UMKC
SCHOLARSHIPS
Chancellor’s Non-Resident (CNR) Award
Dean’s International Scholar (DISA) Award
The CNR and DISA awards are renewable scholarships
that waive part of the non-resident fees ($8,000 to
$9,000* per year) for newly admitted, international
degree-seeking students. The scholarships can be
applied to bachelor’s and master’s programs.
New applicants who meet the following criteria are
automatically recommended to the academic unit for
consideration:
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n Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
n Minimum TOEFL score of 79 Internet or 550 paper, or
minimum IELTS score of 6.0
n Master’s in computer science or electrical engineering
applicants must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of
85 Internet or 563 paper, or minimum IELTS score of
6.0.
n F-1 or J-1 visa holder
n Must be nominated by the UMKC academic unit
Doctoral fee waiver
All doctoral students are automatically awarded a nonresident fee waiver, a total savings of $8,000 to $9,000*
per year.
Community College Leadership Award (CCLA)
PICTURE
YOURSELF
Whatever your background,
whatever your interests,
you will feel welcome
and safe on our campus.
AT UMKC
Undergraduate transfer students who have a 3.0 GPA
on a 4.0 scale and have demonstrated leadership at
a community college may be eligible for the CCLA.
Awardees receive a non-resident fee waiver and
an additional $1,500, for a total value of more than
$10,000* per year.
Intensive English scholarship
Non-government-sponsored students studying
at UMKC’s Applied Language Institute receive a
scholarship that waives part of the non-resident fees.
* Tuition is based on a nine-month academic year (two semesters)
and amounts are estimated, based on most recent tuition rates. Some
academic programs have additional fees. Tuition, fees and scholarships are
subject to change without notice.
International Student Affairs Office
5000 Holmes St.
Atterbury Student Success Center, G-04
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-235-1113 | Fax: 573-884-4894
[email protected] | umkc.edu/isao
facebook.com/UMKCInternationalStudentAffairsOffice
Statement of human rights It is the policy of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, within
support from the Board of Curators, to provide an educational and working environment
that provides equal opportunities to members of the university community. The University
of Missouri-Kansas City is committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and
values the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fostering tolerance, sensitivity,
understanding and mutual respect. In accordance with federal and state law and university
policy, the University of Missouri-Kansas City prohibits unlawful discrimination based on
race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation,
citizenship or veteran status. The Division of Diversity and Inclusion, 359 Administrative
Center, 5115 Oak St., is responsible for all relevant programs. Call 816-235-1323 for
information or go to umkc.edu/diversity. People with speech or hearing impairments may
contact the university by using Relay Missouri, 1-800-735-2966 (TTY).
Students’ right to know In accordance with Public Law 101-542, UMKC reports 73 percent
of its first-time full-time degree-seeking freshmen return the second year. The UMKC
Police Department publishes an annual campus report on personal safety and crime
statistics. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported
crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by
UMKC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the
campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such
as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes,
sexual assault and other matters. The report is available at the UMKC Police Department,
5005 Oak St., or at umkc.edu/police.
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ABOUT UMKC
The university has 13 academic units:
n UMKC is a public university located in a safe, residential
area of Kansas City, Missouri.
n UMKC is fully accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
ENROLLMENT
10,247
15,746
Student
population
undergraduate
students
5,499
graduate and
professional students
More than 1,200 international students
and scholars from 73 countries
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
27
Average class size
95% of all educators at UMKC hold doctorates
or the highest possible degrees in their fields
More than 250 student organizations, including honorary
and professional interest groups, nationality groups,
service clubs, religious groups and sports teams
16 NCAA Division I sports teams
4 residence halls and university-owned
apartment buildings, plus off-campus housing
>> College of Arts and Sciences
>> Conservatory of Music and Dance
>> Henry W. Bloch School
of Management
>> School of Biological Sciences
>> School of Computing and
Engineering
>> School of Dentistry
>> School of Education
>> School of Graduate Studies
>> School of Law
>> School of Medicine
>> School of Nursing and Health Studies
>> School of Pharmacy
>> University College
CAREER
CENTRAL
Kansas City is home to about 2 million
people and nearly 58,000 companies,
from small startups to Fortune 500
firms. They offer many opportunities
for practical training during your
studies and after graduation.
MAJOR KANSAS CITY EMPLOYERS
>> B
lack & Veatch — global
engineering, consulting and
construction company
>> Cerner Corp. — supplier of healthcare information technology
>> Garmin International Inc. —
manufacturer of navigation devices
>> Hallmark Cards Inc. — greetingcard manufacturer
>> H&R Block — income-tax
preparation firm
>> Sprint Corp. — digital wireless
network provider
ACADEMIc DEGREES
With more than 125 academic areas to choose from, you’re sure to find one that is right for you at UMKC.
UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
DEGREE
AnesthesiaM.S.
Architectural Studies
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Art History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. discipline
Art - Studio Art
B.A., M.A.
Bioethics
Graduate Certificate
Biology
B.A., B.S., M.A.
Biology - Cell Biology & Biophysics
Ph.D. discipline
Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology
M.S.
Biology - Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Ph.D. discipline
Black Studies
Graduate Certificate
Chemistry
B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. discipline
College Teaching & Career Preparation
Graduate Certificate
Communication Studies
B.A.
