
Program Dates | Fall Semester: August - December |
Language of Instruction | English |
Travel Grant | $1250 |
WAM Requirement | 60 |
Course Information | Recommended for Arts, Business, Engineering, Journalism and Education. Most classes will be offered at the Lawrence campus; however, KU does have other campus locations. So be sure to select courses with "Lawrence" listed after them. |
Accommodation | Exchange students typically prefer to live on-campus. |
Program Cost | Tuition is paid to MQ directly. Housing fee and Student Service fee of approx USD $290 is required. |
Exchange Student Website |
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:
- Student Mobility Team General Eligibility Criteria
- Sufficient proof of funding for US Visa (varies by university, approximately $8,000-10,000 USD)
- Nomination from Macquarie University
- English language proficiency for non-native speakers
- Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online application form. You'll need to include:
- Your personal details
- One University preference
It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.
Important notes:
Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.
Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.
Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student, you pay no tuition fees to the host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, and incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.
*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.
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Summary
Study a Semester Exchange program in The University of Kansas for 6 months, The University of Kansas is located in United States of America
Area of study
Business; Education; Engineering and IT; Health and medical sciences; Media, creative arts, and communication; Society, history and languages
Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement; Full offers only
Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, The University of Kansas, Semester Exchange, United States of America, Business, Education, Engineering and IT, Health and Medical Sciences, Media, Creative arts, and communication, Society, history and languages
Benefits
Travel Grant
Value
AU $1250
Phone
No phone entered
Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au
Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply
Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate