College of Engineering

About the school

Since 1928, Wichita State University (WSU) College of Engineering has consistently provided academic excellence and intellectual prowess to its engineering and computing students. WSU’s engineering graduate programmes have been recognised among the best in the country in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Engineering Graduate Program”, 2023-24 rankings.

WSU’s nationally recognised engineering programmes equip students with dynamic educational experiences. The College of Engineering has set forth some strategic goals:

1. Ensure all students in all programmes pick up applied learning or research experience 2. Expedite the discovery and transfer of new knowledge 3. Leverage existing and emerging trends that enhance educational opportunities 4. Accomplish its goals by assessing and rewarding faculty and staff through a new model 5. Empower students to model a campus culture that aligns with their changing needs or the continually evolving diversity of society

The vantage location of WSU in Wichita City brings unlimited job and professional growth opportunities to international students. Wichita is Kansas's commercial, financial, cultural, medical, and entertainment hub. The city is ideal for aspiring college students, given its low cost of living, growing economy, and exceptional quality of life.

Location of the school

Life at the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering helps international students get involved in multiple ways through its student organisations. These organisations provide great opportunities to develop valuable leadership, management, and organisational skills. Besides the professional development benefits, joining a student club is a fantastic way to meet new people and make friends. The campus hosts over 350 annual on-campus events high-spirited athletics, and encourages interaction with people from diverse cultures for international students to have a well-rounded campus experience.

Graduate students can reside in the three campus facilities, including residence halls, suites, and flats. These accommodations are complete communities with lounges, study rooms, laundry, game rooms, and plenty of relaxing places. Meanwhile, the WSU Off-Campus Housing Marketplace provides a centralised location to search for off-campus accommodations available around the campus and also helps students match with a roommate.

The campus offers a splendid variety of meal plans in its several different dining locations, including cafes, eateries, and coffee shops across the premises.

The on-campus recreational centre offers many competitive sports options, including intramural athletics, club sports, aquatics, and an Esports hub. At the same time, the YMCA Wellness Centre features basketball and volleyball courts, cardio and weight equipment, fitness classes, and drop-in daycare.

Students can access paid parking at the campus and avail of the free WSU Shuttle System services for easy commute.

Additional benefits of studying at the College of Engineering

WSU College of Engineering students have many privileges beyond the academic excellence the institution provides. The College offers facilities such as the John Bardo Center, featuring 25 hands-on learning labs, from astronautics and biomechanics to aerospace structures and vehicle design, and state-of-the-art equipment to develop new products and cast them in the market.

The College of Engineering at WSU is also well-equipped with research laboratories, allowing students to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their fields. Students participate in local and nationally sponsored projects in the faculty's direct research laboratories. The renowned National Insitute for Aviation Research and on-campus partnerships with Airbus, Dassault, NetApp, Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems ensure cutting-edge learning opportunities for students. GEEKS, a free tutoring and academic success centre at the College, also helps prepare students for academic excellence.

Admissions criteria

All international applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent from another country to meet the eligibility criteria for applying to graduate programmes at the College of Engineering. Further, applicants must complete the online application and prepare the supporting documents.

Supporting materials required from international candidates include:

• A personal statement/Statement of purpose

• Letter(s) of recommendation

• Undergraduate transcripts (translated into English)

• A graduate admissions test result (GMAT, GRE, LSAT)

• Proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS): All non-native English-speaking international candidates must submit scores for one of these accepted tests:

Minimum test scores required:

TOEFL (iBT): 79 TOEFL (PBT): 550 IELTS: 6.5 overall band score PTE Academic: 58 Duolingo English Test: 115

• Resume/CV

• Proof of financial support

Note: The admission deadlines and supporting material requirements vary by programme, and additional documents may be required.

Please visit the tuition and costs page for details on tuition and other fees.

Please consult the school’s necessary admissions and financial aid websites for detailed information and any updates to this information.

Job placements

The Career Centre at WSU’s College of Engineering enables students to develop their academic, personal, and professional skills by extending career development resources and support needed for achieving professional goals. On and off campus, the College's engineering and computing students have access to the state's most extensive engineering co-op and internship programme. WSU College of Engineering students can land high-paying jobs with industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, NASA, SpaceX, NASCAR, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Koch Industries, and the US Military.