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USA, Kansas
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1865
Total Students: 27,690 +
Int. Students: 1,578 +
Main Campus Address
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, United States
We study the past to gain insight for living in our present. At the collegiate level, studying history comprises much more than memorizing names or dates. Historians examine change over time and are most interested in questions that ask 'why' or 'how.' These questions demand complex answers about who we are and how we have come to be where we are.
A major in History teaches skills in research, evaluation, analysis, and communication that allow us to better understand what it means to be human in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. As a department we are:
Welcoming: In our teaching and research, faculty are committed to recovering and centering voices of people whose historical experiences have been marginalized through systemic racism, gender and sex prejudice, and class bias. We welcome all students in our classrooms.
Relevant: The study of history at the collegiate level prepares students for global citizenship and teaches them to construct evidence-based arguments, even in the face of uncertainty, bias, and incomplete information. Our courses develop skills in critical thinking, analysis of qualitative and quantitative sources, research methods and practices, and effective communication –all of which transfer to any number of future careers and occupations.
Personal: Courses in the department are usually small, and the larger courses always include trained Graduate Teaching Assistants to give individual attention and feedback. All our required seminars are capped at fifteen students, and each affords the opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member.
Prominent: Faculty in the department are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their field, and they bring this advanced knowledge into the classroom
Flexible: Students must take only two required courses - a seminar on historical methods (HIST 301) and a senior research seminar (HIST 696) or honors thesis (HIST 690 & HIST 691). Because few courses have sequential prerequisites, History is easy to take as a minor or as a second major.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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may 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Academic Scholarship
We’re proud to offer freshman and transfer students a wide range of renewable institutional scholarships based on GPA alone. International students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career.
2025 Admission | First-year Freshman Scholarships
Scholarship | Requirements | Award amount |
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KU Excellence | 3.95-4.00 GPA | $64,000 ($16,000/year) |
KU Distinction | 3.85-3.94 GPA | $56,000 ($14,000/year) |
KU Achievement | 3.70-3.84 GPA | $48,000 ($12,000/year) |
KU Performance | 3.50-3.69 GPA | $40,000 ($10,000/year) |
KU Access | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $32,000 ($8,000/year) |
These scholarships will be offered to eligible first year freshmen students that are admitted to KU for spring and fall 2025 but may be subject to change for future semesters.
The deadline for freshmen to apply to KU to receive fall 2025 scholarships is May 1st.
Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship Renewal
*Students enrolling in an exclusively online bachelor’s degree program are not eligible for these scholarships.
Transfer scholarships
Students must submit a complete application for admission to KU with all required materials by the scholarship deadline (August 1 for fall) to be eligible for scholarships.
*Students enrolling in an exclusively online bachelor’s degree program are not eligible for these scholarships.
KU International Transfer Scholarship
Fall 2025: International Transfer students are eligible for the out-of-state transfer scholarships. See our Transfer Scholarships page for more information about opportunities and eligibility.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
To renew the scholarship, students must enroll full-time for six continuous semesters and earn a cumulative 3.0 KU GPA. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first).
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
For Spring 2025 only
This award of approximately $12,722/year is automatically given to PTK members without a bachelor’s degree who attend KU as a degree-seeking student for the first time and complete the application steps below. To receive the scholarship, you must:
To apply, you must submit a complete admission application by Dec. 1 for the spring semester. You must also provide an official transcript by Jan. 6. Additionally, a student’s advisor must submit a PTK Membership Verification Form by Jan. 6.
To renew the scholarship, you must enroll full-time for six continuous semesters and earn a cumulative 3.0 KU GPA. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first).
Note: International Admissions does not award or manage this scholarship.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 35,799
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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