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Kansas City University

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Kansas City University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kansas City University is a medical school in the United States with campuses in Kansas City, Missouri, and Joplin, Missouri. It suits students who want an osteopathic medicine-focused university and a biosciences option.

  2. What you can study

    Kansas City University consists of a College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences. Its main academic focus is medical and biosciences study; a fuller programme catalogue is still being compiled, so check the official website for the current list of degrees and specialisations.

  3. Getting in

    Admissions should be checked directly on the university website, especially entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and whether the programme you want accepts international applicants. Because the university does not publish a complete international admissions guide in the information available here, confirm the current process with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    Kansas City University does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on whether you study in Kansas City or Joplin, plus housing, transport, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in the United States and uses campuses in Kansas City, Missouri, and Joplin, Missouri. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your programme, visa steps, admission requirements, and whether your chosen course is available to international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Kansas City University stands out as a specialist medical school rather than a broad multi-faculty university. That makes it a more focused choice for students who already want osteopathic medicine or biosciences, not a wide general-education option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kansas City University

What type of university is Kansas City University?

It is a medical school with a College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences.

Where is Kansas City University located?

It has a main campus in Kansas City, Missouri, and an additional campus in Joplin, Missouri.

What country is Kansas City University in?

It is in the United States.

When was Kansas City University founded?

It was founded in 1916.

Overview

Kansas City University (KCU) is a private medical school with its main campus in the historic Pendleton Heights neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri and an additional campus in Joplin, Missouri. It was founded in 1916 as one of the original osteopathic medical schools in the United States. It consists of a College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences. KCU is one of the largest medical schools in the nation by enrollment.

Programs at Kansas City University

5 programs across 2 study levels.

Professional

Professional Medicine & Health Sciences

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Kansas City University

โฑ 3โ€“4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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