Computer Science
B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. discipline
Computing - Information Technology
B.I.T.
Computing - Telecommunications & Computer
Networking Ph.D. discipline
Creative Writing & Media Arts M.F.A.
Criminal Justice & Criminology
B.A., M.S.
Dance B.F.A.
Dental Hygiene B.S.D.H.
Dentistry - Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
Dentistry – Endodontics
Graduate Certificate
Dentistry - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Graduate Certificate
Dentistry - Orthodontics/Dentofacial Orthopedics
Graduate Certificate
Dentistry – Periodontics
Graduate Certificate
Economics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. discipline
Education
B.A., Ed.D.
Education - Community College Leadership
Graduate Certificate
Education - Counseling & Guidance M.A., Ed.Sp.
Education - Counseling Psychology Ph.D.
Education - Curriculum & Instruction M.A., Ed.Sp.
Education – Educational Administration
M.A., Ed.Sp.
Education - Educational Foundations
Graduate Certificate
Education - Educational Leadership, Policy and
Foundations Ph.D. discipline
Education - Elementary Education B.A.
Education - Language and Literacy M.A., Ed.Sp.
Education - Middle School Education B.A.
Education - Reading Intervention
Graduate Certificate
Education - Secondary B.A.
Education - Special Education M.A.
Engineering Ph.D. discipline
Engineering - Civil Engineering B.S., M.S.
Engineering - Electrical & Computer Engineering
B.S., Ph.D. discipline
Engineering - Electrical Engineering M.S.
Engineering - Engineering & Construction Project
Management
Graduate Certificate
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering B.S., M.S.
English B.A., M.A., Ph.D. discipline
English – Teaching of Writing Graduate Certificate
Environmental Sciences B.S.
Environmental Studies B.A.
Geography B.A., B.S.
Geology B.A., B.S.
Geosciences Ph.D. discipline
Geosciences - Environmental & Urban Geosciences
M.S.
Geosciences - Geographic Information System
Graduate Certificate
Geosciences - Waste Management
Graduate Certificate
Gerontology Graduate Certificate
Health Professions Education M
.H.P.E., Graduate
Certificate
Health Sciences B.S.
History B.A., M.A., Ph.D. discipline
History - Holocaust Studies Graduate Certificate
Interdisciplinary Leadership and Disability Studies
Graduate Certificate
Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
Jazz Studies B.M.
Languages and Literatures B.A.
Law J.D., LL.M.
Liberal Arts B.L.A.
Liberal Studies M.A.
Management – Accounting B.S., M.S
Management - Business Administration
B.B.A., MBA
Management - Entrepreneurial Real Estate
M.E.R.E.
Management - Entrepreneurship & Innovation P
h.D., Ph.D. discipline
Management – Finance M.S.
Management - Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation M.S.
Management - Nonprofit Management and
Innovation Graduate Certificate
Management - Public Administration M.P.A.
Mathematics M.S., Ph.D. discipline
Mathematics – Statistics M.S.
Mathematics & Statistics B.A., B.S.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Graduate Certificate
Music B.A., M.A.
Music - Artist Graduate Certificate
Music – Conducting M.M., D.M.A.
Music – Graduate Certificate
Music Composition B.M., M.M., D.M.A.
Music Education
B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D. discipline
Music Theory
B.M., M.M.
MusicologyM.M.
Music Performance
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Graduate Certificate
Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Ph.D.
Nursing - Nurse Educator Post-Master’s
Graduate Certificate
Pharmaceutical Science Ph.D. discipline
Pharmacology Ph.D. discipline
PharmacyPharm.D.
PhilosophyB.A.
Physician Assistant M.M.S.
Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. discipline
Political Science
B.A., M.A.
Psychology B.A., Ph.D.
Romance Languages and Literature M.A.
Social Work M.S.W.
Sociology B.A., M.A.
Theatre
B.A., M.A.
Theatre - Acting & Directing
M.F.A.
Theatre - Design & Technology M.F.A.
Urban Planning & Design B.A.
Urban Policy and Administration
Graduate Certificate
Urban Studies B.A.
# The Architectural Studies sequence is a cooperative program with
Kansas State University. Students enroll at UMKC in preparation
for admission to KSU, where they may be awarded degrees in
architecture, landscape architecture and interior architecture.
READY TO APPLY?
UMKC welcomes international students. All classes
are taught in English, and English proficiency is
required.
Many UMKC undergraduate programs offer
conditional admission to students wishing to
study English as a Second Language (ESL) before
beginning their academic classes. Students receiving
conditional admission are admitted into both the
ESL program and an undergraduate program. After
successfully completing the ESL program, students
may begin their academic coursework. Conditional
admission to graduate programs is offered on a caseby-case basis.
Look online for additional requirements and
instructions.
umkc.edu/isao
THE WORLD
MEETS HERE
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in the
heart of Kansas City, an urban area of about 2 million
people. The city is known for its lively culture, beautiful
parks and boulevards, and friendly people.
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York
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CENTRAL
LOCATION
Kansas City, in the state of Missouri,
is a three-hour flight from both Los
Angeles and New York. Kansas City
International Airport is 41 kilometers
from the UMKC campus.
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