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Key facts
- TypePrivate
- International students1000
- Total programs9
Study abroad at Ottawa University
Ottawa University is a private baptist university located in the state of Kansas, USA. With over 155 years of history, its dedicated staff support students and deliver a world-class education from the moment they arrive to the moment they graduate.
The university offers many undergraduate and postgraduate programs in different fields. These include arts, education, business, and sciences. Students can gain industry experience during their studies to prepare them for employment.
Students benefit from the university’s many academic facilities, including a library, science hall, student center, chapel, and numerous athletics facilities.

Why study at Ottawa University
Scholarship opportunities
All students who enroll at the university are automatically considered for scholarships
Career experience
Students can participate in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) which allows them to gain real-world career experience and earn an income while they study
Hybrid learning
Students enrolled at Ottawa University will participate in hybrid learning with on-campus sessions taking place for just one weekend per semester. This format helps students balance education and employment while allowing them to live anywhere in the USA
Location
Ottawa University
1001 S Cedar St, Ottawa, KS, 66067
Ottawa is located in the state of Kansas, USA. As a small city, it is a great location for international students to become part of a close community and find their home away from home while studying abroad.

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Fees and funding
Fee information
- Postgraduate tuition
From US$32,380 per year
Funding
PEO International Scholarship The International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. P.E.O. is celebrating 75 years of IPS in 2024!
- Amount
US$12,500
- Requirements
is a woman outside the United States and Canada who is seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada; will return to her home country to utilize her education to make a positive impact and foster global peace; has a full year of coursework remaining and is enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year; is an international student attending Cottey College.

Visa requirements for Ottawa University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.
Life at Ottawa University
The university has a number of services, facilities and departments in place to make international students feel welcome on campus. Its dedicated ministries department allows students to practice faith in a supportive environment. The Office of Multicultural Affairs supports students from underrepresented communities in their personal and academic development.
Students can pursue academic and extracurricular interests in the university’s many student organizations. As part of the Ottawa Braves, students can participate in intercollegiate athletics teams in sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
Academic, wellness, and financial services are available with dedicated officers to support students whenever they need it.
Students can also benefit from university housing in either apartments or residence halls situated on and near the campus. The university has partnerships with local hotels to provide accommodation for students who live elsewhere but travel to attend the in-person lessons.
