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Expand your horizons by joining a diverse campus community in the heart of a growing city. Show you're ready to become a Roo and apply today!

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Ignite new interests, strengthen your talents and start your path to a rewarding career at Kansas City's only public urban research university.

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How to Apply

Learn more about our degree programs by using the Program Finder
- Doctoral applicants should contact their desired program and the School of Graduate Studies
Take an English proficiency exam, if required
Prepare your application documents
Apply for admission (and submit your documents).
- If you are applying to a master's degree in any of our engineering, computer science, or data science programs, please use the following links:
  - Spring 2026 EngineeringCAS application
  - Fall 2026 EngineeringCAS application

5. Pay the non-refundable $75 USD application fee

6. Check your application status

7. Have your complete official academic records and any required official test scores sent to UMKC

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