Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas (KU) is located in Lawrence, Kansas - a peaceful and welcoming college town. The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 62 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.

We push the boundaries of knowledge, transform the academic experience, and create solutions through innovative research. The Jayhawk community extends around the globe, united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to creating a better world. We embrace our role as the state’s flagship university and a premier research institution, serving the state, nation, and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit. And we remain true to our historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research, and the healing power of service.

Why the University of Kansas

• Enhanced teaching environment: At the University of Kansas (KU), undergraduates can choose from 200 programs in 13 schools. The richness of the KU offer ensures all students have opportunities to explore new fields.

• Hands-on experience: When it comes to preparing for their future, KU’s Career Advancement Program provides the support they’ll need. Designed to help students through educational resources and experiential activities, and from applying for graduate school to preparing for interviews, career counsellors are there to guide them. The KU continuously attracts international students for many reasons.

• Here are some of those many reasons:
  • Lawrence is the No. 5 Best Small Places for Business & Careers, with prime business climate and affordable living and it is the No. 15 Best College Towns in America.
  • The KU is the No. 61 Top Public Schools.
  • The KU's School of Architecture and Design is one of 10 in the U.S. and one of 17 in the world for top programs.
  • The KU offers Top 100 Best Undergraduate Business Programs.
  • The KU luminaries include 7 Pulitzer Prize - Winning journalists, 4 NASA astronauts, 1 Nobel Prize laureate in Economics, and 1 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.